In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Department for Industrial Furnaces and Heat Engineering the first “Aachener Ofenbau- und Thermoprozess-Kolloquium” was organized in May 2017 at the RWTH Aachen University.
Following the great success and the tradition of the last four events, we are delighted to announce the 5th edition of the AOTK for September 23-24, 2025 in Aachen, Germany.
The colloquium will be an unmissable event for anyone interested in the latest developments in the thermo-process industry. The programme will feature presentations from leading experts in research and industry and will be complemented by an evening event.
The conference language for the upcoming edition of the AOTK will be English. This will allow us to welcome international representatives from research and industry and to foster the network of the participants.
We are delighted to announce that this edition of the AOTK will be organised in association with European Steel Technology Platform – ESTEP and European Aluminium.


Program
The colloquium will include presentations on the current status of research & development activities, engineering and operation of industrial furnaces and thermo-process technologies, as well as discussions on the future tasks and challenges for the industry.
We welcome contributions on all topics relating to furnace design and thermal process technology for the production of iron & steel, non-ferrous metals, glass or ceramics. The organisers look forward to receiving contributions from research institutes, universities and industrial companies.
The colloquium will focus on the following topics:
- Reports from commissioning and operation of industrial furnaces and heat treatment plants
- Current developments in the field of industrial furnaces and heat treatment plants
- Decarbonisation of process heat generation
- Digitalisation in thermo-process technology
- Innovations in furnace components, electric heating and combustion technologies
- Thermo-process technology and additive manufacturing
Venue
The Parkhotel Quellenhof in Aachen is a prestigious venue renowned for its elegance and versatility, making it an ideal choice for conferences and business events. With its spacious, well-equipped conference rooms and excellent infrastructure, the venue provides an ideal setting for engaging discussions and collaborative sessions. Conveniently located near Aachen’s city centre, the Quellenhof offers easy access for participants while maintaining a tranquil atmosphere conducive to focus and networking.
Address
Parkhotel Quellenhof
Monheimsallee 52
52062 Aachen
GERMANY
Further Information
www.parkhotel-quellenhof.de/en/conference-aachen/
Call for Papers
The following contributions are possible:
- Paper and presentation
All papers will be published in the printed conference proceedings. - Poster
Posters will be presented in an innovative poster session.
Please submit your abstract at Abstract submission. You can indicate your favourite option for the type of contribution in the submission process. The Scientific Committee will decide about the form of the contribution and inform the authors. For authors that prefer a contribution as a peer-reviewed paper, the review process is organised by the Scientific Committee and will start after submission of the full paper (see deadlines below).
Conference Fees
Regular 650 €
Reduced 350 € (members of universities and non-profit research organisations)
10% discount for Members of European Aluminium and ESTEP
The conference fees include:
- Printed conference proceedings
- Get together (on Sep. 22, 2025)
- Lunch & coffee breaks
- Conference dinner (on Sep. 23, 2025)
Important Dates
Abstract submission deadline: | March 28, 2025 |
Notification of acceptance / form of presentation & registration opening: | April 21, 2025 |
Registration deadline: | July 18, 2025 |
Full paper submission deadline: | August 5, 2025 |
Sponsorship
We offer different sponsorship packages. If you are interested in information regarding sponsorships, please visit Sponsoring.
Organization
If you have any questions about participating in the colloquium, presenting your company or any other questions about the colloquium, please contact us
Your contact for the colloquium
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Wuppermann
Phone: +49 241 80-25959
kolloquium@iob.rwth-aachen.de or use our contact form.