Please note: This year's 7th Alternative Fuels Symposium has been called off due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 

We have first launched the Symposium, as we saw an urgent need for change in the industry. The cement and related industries are responsible for almost a tenth of global CO₂ emissions. Thus, they have the possibility to substantially improve their sustainability. One way this can be achieved is by increasing alternative fuels use in order to avoid fossil CO₂ emissions.

In line with MVW Lechtenberg's principles, we wanted to create a forum for everyone in the industry who wants to contribute to the greater cause. Today, we are proud to see the Alternative Fuels Symposium become a leading event for information exchange and networking in the field of alternative fuels. With more than 100 international professionals and experts participating annually, we hope to see the Symposium grow each year, and thereby provide a fruitful platform for a sustainable future.

The number of delegates, as well as the number of exhibition possibilities, are and always will be limited, to ensure a high-quality information exchange. 

The topics covered include among others:

• Case studies and first-hand experiences of cement producers on developing and operating successful waste to fuel projects
• Innovation and new technologies
• Country reports
• Drying and processing of refuse-derived fuels
• Hazardous waste processing into defined refuse-derived fuels
• Field trip

To get an impression about our previous symposia, please have a look at our short recaps: