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Presentation
The European Demolition Association, EDA, is thrilled to announce the Annual Convention 2026!
Our highly anticipated event will take place from June 10th to June 12th, 2026, in the vibrant city of Dublin, Ireland.
Organized in collaboration with key industry partners, the convention will bring together professionals from the demolition, decontamination, and recycling (DDR) sectors from all around the globe. Join us in Dublin for an exciting program filled with insightful presentations, interactive workshops, and valuable networking opportunities.
Experience the latest industry innovations, share best practices, and connect with experts and peers in an inspiring setting.
Program
Don’t miss out on the EDA Annual Convention 2026 Conference Book, which reunites the presentations that took place during the event.
 | + Program of the EDA Annual Convention 2026 |
Wednesday – June 10th
09:00 – CEN/TC 151 Plenary meeting
This activity is only for member of the Technical Committee 151 (Construction equipment and bulding material machines) of the European Committee for Standarization (CEN).
+ information about CEN and the TC 151
10:00 – Preparation and set-up of spaces (conference, sponsor and networking areas)
Sponsors are invited to prepare their spaces from 12:00 to 14:00.
14:00 – Accreditation of workshops participants
15:00 – Workshops sessions (to be done in parallel)
Open to all participants registered for the professional programme.
- Welcome and brief presentation of each workshop
- Circular economy principles applied to nuclear decommissioning projects
Moderated by Mr. Vladimir Michal – IAEA – INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY
- Follow-up on information on insulation produced using Freons / CFC
Moderated by Ms. Marianne Hedberg – MHMBYGGE in cooperation with EKO-SERVICE SCANDINAVIEN
- Relevant good practice for explosive demolition
Moderated by Mr. John Wolstenholme – EFEE – EUROPEAN FEDERATION OF EXPLOSIVES ENGINEERS
- Upcoming new standard EN 17998 on ‘Demolition machinery’ (CEN/TC 151)
Moderated by Mr. René Kampmeier, CEN – European Committee for Standarization - Workshop summaries and proposals for next steps
16:30 EDA Circular Economy Awards presentations
17:00 EDA General Assembly
18:30 Networking and visit the sponsor area
18:45 Welcome cocktail
Open to all participants registered for the professional programme and for this activity.
Thursday, June 11th
Conference
08:30 – Accreditation of particpants
09:00 – Official opening by EDA President and IADC President
Session 1
- Industrial and environmental transformation of the Alteo site
Mr. Olivier Corrège – ERM – ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (France)
- The Alteo site in Gardanne, Southern France undergoes a profound transformation further to its acquisition by UMSI in 2021
- As part of this effort, several areas of the site are being dismantled, remediated and redeveloped for a continued industrial use
- ERM coordinates the entire program over a multi-year period and will discuss the numerous challenges encountered due to aging structures at a large active site located within a dense urban setting
- Success of the Dutch Circular Verification Scheme for demolition and PDA. Certification System in VERAS
Mr. AD Schaap – VERAS (Netherlands)
- Circular demolition – a joined responsibility
- R-ladder ambitions
- How to verify
- Dutch experience with the protocol for verification
- The demolition industry in the United States: Challenges, opportunities, and the role of the National Demolition Association
Mr. Ben Hayden – NDA and HAYDEN WRECKING CORPORATION (USA)
- Workforce & Skills: Tackling the 456,000-worker shortfall through targeted vocational outreach and professional supervisor/technician credentials
- Cost Pressures & Policy: Navigating rising fuel and material costs while lobbying on Capitol Hill to promote healthy, cost-reducing competition
- Technology & Stewardship: Embracing digital integration at the Live DEMOlition Event and driving circular economy recycling expectations
Session 2
- Environmental monitoring in demolition projects
Ms. Sophie Duclos – CATM (France)
- Monitoring of vibrations, noise and dust during demolition works
- Protecting nearby buildings and minimising impacts on local communities
- Comparison of different demolition techniques, including mechanical demolition and explosives
- Ensuring site safety, regulatory compliance and transparency with authorities and residents
- Optimizing offshore platform decommissioning: AEM-Based demolition analysis of the Northern Producer Platform
Mr. Ahmed Amir Khalil & Mr. Phil Peberdy – Applied Science International LLC (USA) & LIBERTY INDUSTRIAL (UK)
