Technologies for the sustainable use of carbonaceous fuels provide the opportunities for meeting the demands of our energy future. The forthcoming event will address a wide range of issues during thermo-chemical conversion of carbon feedstock and will provide a high-level discussion forum for the exchange of information and expertise. Studies, new developments, current projects and operational experience regarding IGCC and XtL technologies shall be presented, focusing on 

• Fundamentals of coal conversion (e.g. characterization, reaction kinetics),
• Mineral matter characterization and behavior,
• Fuel preparation and upgrading (e.g. drying, feeding and deashing),
• Low temperature conversion processes (e.g. extraction, torrefaction and pyrolysis),
• Gasification technology: status/development/co-gasification,
• Synthesis gas treatment: status/development,
• New approaches for syngas treatment (e.g. membrane reactor technology),
• Carbon dioxide capture, storage and utilization,
• Progress in synthesis technologies and synthesis gas applications,
• Direct liquefaction of coal,
• Combined cycle and gas turbine developments for IGCC and polygeneration,
• Entire concept evaluations,
• Integration of coal and renewables for chemical storage,
• Numerical modeling of high temperature conversion processes,
• Coke production,
• Underground coal gasification.

We address strategic and political considerations on the highest levels to promote and advance clean coal technology. Keynote speakers will provide surveys on the latest trends for strategic orientation. The conference program will feature interesting opportunities for socialization and relevant technical tours.

We are looking forward to the submission of abstracts and your joining of the technical discussions. See you in Dresden Radebeul!