The 7^th K1-MET Research Conference was held on 8 April 2026, in a hybrid format (in person / MS Teams webinar) in Linz, Austria, from 10.00 – 16.30.

In contrast to previous installations of the K1-MET Simulation Conference, we opened up the scope of the conference to present current and relevant research done by K1-MET and partners beyond the focus on simulation and modelling.

This year the overarching topic of the conference was “Scrap”: an important rare secondary resource on the transition path to green steel, which is increasingly in demand. The conference covered topics from different projects on scrap, ranging from the characterization, preparation and processing of scrap to the implementation into industrial settings and the impact on modern steelmaking. 

There were 9 speakers from academic and industrial partners, covering topics from national and international research projects COMET P1.1, DiGreeS, InSpecScrap, KIRAMET, PURESCRAP, and ReSourCE. 

The programme of the 7^th K1-MET Research Conference can be downloaded using the button below:

PROGRAMME

We would like to thank all participants for contributing to a successful day filled with insightful presentations and lively discussions.