Matthias Lukic is the Founder, CEO and 100% owner of Austria based Technikgruppe. He has over 25 years’ experience in combustion optimization on forward moving grates in waste to energy and biomass to energy plants. After finishing his education at the Technical University in Graz – Austria, Matthias worked on the automation of complex production systems in the power, oil & gas, chemical & petrochemical industries. Over the last few years he has presented at many waste to energy events. Matthias speaks English, German, Croatian and Italian.

Damir Zibrat is the Business Development Manager of the Austrian company, TECHNIKGRUPPE, and has more than 25 years’ experience in international selling and marketing. Damir joined TECHNIKGRUPPE in 2016 and has spoken frequently about combustion optimization in waste to energy and biomass plants. After completing his university education in electro-engineering he was engaged for more than 5 years in electronic development and applications of industrial measurement systems. Damir speaks English, German and Croatian.

Stephen has spent his career getting his hands dirty in the waste, resources and renewable energy sectors with 20 years at a senior level with experience covering development, operations, engineering and design. Stephen has an Engineering Doctorate and 1st class BSc from Cranfield University. Stephen has worked for a number of well know waste, resources and renewable energy operators and consultants and has overseen the design, delivery and operation of over £500m of infrastructure. Stephen is currently working on projects that cover bioenergy plants in Ireland and the UK, RDF quality and contractual disputes. Stephen takes an active role within the sector and is a Director of both Cre and the IBioIC, an industrial advisor for Cranfield University and an active member of CIWM, and IWMA.