EDA Annual Convention 2026

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

Wednesday – June 10th

Dress code: Business casual for the full day – Shirt and jacket recomended

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

Mr. Stan Herder and Mr. George Maxi, invited by VERAS
Mr. Jose Arias, invited by AEDED

17:00 EDA General Assembly

For EDA and EDI members. Any other participants registered for the professional program are invted to stay as guests.

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

Multilingual conferences with simultaneous interpretation.

Open to all participants registered for the professional programme.

Dress code: Business casual (Shirt and jacket recomended)

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

Coffee break and networking in the sponsor area

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

Lunch and networking in the exhibition area

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

Coffee break and networking in the exhibition area

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

Dress code: Business formal (Shoes, shirt and jacket required. Tie recomended)

Open to all participants registered for these activities.

19:15 – Meet at the Croke Park Hotel and departure of first bus

The bus will depart from the Croke Park Hotel, and stop at the Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin, to arrive at the Guinness Storehouse.

20:00 – Arrival at the Guinness Storehouse

The Guinness Storehouse is the most visited venue in Ireland every year.

EDA will host the formal dinner at the Gravity Bar, right on top of the building with a breathtaking 360-degree views of the city, while you savour a pint of the world-renowned Guinness stout.

During the dinner, there will be live music and time to meet with colleagues, to enjoy the views, and taste local food with the iconic Guiness beer.

23:30 – Bus departure from the Guinness Storehouse

The bus will depart from the Guinness Storehouse, stop at the Temple Bar Area (for anyone interested to enjoy Dublin), folow towards the Hotel Riu Plaza and arrive at the Croke Park Hotel.

23:45 – Irish pub experience and live music at Fitzimons (Temple Bar)

After dinner, if you want to enjoy a night out in Dublin, joins us at local pub (Fitzimons), for live music and lots of fun.

The first round is courtesy of the European Demolition Association, EDA.

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

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

MBI

Exclusive Sponsors

Meet and greet

You will receive with your accreditation the program of the event and a special map.

Visit our sponsors and enter the competition to win an iPad!

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Location

Professional program and Welcome cocktail

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 and special activities

GUINNESS STOREHOUSE (Saint James’s Gate, Dublin 8)

On June 11 participants will enjoy 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.