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ABM Week 2024 Highlights Sustainability Focused on Decarbonization, Biofuels, and Circular Economy. Includes Leaders Forum, Technical Sessions, and Business Roundtable.
The 8th ABM Week, scheduled for 2024, brings to the forefront the relevance of sustainability in the industrial sector. This event highlights essential themes such as decarbonization, biofuels, and circular economy, reflecting a strong stance on environmental preservation. Technical sessions, the Leaders Forum, and the Business Roundtable are some of the planned activities that will comprehensively address these issues, promoting rich discussions and knowledge exchange among participants.
In light of the challenges posed by climate change, ABM Week will also delve into the implications of decarbonization to achieve a more sustainable economy. Scholars and industry professionals will discuss innovative ways to implement biofuels and circular economy techniques as viable solutions to mitigate environmental impacts. Sustainability remains a central pillar of the event, driving not only technological innovation but also the socio-environmental responsibility of industries.
Sustainable practices are gaining traction worldwide. In this context, the 8th edition of ABM Week stands out for its in-depth approach to sustainability in the Industry.
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Brazil goes on alert with a severe shock of extremes on Tuesday, 28th, when polar air can cause frost and temperatures below 6 °C in the South while the Central-West faces heat above 33 °C, intense dryness, and humidity below 30% on the same day.
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BRICS’ power surges 62% in arms exports, reaching US$ 4.1 billion in military revenue in just one year, selling drones, missiles, and artillery systems to more than 80 countries and establishing itself as one of the world’s largest Defense suppliers.
ABM Week: Central Discussion on Sustainability in Industry
ABM Week, one of the leading technical-scientific and business meetings in Latin America, is organized annually by the Brazilian Association of Metallurgy, Materials, and Mining – ABM. In 2024, the event will take place from September 3 to September 5, in the city of São Paulo – SP, at the Pro Magno Event Center.
During the three days of the event, there will be technical sessions from 14 different events that make up the week, in addition to other attractions such as leaders forum, plenaries, round tables, panels, and special sessions. Various current and relevant topics will be debated, with a special focus on environmental sustainability. Issues such as the decarbonization of steelmaking and mining, energy transition, and circular economy will be thoroughly discussed. The event will feature the presence of business leaders, specialists, academics, and renowned students.
Program Highlights: Sustainability and Technological Innovation
Aligned with the celebration of ABM’s 80th anniversary, the Leaders Forum will be held on September 3. This forum will feature leaders from the main steel and mining companies in Brazil. Confirmed speakers include Gustavo Werneck, CEO of Gerdau; Jorge Luiz Ribeiro de Oliveira, CEO of ArcelorMittal Flat Steel and Vice President of ArcelorMittal; Marcelo Chara, CEO of Usiminas; and Ricardo Lima, CEO of CBMM. These executives will share sustainable strategies that their companies are adopting to promote renewal and sustainability, ensuring their longevity.
On the first day of the event, a roundtable on circular economy is scheduled, along with discussions on career development in the mining-metallurgical sector during Enemet and a lecture referencing the association’s 80th anniversary on how to be young at 80.
Disruptive Technologies in Focus for Decarbonization
On September 4, the program will include the Plenary ‘Disruptive Technologies in Search of Decarbonization’. In this panel, prominent executives will discuss how innovative technologies can be applied at each stage of the production process for greater sustainability. Confirmed speakers include Rolando Paolone, CTO of Danieli; Norbert Petermaier, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Sales at Primetals; Itamar Resende, CEO of Boston Metal Brazil; and Paul Tockert, Executive Vice President of SMS/Paul Wurth Group.
The plenary, sponsored by Gerdau, will also highlight programs and projects from large companies aimed at carbon neutralization, aligned with important global agreements such as the Paris Agreement. On the same day, roundtables will discuss the use of artificial intelligence, circular economy, and promotion of research projects. A panel on the development of innovation in processes and products by the Brazilian aluminum industry will also be held, addressing aspects of economic viability and environmental sustainability.
Learn More About the HR Roundtable and the Business Roundtable
On September 5, the event will feature the Panel ‘Viability of Hydrogen for the Decarbonization of the Ironmaking Chain in Brazil’ and roundtables discussing the use of biofuels in the decarbonization of Brazilian steelmaking, integration of transport modes, and application of artificial intelligence in mining. Students will also be involved in these discussions.
On this day, the HR Roundtable associated with the National Meeting of Metallurgical, Materials, and Mining Engineering Students – Enemet will also take place. According to Valdomiro Roman, Operations Director of ABM, ‘This edition of ABM Week celebrates sustainability and industrial applications of artificial intelligence, thus contributing to the country’s development.’ During the event, ABM will promote the dissemination of knowledge about current and future advancements in these and other relevant topics for the sector, having a significant impact across the entire production chain and benefiting society as a whole.
ABM Week: The Largest Technical-Scientific Event in Latin America
In addition to the Leaders Forum, plenaries, panels, and roundtables, the program for ABM Week 2024 will also include technical sessions, awards, tributes, cocktails, and an exhibition area, where around 90 of the leading global companies in the mining-metallurgical sector and materials will showcase their products, services, and technologies. During the event, there will be opportunities for business contacts through the Business Roundtable.
ABM members interested in participating in the event will have access to special conditions regarding registration fees during the technical-scientific week. This event aims to contribute to the Association’s ongoing promotion of technological exchange, generation, and dissemination of knowledge between universities and the business ecosystem. To register, visit: https://www.abmbrasil.com.br/por/inscricoes/evento/abm-week-8-edicao.
8th Edition of ABM Week: Event Information
The 8th edition of ABM Week will be hosted by ArcelorMittal and is sponsored by several companies: DME Engineering, Gerdau, Vale, CBMM, Gecal, Primetals, Shinagawa, SMS group/Paul Wurth/Vetta, Ternium, Usiminas, White Martins, HWI – a member of Calderys, Carboox, Ibar, Vesuvius, Villares Metals, Aperam, Danieli, Kofre, PSI, Reframax, RHI Magnesita, Beda/Lechler, BRC, Bruker, Clariant, Cordstrap, D&M, DHM Group, DITH Refractories, GMI, Harsco, IMS, Kuttner, Lhoist, Magna, Nalco Water, Phoenix, Polytec, RIP, Russula, Sinomach, Tecnosulfur, Yellow Solutions, ABB, AçoKorte, Alkegen, Atomat, Bautek, Cisdi, Coalician Carbon, Dassault Systemes, Data Engenharia, Densit, Direxa Engineering, Eirich, ElectraClean, Enacom, ESW, Evonik, Fluke, Fosbel, GE Vernova, Hastec, Heraeus Electro-Nite, Ingersoll Rand, Intelbras, Irle Rolls, Köppern, Lumar Metals, Maud Group, Nouryon, Rimac, Serthi Hidráulica, Sinosteel, Smarttech, Solenis, Spectraflow, Spraying Systems, SunCoke Energy, Timken, TSR Mill Rolls, Vamtec Group, Veolia, Vika Controls, Vixteam, Weir, and ZwickRoell.
Information and Registrations
Service – 8th edition of ABM Week: Date: September 3, 4, and 5, 2024 Location: Pro Magno – Av. Profa. Ida Kolb, no. 513, Jardim das Laranjeiras, São Paulo – SP. More information at: https://www.abmbrasil.com.br/por/evento/abm-week-8-edicao. Registrations at: https://www.abmbrasil.com.br/por/evento/abm-week-8-edicao/inscricoes-4.
Source: © ABM Press
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