The conference programme at the World Demolition Summit 2026 in Madrid is taking shape with the first handful of presentations unveiled.
With 2026 gathering pace, attention is now turning to the key events set to bring the industry together, most notably the World Demolition Summit in Madrid (Spain) on 3–5 November.
The first wave of confirmed speakers offers a strong indication of what’s to come, with industry experts set to share insights on high-profile projects, risk assessment, the application of robotics and AI, and approaches to improving circularity, sustainability and resilience in demolition.
Mark Ramun, Jackson Demolition Service, Inc. is joining the line up (Image credit: Mark Ramun)
They include Mark Ramun, who is the vice president of industrial services at Jackson Demolition Service in the US. He will discuss how to implement innovative solutions and approaches that minimise squat risk in modern thin-walled concrete stacks.
Miguel Ippolito, director of management, will explain Grupo Mitre’s integrated approach to demolition and C&D waste recycling, including the development of Argentina’s first comprehensive private recycling facility.
Grupo Mitre will talk about how its recycling strategy is leading the way in Argentina (Image credit: Grupo Mitre)
From DDM Demontage, COO John Patist and commercial manager Jorn Vermeer will present the Rheinbrücke-Neuenkamp bridge dismantling project, which was crowned ‘Best of the Best’ at last year’s World Demolition Awards.
Camille Atrache, CEO, and Rachelle Atrache, COO, from Tri-Phase Group in Canada will share how the company successfully negotiated the unique constraints posed by the dismantling of the 43-metre high Snelgrove elevated water tank in Brampton, Ontario.
Looking into the future of demolition, Dr Eng Mohanad Abukmeil, industrial AI scientist at Delft University of Technology in The Netherlands, will show how using robotics and AI can significantly improve sustainable material recovery in deconstruction.
More programme news to follow soon.
