Global Events Powering the Energy Transition
2026 SUMMIT AGENDA
Day 1 Morning:
  • 08:00 - 08:55
    (55 mins)
    Registration & Morning Coffee
  • 08:55 - 09:00
    (5 mins)
    Opening Remarks by the Organiser and Event Chairman
  • 09:00 - 9:30
    (30 mins)
    Pioneering the Future of Green Cement: Disruptive Innovations and Market Dynamics Exploring avant-garde technologies in green cement, key market trends, and Europe’s strategic pathway to carbon neutrality
  • 9:30 - 10:00
    Low-Carbon Concrete Paradigms: Navigating Challenges and Unlocking Opportunities - Examining low-carbon concrete formulations, performance benchmarking, and commercial viability in European markets
  • 10:00 - 10:30
    (30 mins)
    Decarbonising Cement Production: Advanced Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) Strategies - Latest CCUS technologies and their integration within European cement manufacturing
  • 10:30 - 11:00
    Morning Networking Tea Break
  • 11:00 - 11:30
    (30 mins)
    Revolutionising Cementitious Materials: Alternative Binders and Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs) - Innovations in geopolymer cements, fly ash utilisation, and blast furnace slag as sustainable alternatives
  • 11:30 - 12:00
    (30 mins)
    Circular Economy Models in Cement and Concrete Industries - Implementing closed-loop recycling, optimising resource efficiency, and waste valorisation in Europe’s construction sector
  • 12:00 - 12:30
    30 mins
    Advancements in Clinker Production: Reducing Carbon Footprints Through Innovation - Emerging clinker substitution techniques and their sustainability implications
Luncheon & Networking
Day 1 Afternoon:
  • 13:30 - 14:00
    (30 mins)
    High-Performance Admixtures: Enhancing the Sustainability of Green Concrete
  • 14:00 - 14:30
    Smart Concrete Innovations: Integrating Sustainability with Cutting-Edge Technology - Technological advancements in smart concretes and their environmental benefits
  • 14:30 - 15:00
    rom Waste to Resource: Industrial By-products in Concrete Manufacturing - Case studies on upcycling industrial and construction waste into eco-friendly concrete solutions
  • 15:00 - 15:30
    Strategic Policy Interventions: Accelerating Green Cement Adoption in Europe - Overview of policy frameworks, incentives, and regulatory measures driving green cement uptake
  • 15:30 - 16:00
    Afternoon Networking Tea Break
  • 16:00 - 16:30
    Optimising Thermal Efficiency in Cement Kilns: Innovations and Best Practices - Technologies improving energy efficiency and emission reduction in kiln operations
  • 16:30 - 17:00
    Electrifying Cement Production: From Pilot to Scale
  • 17:00 - 17:40
    Panel Discussion: Collaborative Ecosystems — Fostering Innovation in Green Cement Technologies - The critical role of partnerships between academia, industry, and government in advancing sustainable cement solutions
  • 17:45
    Day1 Closing Remarks