- Application of advanced engineering methodologies to improve planning, safety, and efficiency in offshore platform decommissioning projects
- Use of AEM-based demolition analysis to support decision-making, risk assessment, and optimization of dismantling sequences for complex offshore structures
- Case study insights from the Northern Producer Platform highlighting best practices, environmental considerations, and lessons learned for future offshore decommissioning operations
Special recognition and appointment to the EDA Club of Honour to Mr. Liam Hogan
Session 3
- Lesson learned on the French waste management system for CDW
Mr. Mathieu Hiblot – SEDDRE -SYNDICAT DES ENTREPRISES DE DECONSTRUCTION DEPOLLUTION ET RECYCLAGE (France)
- French CDW policy framework and regulation
- Waste sorting and recycling infrastructure
- Challenges and opportunities in the industry
- The use of digital technologies in European Nuclear Decommissioning projects
Mr. Joseph A. Ridao – KARLSRUHE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (KIT), INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION (TMB), DECONSTRUCTION AND DECOMMISSIONING OF CONVENTIONAL AND NUCLEAR BUILDINGS (Germany)
- Overview of the KIT and Main Activities of the Department of Deconstruction and Decommissioning of Conventional and Nuclear Structures
- Main Projects in the Area of Nuclear Decommissioning
- The Use of Digital Technologies in European Projects
- The Project DORADO: Digital Twins and Ontology for Robot Assisted Decommissioning Operations
Session 4
- From ritual to rubble: The Naga Thermal Chimney story
Mr. Cormac McLean – PDC EXPLOSIVES ENGINEERING (UK)
- PDC successfully demolished a 110m seismically reinforced smokestack in Cebu after three previous contractor failures
- Navigated complex multi-level Philippine regulations and permitting processes
- Embraced local Filipino culture, ceremonies and traditions to build community trust and acceptance
- Delivered zero damage to adjacent infrastructure and zero incidents in a live, populated environment
- Demolition of Coursington, Allen, and Draffen Towers: solutions and questions
Mr. Stephen McCann – PERSES (UK)
- An overview of the demolition of CAD Towers
- An outline of some failings of the original contract
- Some takeaways of why the original contract failed
18:00 – End of conference sessions
Formal dinner and special activities
19:15 – Meet at the Croke Park Hotel and departure of first bus
20:00 – Arrival at the Guinness Storehouse
The Guinness Storehouse is the most visited venue in Ireland every year.
EDA will hosted the formal dinner at the Gravity Bar, right on top of the building with a breathtaking 360-degree views of the city.
23:30 – Bus departure from the Guinness Storehouse
23:45 – Irish pub experience and live music at Fitzimons (Temple Bar)
Friday – June 12th
Discover Dublin
Dress code: Informal / Comfotable
10:00 – Meet at the Croke Park Hotel and departure
Walking tour, with local guides and sightseeing of the most iconic points of Dublin
13:00 Lunch at a typical restaurant in the city centre
15:00 – End of the event
Marketing
This event was made possible thanks to the support of the following companies:
Gold Sponsors
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Silver Sponsors
 DEVELON |  STEELWRIST |  KEMROC |
 MB CRUSHER |  SHEARCORE |  EPIROC |
 OILQUICK |  OKADA EUROPE |  RAMMER |
 ROTAR |  KTEG |  HUSQVARNA |
 SENNEBOGEN |
Bronze Sponsors
 VTN EUROPE |  SEG UMWELT-SERVICE |  STUCCHI |
 LIEBHERR |  ASTILLO |  AMS UMWELTSCHUTZ |
 STC SOLUTIONS |  DEMAREC |  |
Exclusive Sponsors
Locations
The chosen venues for the EDA Annual Convention 20256 were:
Professional program and Welcome cocktail – June 10th & June 11th
CROKE PARK STADIUM (Jones Road – Dublin 3) – Hogan Suite, 5th floor
As the home of Ireland’s largest sporting and cultural organisation, the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) – Croke Park has played host to iconic moments in Irish sport & history and to major cultural and international events.
Formal dinner – June 11th
GUINNESS STOREHOUSE (Saint James’s Gate, Dublin 8)
On June 11 participants enjoyed a memorable evening at the iconic Guinness Storehouse, featuring a formal dinner in a unique setting that celebrates Ireland’s rich heritage with live music.
The evening continued with live music and a genuine Irish pub experience in the lively Temple Bar area.
The party took place at the famous Fitzimons (Wellington Quay, Temple Bar).
Leisure program – June 12th
On June 12th, the leisure program for all the participants will cover the iconic points of Dublin.
After the tour we will enjoy luch at a unique Irish restaurant: The Church (Jervis St, North City)
Join the next edition
Save the dates for the EDA Annual Convention 2027, that will take place in Athens, from June 10th to 12th.