China Coal Combustion Product Conference: Technological Innovation to Promote Green Development

- Shuozhou City, Shanxi Province, China

The Asian Coal Ash Association would like to thank all who participated in CICCPC 2017, the most recent international exchange in Shuozhou. This year’s topics focused on fly ash and desulfurized gypsum, with the theme "Technological Innovation to Promote Green Development". During the two day event participants engaged in technical exchanges on comprehensive utilization of fly ash and gypsum and discuss the latest scientific research.

One goal of the conference was to further strengthen international and domestic cooperation to promote technological progress and industrial development. Experts from the U.S.A, Germany, Australia, Canada, Ukraine and Japan were among the 700 participants at this year’s event.

The conference was jointly organized by AsianCAA, the National Institute of Building Materials Industry Information, Shuozhou Municipal People's Government, and the Shanxi Economic and Information Commission.  Mr. David Harris, the chairman of the Asian Coal Ash Association gave keynote and regular session speeches during the proceedings. Mr. Harris outlined coal ash and other solid waste utilization technologies, international trade status’ and industry development prospects.

In conjunction with the regular plenary session, was a product/technology exhibition and academic poster display. A variety of specialized meetings also took place at CICCPC. The meeting of the National Coal-based Solid Waste Resource Industry Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance took place for the first time during proceedings. There was a Fly Ash Intelligent Sales Control System meeting as well as a special Green Building Materials and Construction Technology exchange. The Ceramic Association business forum convened during the 23rd of September and  Shuozhou City Investment Promotion and Tourism Promotion gave a special inside look into regional operations. Guests were also able to enjoy an afternoon of horse racing at Youyo County and many other networking opportunities.