We are pleased to inform you that GDMB e.V. has negotiated special conditions and prices with selected hotels for the period from October 7 to October 9, 2025.These special rates are available exclusively for participants of our event.
The Copper Expert Committee will be held at Thermotechnical Institute (TI) of KU Leuven in Belgium (Heverlee Kasteelpark Arenberg 41, 3001 Heverlee, Belgium).
On October 8, we are planning a full day of presentations from leading institutes and companies, covering key topics in the copper industry.
On October 9, participants are invited to join a site visit to the Aurubis Olen plant, located approximately one hour from Leuven.
Aurubis Olen, part of the Aurubis Group, is one of the key copper production sites in Europe and plays a central role in the company’s refining and recycling operations. Located in Olen, Belgium, the plant specializes in the production of fire-refined anodes, which are an essential intermediate product in the copper refining process.
At the Olen site, fire-refined anodes are further processed using electrolytic refining to produce high-purity copper cathodes (Cu-CATH-1). These cathodes meet the highest quality standards and are used in a wide range of applications — from electrical engineering and electronics to renewable energy and e-mobility. In addition to primary copper refining, Aurubis Olen is also a key site for recycling. The plant processes a variety of secondary raw materials, contributing significantly to Aurubis’ strategy for a circular and sustainable metals industry.
GDMB e.V. will organize shuttle buses from the conference hotels to the plant and back.
Please note that the number of participants for the site visit is limited to 50 due to capacity restrictions. Therefore, the plant tour will take place in two groups:
– Group 1: 10:00
– Group 2: 12:00
📝 Let us know if you would like to join. Please fill out this short survey to indicate your interest
🏨 Hotel Information:
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- Martin´s Klooster
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwstraat 18, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
Email: heverlee@lodge-hotels.be
For booking, please use the reservation form
Tel.: 016/21 31 49 - Ibis Leuven Centrum
Brusselsestraat 52, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
Email: h1457@accor.com
Booking code: GDMB 417 399
Tel.: +32 (0)16 29 31 11
Website: www.all.accor.com/1457 | ibis.com - Begijjhof Hotel
Tervuursevest 70, 3000 Leuven (BE)
Email: info@bchotel.de
Link for booking
Tel.: +32 16 29 10 10
Website: www.bchotel.be - Ibis Leuven Haverlee
Sint-Jansbergsesteenweg 405, 3001 Heverlee, Belgium
Email: Saskia.TAVERNIERS@accor.com, H1457@accor.com
Tel.: +32 (0)16 309 559
Website - The Lodge Hotel Haverlee
Kantineplein 3, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
heverlee@lodge-hotels.be
www.lodge-hotels.be
Take advantage of our early-bird discount and save significantly on your registration. Special rates are available for GDMB members, and speakers will receive substantial discounts as a token of our appreciation.
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– 50% on bookings cancelled up to 35 calendar days before event starts,
– 70% on bookings cancelled up to 10 calendar days before event starts,
– 90% on bookings cancelled 10 calendar days before event starts and 100% on no-shows.
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