The 14th European Electric Steelmaking conference (EEC 2026) will cover a wide range of topics related to the production of steel using electric arc furnaces (EAFs) and other electric-based processes.
Steel manufacturers and producers, Equipment suppliers and technology providers, Researchers and academics, Policy makers and regulators, Environmental consultants, Industry analysts and investors will be able to meet and share knowledge and best practices, identify new research areas and collaboration opportunities, develop strategies to address industry challenges and promote sustainable and efficient electric steelmaking practices.
The first EMECR was held in 2011 in Germany, followed by UK in 2014, Japan in 2017 and Brazil in 2022. Thanks to these successful events, the International Conference on Energy and Material Efficiency and CO2 Reduction in the Steel Industry – EMECR has become a recognized forum for high level discussions on environmental related topics such as CO2 reduction, materials efficiency and product life cycles in the steel industry worldwide.
EEC 2026 & EMECR 2026 will provide opportunities for networking with industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers, discussing collaborative projects and partnerships.
EEC 2026 & EMECR 2026 comprehensive scope ensures that the conference addresses the current challenges and future opportunities in the steelmaking industry, fostering innovation and sustainability.
Proceedings of the iSteel-Expert Final Workshop
Speakers:
Dr. Giovanni Bavestrelli
Paper: “Improving Safety in Steelmaking Operations through Advanced Computer Vision and Machine Learning within the iSteel-Expert project.”
Authors:
G. Bavestrelli
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Prof. Valentina Colla
Paper: “Development of an Intelligent Monitoring System for Anomaly Detection in Electric Arc Furnace Steelmaking.”
Authors:
M. Vannucci, S. Pede, M.W. Akram, A. Siddique, R. Girelli, G. Bavestrelli, V. Colla
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Dr. Kirill Sinelshchikov
Paper: “Simulation Based Training for Industrial Operations: Interactive Learning for Complex Tasks.“
Authors:
M. Massei, K. Sinelshchikov
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Prof. Emilio Jiménez
Paper: “A Cognitive and AI-Based Training Framework for Electric Arc Furnace Workforce Development“
Authors:
E. Jiménez, M.M. Pérez de la Parte
Project co-funded by the Research Fund for Coal and Steel