Need a crash course in coal ash? Want a refresher on the current state of research and technology in the field? Or perhaps you simply would like an opportunity to engage with fellow industry and university professionals on the latest and greatest developments in the field.
Whether you are a newcomer to the field or an industry veteran, the 2022 WOCA Short Course has something for you. And this year’s speaking agenda is chock full of great content featuring global experts from both academia and industry. The speaking agenda is below and additional information and registration information can be found on the WOCA website. See you at the WOCA Short Course!
The WOCA 2022 Short Course will be held on May 16, 2022. Registration for 2022 Short Course is now open on the WOCA website. Register here and remember that you must register for the Short Course and the full conference if you wish to attend both activities.
Draft Agenda and Schedule
| Time | Topic | Speakers |
| 7:00 am – 8:00 am | Registration/Breakfast/Coffee | Registration/Breakfast/Coffee |
| 8:00 am – 8:45 am | History of Pozzolans – Why are pozzolans important? | Michael Thomas, University of New Brunswick |
| 8:45 am – 9:30 am | Fly Ash in the Coming Built Environment – Discussion of the supply and future of fly ash | Tom Adams, ACAA |
| 9:30 am – 10:00 am | Coffee Break | Coffee Break |
| 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Harvesting, Beneficiation, and Utilization of Fly Ash | Jimmy Knowles, SEFA Group; Dale Diulus, Salt River Materials; Rafic Minkara, Eco Material Technologies (3 speakers) |
| 11:00 am – 11:30 am | Offsetting CO2 through Fly Ash Utilization | Eric Koehler, Titan America |
| 11:30 am – 12:00 pm | International Perspective and Import Update | Ivan Skidmore, Power Minerals |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Coffee Break | Coffee Break |
| 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm | ASTM Update | Ivan Diaz, Eco Material Technologies |
| 1:45 pm – 3:00 pm | Pond Closure Panel Discussion/Update | Mark Rokoff, Burns & McDonnell ; Greg Landry, Keller ; Max Swoboda, Evoqua ; Adam Chwalibog, Northstar ; Ben Gallagher, EPRI |
| 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm | Coffee Break | Coffee Break |
| 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Recent Regulatory Developments Panel Discussion/Update | John Ward, Wardo |
