Announcing WOCA 2024 | Blog

Posted 10-08-2022
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Announcing WOCA 2024!
The World of Coal Ash international conference is on the horizon. Taking place on the 13-16 May 2024, the conference focuses on the science, applications and sustainability of worldwide coal combustion products (CCPs).

Located downtown in the vibrant Grand Rapids, Michigan city, the luxurious Amway Grand Plaza will serve as the host hotel. Attendees will have the chance to engage in the myriad of restaurants, craft breweries and shops all in close proximity. Conveniently, the DeVos Place Convention Centre will hold the exhibit hall and sessions just steps away.  

WOCA 2022 Wrap Up
As the WOCA wraps up for 2022, The World of Coal Ash would like to extend a sincere thank you to the sponsors and exhibitors who committed themselves to the successful running of the WOCA. 

WOCA is pleased to recognise the 2022 award recipients:
The Alice Marksberry Memorial Award recipient is Bruce Hensel. This award is sponsored by the UK Center for Applied Energy Research.
The WOCA Student Poster Award recipient is Benjamin Kienzle. This award is sponsored by American Coal Ash Association Educational Foundation.
The WOCA Poster Award recipient is Chin-Min (Jason) Cheng. This award is sponsored by Electric Power Research Institute.
The WOCA Student Oral Presentation Award recipient is Omar Amer. This award is sponsored by the Midwest Coal Ash Association.

The memorable week in Northern Kentucky also included a record-breaking number of talks and presentations, highlighting the challenges, research, and countless opportunities surrounding coal combustion products (CCPs).

If you would like to watch the presentations and proceedings papers from WOCA 2022, the materials can be found here. 
The password for the site is: 2022covingtonwoca