As organizers of the Maurits van Camp Symposium 2026, we would like to invite you on behalf of our chairing committee, Prof. Dr. Evgueni Jak, Prof. Dr. Peter Hayes, Prof. Dr. Bart Blanpain, Dr. Karel Verscheure and Dr. mont. Christoph Zschiesche to get involved with your scientific-technical expertise. 

You have the opportunity to apply for 

       1) an oral presentation in front of the auditorium,
       2) for a poster + short pitch of 3 minutes,
       3) a poster.

For the application we only need your CV and an abstract (max. 300 words) for the evaluation by the committee. 

Please complete the survey at the following link to indicate which of the three options mentioned you are interested in:
https://daten.gdmb.de/apps/forms/s/LsDcsyFoM4yMMfM7bkGMJpBs 

The deadline for the application is October 29th, 2026. Please upload your CV and your abstract via the following link:
https://daten.gdmb.de/s/QJq3DG22oCBSACi

Symposium Title: Our Common Future in Metallurgy - from Challenges to Opportunities. A Symposium to honour Maurits van Camp.
In the field of Extractive Metallurgy and Recycling - fundamental and applied research, science, technology, implementation, education, minimalist approach.

Themes: 1. Next-generation metallurgical processes. 2. Sustainability/ Circularity/ Decarbonization/ Environment, 3. Digitalization, 4. Recycling of batteries and critical metals,
5. Upscaling from lab to industrial scale, 6. Safety in metallurgy, 7. Furnace integrity (slag/refractory, freeze-lining), 8. Industry/University collaboration.

When: 19-21 April, 2026

Where: Antwerp, Belgium

Biography Maurits Van Camp (1956-2023)
Maurits Van Camp, a pioneering figure in metallurgical recycling, has passed away, leaving a lasting legacy. As the former Director of Research & Innovation at Umicore Precious Metals Recycling in Hoboken, Belgium, he played a pivotal role in advancing European recycling practices.
Umicore, under Maurits's research leadership, became a global leader in sustainable materials science, chemistry, and metallurgy, with a strong focus on recycling and the circular economy.
His contributions were recognized with the Fray International Sustainability Award at SIPS 2011 and James Douglas medal from AIME in 2021.
Beyond technological advancements, Maurits was a visionary who fostered strong collaborations between academia and industry in a field of digitalisation of metallurgy. Since 1995,
he has worked closely with academics to build industrially-backed research in pyrometallurgical recycling with a goal to produce predictive computational tools based on advanced thermodynamics.
This collaborative approach has been instrumental in supporting the development and optimisation of new complex process technologies.
Maurits's pioneering work has set a new standard for the industry, inspiring other companies to adopt more efficient and environmentally friendly recycling practices.
His legacy will continue to shape the future of metallurgical recycling in Europe and beyond.

The website shows you who we have already been able to secure as plenary/keynote speakers.
https://gdmb.de/maurits-van-camp-symposium-eng/

We look forward to receiving your submission!