19th Global Slag Conference: Aachen, Germany, 28 - 29 April 2027
'Maximising profits from slag'
The 19th Global Slag Conference will allow all attendees to maximise their profits from slag - both ferrous and non-ferrous, will keep them up-to-date with the industry state-of-the-art and will provide extensive networking and business opportunities for both producers and users of slag and slag-based products. If your business is slag, make it your business to attend the 19th Global Slag Conference!
Conference themes
- Slag and slag cement market trends
- Non-ferrous slags
- Slag product trends
- Beneficiation of slag and slag products
- Slag cement production and use
- Case studies
- New applications for slag and slag products
Who should attend?
- Slag producers
- Slag-product users
- Cement producers and users
- Equipment vendors
- Traders and shippers
- Academics and researchers
Conference costs
Registration fees 2027
The registration fee includes attendance at the conference and exhibition, conference proceedings book including delegate names/company/country and all available presenter slides in pdf format, participation in networking/speed-dating sessions, delegate name badge, special distribution magazine, coffee breaks and snacks, lunches, welcome reception and farewell reception, and attendance at the Global Slag Awards Dinner.
Registration opens in November 2026. The conference super-early-bird registration fee is €795 until 30 November 2026 and the early-bird rate is €925 from 1 December 2026. The conference standard-rate registration fee is €1025 from 1 February 2027. The conference final rate registration fee is €1125 from 1 March 2027. Employees of members of the conference association partners (Euroslag, National Slag Association, Slag Cement Association, Australasian (iron and steel) Slag Association, Nippon Slag Association and the Brazil Steel Institute) benefit from a €100 discount on these rates. Speakers register for €620, while confirmed slag-producer/slag-user speakers register free.
The Global Slag Awards Dinner will take place at an outstanding venue, after the first day of the conference. Return to the hotel by 23:00, latest. The Global Slag Awards Dinner - a highlight of the global slag year, and an important networking opportunity - is included in the delegate registration fee. There is no refund for non-participation.
Note: The organisers reserve the right to alter future registration fees on an ongoing-basis, if required by currency movements or other unavoidable circumstances. Pre-existing bookings will not be affected.
18th Global Slag Conference 2026 - Istanbul
Istanbul, Türkiye, 15 - 16 April 2026
Crowne Plaza Florya Hotel, Bakirkoy, Istanbul
The 18th Global Slag Conference has successfully taken place in Istanbul, with around 130 delegates from 33 counties, 18 presentations and 12 hours of networking. The 19th Global Slag Conference will take place in Aachen in April 2027.
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What did the delegates say about the Global Slag Conference in Istanbul in 2026?
Good conference
This was my first Global Slag Conference and I can tell that it was a true pleasure. The whole experience was great. Very well organized, high level networking and lots of valuable information.
It was a wonderful conference! Congratulations!
Very well organised and well attended. Thanks for making us feel so welcome!
Excellent conference!
This conference has everything!
I really appreciate the excellent organization.
Thank you and see you again next year
Keep up the good work!
Great conference with high value and market insights
Thanks for the very well overall organisation
The best
it was a very good and easy arhmosphere were the ice melted quickly. it was very interesting and comfortable! thanks a lot :)
Thank you for this wonderful event filled with fruitful conversations
Thank you! It is generally very fruitful.
I enjoyed bein in this conference! Thank you for the excellent organization
Great, as ever!
See you again
Thank you for the care you put in organizing every aspect of the conference
The conference was well organized, the venue was very nice. The presentations sometimes were too technical, but overall very informative! Thank you!
Again a pleasant good experience. Thank you!
Thanks for your effort and wishing to see you in Egypt.
Thanks to everyone for their hard work to keep us entertained, I’m so glad it wasn’t death by PowerPoint
Thanks to the conference organizers. Job well done from the first conference email all the way through the presentations and the farewell reception. See you next year in Aachen!
17th Global Slag Conference 2025
25 - 26 June 2025, Vienna, Austria
The 17th Global Slag Conference successfully took place in Vienna in June 2025, with 140 delegates from around the world, and including a field trip to voestalpine Stahl Donawitz GmbH
View the video of Global Slag 2025 - and a preview of the location in 2026!
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Delegate comments on 17th Global Slag Conference 2025
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Overall amazing conference, maybe the best I have ever visited
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The Global Slag Conference is a shining example of collaboration and innovation, bringing together experts dedicated to sustainability and progress in the industry. It’s a hub of knowledge, connection, and real impact.
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Thanks! We will attend again.
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Well organised with good networking opportunities between researchers and industrial giants. A well structured conference with technical information.
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Thank you for the organisation. It was a pleasure to be in Vienna and to be able to meet the Global slag industry
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Well organised, professionally done and enjoyable to attend.
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Inspiring!
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As usual excellent experience to be in the conference
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Great event, will be back
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Thank you Team for all your efforts to make the conference such a smooth and enriching experience.
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Well Done!
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Great conference!
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Amazing organisation, thanks for everything
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Great run. I will miss you guys
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Great experience, attending the conference.
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Great job team. Thank you!!
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This was an amazing conference. Well done
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Well done! Many thanks!
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Good organisation and looking forward for meeting everyone again in Istanbul.
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Continue on the same way
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Great job! Thank you very much for the event and the excellent moderation
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Thanks for an excellent organisation and the relaxed atmosphere
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Very well structured and respectful of the time.
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Well organised event with nice people.
Below: 'Ladies of Global Slag 2025'
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