June 19th

5:30pm - Welcome party

The opening evening kicks off at 6.30pm with a keynote speech by Philippe Perez, conference facilitator.

At 6.45 pm : Documentary film : exposure to asbestos in India

At 7.45 pm : it's networking time, a chance to meet exhibitors, sponsors, speakers and visitors over a welcome drink!

Documentary

Diya GUPTA

Journalist

June 20th

8:30am to 10:10am l Asbestos State of The Art

Reminder of the European Commission’s activities in the context of circular economy and green transition with a focus on asbestos.

Pablo GUTIÉRREZ VELAYOS

Policy Officer European Commission,
Spain

Reminder of the European Commission’s activities in the context of circular economy and green transition with a focus on asbestos.​

Pablo GUTIÉRREZ VELAYOS

Policy Officer European Commission, Spain

Asbestos: a difficult-to-define measurand and a measurement that requires high technology.

Naturally occurring asbestos in Europe and its implications for policy and policymakers.

Maxime MISSERI

Researcher from the AD-LAB laboratory
France

Ambra HYSKAJ​

Environmental researcher
Eötvös Loránd University
Hungary

Presentation of French experience in Asbestos Metrology

Thomas COLIN

Head of Asbestos Department (CT2),
Directorate General of Labour
France

Lionel CHARPENTIER

Asbestos prevention engineer Chemical (CT2), Directorate General of Labour
France
And Céline Eypert Blaison (Researcher at INRS)

Asbestos: a difficult-to-define measurand and a measurement that requires high technology.​

Maxime MISSERI

Researcher from the AD-LAB laboratory, France

Naturally Occurring Asbestos in Europe and Its Implications for Policy and Policymakers.​

Ambra HYSKAJ​

Environmental researcher, Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary

Presentation of French experience in asbestos metrology​

Thomas COLIN

Head of Asbestos Department (CT2),
Directorate General of Labour
France

Presentation of French experience in asbestos metrology​

Lionel CHARPENTIER

Asbestos prevention engineer Chemical (CT2), Directorate General of Labour
France
And Céline Eypert Blaison (Researcher at INRS)

10:50am to 12:05pm l Asbestos Detection

European Directive: new perspectives for Electron Microscopy applied to asbestos analysis.

Advanced approaches in assessing asbestos-cement roof deterioration using remote sensing technologies.

Nicolas RAVIER

Sales Manager in South Europe &
North Africa JEOL (Europe)
FRANCE

Manuel SABA

Professor at University
of Cartagena
Colombia

European Directive: New perspectives for Electron Microscopy applied to asbestos analysis. ​

Nicolas RAVIER

Sales Manager in South Europe &
North Africa JEOL (Europe),
FRANCE

Advanced approaches in assessing asbestos-cement roof deterioration using remote sensing technologies.​

Manuel SABA

Professor at University
of Cartagena
Colombia

The challenges and impact of the new European Directive on laboratory practices

European harmonization of exposure assessment for asbestos in the workplace & PEROSH Asbestos Network

Martine CHOUVET

Technical Director, ITGA, France
Project leader of the international working group : Asbestos Laboratories Analysis
And Matthew Owen ( Identifibre) and Johannes Weber ( TÜV SÜD )

Céline EYPERT-BLAISON

Researcher at INRS, MP/LAICA
Vandoeuvre, France

The challenges and impact of the new European directive on laboratory practices​

Martine CHOUVET

Technical Director, ITGA, France
Project leader of the international working group : Asbestos Laboratories Analysis And Matthew Owen ( Identifibre) and Johannes Weber ( TÜV SÜD )

European harmonization of exposure assessment for asbestos in the workplace & PEROSH Asbestos Network ​

Céline EYPERT-BLAISON

Researcher at INRS, MP/LAICA
Vandoeuvre, France

12:05am to 12:55pm l Asbestos Management

FOCUS ON SPAIN

How to perform an Asbestos Survey ?

Current status of asbestos inspection in Spain, rules and regulations.
Law 7/22 and its DA14

A.I. in Asbestos Management: Streamlining Inventory and Removal Processes

Narciso JIMENEZ MARTIN

CEO of GDA Gestión del Amianto
Malaga, Spain
And Luís Garcia Rios (PRODAM Proyectos y Amianto)

Isaac LÓPEZ IZQUIERDO

Asbestos technical support at Bureau Veritas
Spain

Alberto GUERRAS CASADO

CEO Grupo Labore
Spain

How to perform an Asbestos Survey ?

Narciso JIMENEZ MARTIN

CEO of GDA Gestión del Amianto, Spain
And Luís Garcia Rios (PRODAM Proyectos y Amianto)

Current status of asbestos inspection in Spain, rules and regulations. Law 7/22 and its DA14​

Isaac LOPEZ IZQUIERDO

Asbestos technical support at Bureau Veritas
Spain

AI in Asbestos Management: Streamlining Inventory and Removal Processes​

Alberto GUERRAS CASADO​

CEO Grupo Labore, Spain

LUNCH BREAK

2:15pm to 3:45pm

Asbestos risks and poor regulation in Africa.

Ehi IDEN

President at OSHAfrica
Nigeria

Asbestos risks and poor regulation in Africa. ​

Ehi IDEN

President at OSHAfrica
Nigeria

DEBATE WITH INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Education for Asbestos Eradication.

Challenges and opportunities of the new European Directive and the new Flemish action plan.

Kevin BAMPTON

Chief Executive Officer, BOHS
United Kingdom

Sven DE MULDER

Team manager at OVAM in
Mechelen
Belgium

Education for Asbestos Eradication. ​

Kevin BAMPTON

Chief Executive Officer, BOHS
United Kingdom

Challenges and opportunities of the new EU directive and the new Flemish action plan. ​

Sven DE MULDER

Team manager at OVAM in
Mechelen
Belgium

4:25pm to 5:30pm l Asbestos Removal

Best practices of asbestos removal from all over the world

Asbestos waste disposal : building a sustainable industry in Europe

Jasper KOSTERS

Director/Owner of Admanstars, Admanstars Advies and Admanstars Projects - Hellevoetsluis, The Netherlands

Pierre-Emmanuel LEPERS

CEO of VALAME
France

Best practice asbestos removal from all over the world​

Jasper KOSTERS

Director/Owner of Admanstars, Admanstars Advies and Admanstars Projects - Hellevoetsluis, The Netherlands

Asbestos waste disposal : buiding a sustainable industry in Europe​

Pierre-Emmanuel LEPERS

CEO of VALAME
France

5:30pm - Closing ceremony

  • Asbestos: a difficult-to-define measurand and a measurement that requires high technology. – By Maxime MISSERI
  • Naturally Occurring Asbestos in Europe and Its Implications for Policy and Policymakers. By Ambra Hyskaj
  • Advanced approaches in assessing asbestos-cement roof deterioration using remote sensing technologies. – By Manuel SABA
  • PEROSH Asbestos Platform. – By Céline EYPERT-BLAISON
  • European Directive: New perspectives for Electron Microscopy applied to asbestos analysis. By Nicolas RAVIER
  • Asbestos risks and poor regulation in Africa. – By Ehi IDEN
  • Education for Asbestos Eradication. – By Kevin BAMPTON
  • Challenges and opportunities of the new EU directive and the new Flemish action plan. By Sven De Mulder
  • How to do a Asbestos Survey. By Narciso Jimenez Martin

THE 2023 PROGRAMME IS COMING SOON ...

Asbestonomy is looking for presenters excited to share their experiences. Express your interest now and get actively involved in the international community during our event on June 8th and 9th.

Are you convinced without knowing the programme yet? Take advantage of the early bird offer and register now!