Workshop on Optimization of Glass Production

The Fraunhofer ISC in Germany (www.isc.fraunhofer.de), in collaboration with the CeRTEV team (www.certev.ufscar.br) and ICTP-SAIFR, is pleased to announce the First Workshop on Optimization of Glass Production, to be held at IFT-UNESP at April 24, 2026, with the aim to present and transfer knowledge of glass production and its optimization with a focus on energy consumption and sustainable production.

Workshop Topics:

• Automation and digitalization in the era of artificial intelligence, including AI-supported process control, digital twins and predictive maintenance in high-temperature environments.
• Sustainability in high-temperature processes, with emphasis on energy efficiency, electrification, alternative fuels, CO₂ reduction strategies and industrial decarbonization pathways.
• New methods for thermal process characterization, covering advanced measurement technologies, in-situ diagnostics, data-driven evaluation methods and process transparency.

• Eduardo Bellini (EESC/USP & CeRTEV)
• Andrea de Camargo (BAM)
• Andreas Diegeler (Fraunhofer ISC)
• Martin Kilo (Fraunhofer ISC)

The workshop will be held just before the Fourth São Carlos School on Glasses and Glass-Ceramics

Announcement:

Registration form here.

Deadline: April 17

• Alexandre Martins Moreira (FIP-NFS@ITAL, Brasil)
• Ana Candida Rodrigues (CeRTEV, Brasil)
• Andrea de Camargo (BAM, Germany)
• Andreas Diegeler (Fraunhofer ISC, Germany)
• Anja Grecko Lorenz (DWIH, Brazil)
• Katelyn Kirchner (CelSian, USA)
• Lucas Pitaluga (SCHOTT Brazil)
• Lucien Belmonte (Executive President of Abividro)
• Lucila Machado (Rep. of the State of Bavaria in Brazil)
• Martin Kilo (Fraunhofer ISC, Germany)
• Steve Whettingsteel (Krysteline, UK)
• Thomas Gerdes (University of Bayreuth, Germany)

Announcement:

Registration form here.

Deadline: April 17

Preliminary Program

Friday, 24.04.2026  

09-00 – 09.15 – Welcome by Prof. Edgar Zanotto (CeRTEV), Andrea de Camargo (BAM), Andreas Diegeler (Fraunhofer ISC) 

09.15 – 09.35 – Introduction to Fraunhofer ISC – Andreas Diegeler (Fraunhofer ISC)

09.35 – 10.00 – Applications of new glass systems – Martin Kilo (Fraunhofer ISC)

10.00 – 11.00 (15 minutes discussion) – Krysteline Technologies, Sustainability comes in  many forms, here we delve into the world of used material recovery and how to create a low  carbon future – Steve Whettingsteel (Krysteline)

11.00 – 11.15 – Coffee Break  

11.15 – 11.45 – Intra-sectoral measures for a CO2-neutral future of the container glass  industry – Thomas Gerdes (University of Bayreuth)

11.45 – 12.15 – Activities and innovation on glass at BAM – Bundesanstalt für  Materialforschung und -prüfung – Andrea de Camargo (BAM)

12.15 – 12.45 – AIHK – Opportunities in collaboration with Germany – Lucila Machado (Representative of the State of Bavaria in Brazil)

12.45 – 13.30 – Lunch break  

13.30 – 14.15 – Activities and innovations by Fraunhofer IVV in Brazil – Alexandre Martins Moreira (FIP-NFS@ITAL)

14.15 – 15.00 – Aims and accomplishments of the LaMaV-UFSCar, CeRTEV, and the São  Carlos Glass School – Ana Candida Rodrigues (Federal University of São Carlos)

15.00 – 15.30 – The role of modeling & AI in industrial glass optimization – Katelyn  Kirchner  (CelSian)

15.30 – 16.00 – Coffee Break  

16.00 – 16.30 – DWIH – Activities and support by DWIH and DAAD – Silke Bell (DWIH)

16.30 – 17.00 – EnerTherm – Energy optimization in the production of glass and ceramics – Andreas Diegeler (Fraunhofer ISC)

17.00 – 17.30 – Glass Industry in Brazil – the challenge of decarbonization – Lucien Belmonte (Executive President of Abividro)

17.30 – 17.45 – Conclusion and Outlook  

17.45 – 19.00 – Get together with finger food and drinks

*Schedule might be changed

Venue: The event will be held at IFT-UNESP, located at R. Jornalista Aloysio Biondi, 120 – Barra Funda, São Paulo. The easiest way to reach us is by subway or bus, See arrival instructions here.

Accommodation: Participants whose accommodation will be provided by the institute will stay at Hotel Intercity the Universe Paulista. Hotel recommendations are available here.

Attention! Some participants in ICTP-SAIFR activities have received email from fake travel agencies asking for credit card information. All communication with participants will be made by ICTP-SAIFR staff using an e-mail “@ictp-saifr.org”. We will not send any mailings about accommodation that require a credit card number or any sort of deposit. Also, if you are staying at Hotel Intercity the Universe Paulista, please confirm with the Uber/Taxi driver that the hotel is located at Rua Pamplona 83 in Bela Vista (and not in Jardim Etelvina).

Attention! Some participants in ICTP-SAIFR activities have received email from fake travel agencies asking for credit card information. All communication with participants will be made by ICTP-SAIFR staff using an e-mail “@ictp-saifr.org”. We will not send any mailings about accommodation that require a credit card number or any sort of deposit. Also, if you are staying at Hotel Intercity the Universe Paulista, please confirm with the Uber/Taxi driver that the hotel is located at Rua Pamplona 83 in Bela Vista (and not in Jardim Etelvina).

BOARDING PASS: All participants, whose travel has been provided or will be reimbursed by ICTP-SAIFR, should bring the boarding pass  upon registration. The return boarding pass (PDF, if online check-in, scan or picture, if physical) should be sent to secretary@ictp-saifr.org by e-mail.

Visa information: Nationals from several countries in Latin America and Europe are exempt from tourist visa. Nationals from Australia, Canada and USA are required to apply for a tourist visa.

Accommodation: Participants, whose accommodation will be provided by the institute, will stay at Hotel Intercity the Universe Paulista. Hotel recommendations are available here.

Power outlets: The standard power outlet in Brazil is type N (two round pins + grounding pin). Some European devices are compatible with the Brazilian power outlets. US devices will require an adapter.

Poster presentation: Participants who are presenting a poster MUST BRING A PRINTED BANNER . The banner size should be at most 1 m (width) x 1,5 m (length). We do not accept A4 or A3 paper.

Badge: You will receive an identification badge upon registration, which must be used during the entire event. Without the badge, it may not be possible to enter the venue.

Security issues: Although São Paulo is a relatively safe city, be careful when using cellphones on the street, avoid isolated areas at night, and be aware when crossing the street that cars may not stop for pedestrians. Also, please do not leave valuable items like laptops unattended even for short breaks. At the IFT-UNESP, there are storage lockers available and keys can be obtained with our secretaries.