The HELIOS Doctoral Network is proud to announce the upcoming Hydrogen in Steelmaking Conference: Science, Engineering, and Sustainability. Scheduled for 25–26 May 2027, this premier international event will be hosted at the historic Thermotechnical Institute of KU Leuven in Heverlee, Belgium.
As the global steel industry undergoes a massive transition toward climate neutrality, this conference serves as a vital forum for discussing the latest breakthroughs in hydrogen-based steel metallurgy. Attendees will hear exclusive project highlights from the ten doctoral researchers within the HELIOS network, alongside keynote lectures from world-leading green steel experts.
Key Event Details
- Dates: 25–26 May 2027
- Venue: KU Leuven, Thermotechnical Institute, Heverlee, Belgium
- Organizer: HELIOS Consortium
- Registration Fee: €200 for non-HELIOS members
Shape the Future: Abstract Submissions Now Open!
The conference committee welcomes oral and poster contributions from both academia and industry. If you are conducting research or driving industrial deployment in hydrogen metallurgy, we invite you to submit an abstract.
Core Conference Topics Include:
- Process Fundamentals: Direct reduction with hydrogen (H-DRI), hydrogen plasma-based reduction, process thermodynamics, and kinetics.
- Process Integration & Industrial Implementation: Reactor design, scale-up challenges, plant retrofitting, EAF integration, and pilot/demonstration projects.
- Advanced Sensing, Monitoring & Digitalization: High-temperature sensors, gas composition monitoring, digital twins, and AI-driven process control.
- Circularity & Sustainability: Metal recovery from dust and slag, zero-waste concepts, and hydrogen-rich off-gas utilization.
- Life Cycle Assessment & Sustainability Metrics: LCA of hydrogen pathways, green steel certification, and socio-economic indicators.
Important Deadlines
To ensure your research is considered for an oral or poster presentation, please keep the following timeline in mind:
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 1 December 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: 15 January 2027
How to Submit
Before submitting, please visit the official page to download the mandatory document template. Ensure your submission highlights a single presenting author and lists the specific topic area your research aligns with.
