Inauguration of the VITO Flash Calciner 

7 May 2026

On 7 May, VITO will officially open the Flash Calciner in Mol, a pilot installation that converts clay-rich residual streams into high-quality cement substitutes. This technology paves the way for cement and concrete with a much lower CO2 footprint. 

Cement production is currently responsible for around 8% of global CO2 emissions, putting Portland cement under significant pressure. With the Flash Calciner, VITO is creating a unique research infrastructure that enables at least 30% of Portland cement to be replaced by calcined clay, without significant loss of strength and with a substantial reduction in climate impact per tonne of cement. 

During the event, we will dive deeper into this innovation and give you the exclusive opportunity to visit the Flash Calciner for the first time. 

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Programme 

  • 14:00 – Arrival and registration 

  • 14:30 – 14:40 – Welcome by Kris Broos - VITO 

  • 14:40 – 15:10 – EFRO Flash Calciner – Arne Peys - VITO 

  • 15:10 – 15:55 – Keynote by Prof. Ruben Snellings – KULeuven 
    Calcined clays as emerging cement decarbonisation solution: opportunities and remaining challenges 

  • 15:55 – 16:10 – VLAIO ICON CLEI project – Lukas Arnout - ResourceFull 

  • 16:10 – 16:25 – Interreg project DepolLowC – Valerie Sciamanna - CTP 

  • 16:25 – 16:45 – HELIOS project Derisk BE SCM – tbd  

  • 16:45 – 17:00 – Official opening of the Flash Calciner by Inge Neven, CEO of VITO 

  • 17:00 – 19:00 – Reception and option to visit the pilot installation 

 Practical information 

  • Date: May 7th 2026, 14:00 – 18:00 

  • Location: VITO, Mol

  • Target audience: cement and concrete producers, construction companies, materials and environmental experts, policymakers, research institutions and owners of clay-rich residual streams. 

  • Participation in this event is by invitation only and attendance is limited to 150 participants. 

  • The event is free of charge, but registration is required. A no-show fee of 50 euro will be charged. This fee partially covers the organisational costs associated with your registration.

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