IMFORMED’s largest event to date for the global fluorine raw materials market last week saw 200 attendees network and listen to a packed programme of expert speakers at Fluorine Forum 2023, at the Pullman Cannes Mandelieu, 16-18 October.
Topics included fluorspar market overview, shipping and logistics, China, Mongolia, potential new sources from Australia, Germany, Italy, and South Africa, fluorspar’s input to lithium ion batteries, HF overview, fluoropolymer future trends including PFAS-gas regulation update.
The Fluorine Forum 2023 Roundtable Networking & Discussion session was well-attended as ever, where delegates could relax in an informal environment at hosted and themed roundtables: Supply/Exploration; China; Mongolia; Fluoropolymers; & Battery Markets.
It was truly a buzzing atmosphere (with somewhat added frission provided by fans of the Rugby World Cup taking place in nearby Marseille and Nice), with non-stop networking and client meetings participated by the global fluorine fraternity keen to communicate with each other, and very much welcoming the significant contingent of Chinese and Mongolian attendees.
In addition to the presentations, networking was the name of the game. Also, congratulations to Dr Max Braun, General Manager, M&M Braun GmbH, Germany (far right) for winning the prize draw of a fine 10-year old malt whiskey!
Special thanks are due to sponsors SepFluor and Wayo-Fluorite, our partners, speakers, & attendees for making this such a successful and enjoyable conference. We shall be publishing an online report in due course.
Meantime, please watch this space for details of: Fluorine Forum 2024, Ulaanbaatar, 14-16 October 2024! with a visit to Mongolczechmetall LLC fluorspar mine & plant on Thursday 17 October – please click here for details
The Koura team had a great time in Mandelieu-La-Napoule meeting with other producers and consumers of fluorine. Massive thanks to IMFORMED; yet another fantastic event!