On 15th and 16th May 2025, the International Conference on Cokemaking Technologies 2025 ("Kokereifachtagung 2025") (Conference Program) of the VDKF (Verein Deutscher Kokereifachleute e. V.) took place at TZU in Oberhausen/Germany (https://tzu.de/). Dr.-Ing. Franz Fehse presented the state of research at ITUN on carbon carriers from alternative feedstocks for metallurgical processes. This research was funded by “Deutsche Kokereistiftung” in 2024. We cordially thank the “Deutsche Kokerei Stiftung” for their recognition and financial support!