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3rd Cement Decarbonisation Summit 2026

Date: 4 November 2026 to 5 November 2026
Location Krakow - Poland



Already in its third edition, ACI’s European Cement Decarbonisation Summit will be a high-level, two-day forum dedicated to addressing the urgent challenges and opportunities shaping the transition to low-carbon cement production. Taking place on 4–5 November 2026 in Krakow, Poland, the event will bring together senior stakeholders from across the cement value chain, including producers, policymakers, technology providers, energy suppliers, and investors. As highlighted in the event agenda, the summit is designed to provide a practical and solutions-driven platform focused on accelerating decarbonisation strategies and enabling tangible project progress.

Exclusive Site Visit

During the afternoon of Tuesday, the 3rd of November, a limited number of conference attendees will receive a unique opportunity to visit Heidelberg Materials’ first-of-its-kind recycling plant for selective separation of demolition concrete.

There is no extra charge to attend the site visit, but spaces are limited and allocated on a first—served basis. Please register your attendance when booking for the conference.

Have a look at the detailed agenda to get further details on this year’s topics & speakers.

Conference Agenda/ Brochure: https://marketing.acieu.net/acton/media/6204/CementDecarb

Conference Website: https://www.wplgroup.com/aci/event/cement-decarbonisation

Key Topics

  • Evaluating Policy Risk & Analysing Regulatory Exposure on Global, European & National Levels
  • Exploring Regulatory Constraints in Practice: Strengthening Government Support Mechanisms
  • Analysing Market Demand & Evaluating Revenue Drivers
  • Assessing Cost Pressures & Evaluating Economic Constraints in Projects
  • Examining CCUS Infrastructure & Storage Capacities
  • Managing Regional Competitiveness & Energy System Pressures
  • Driving Cross-Industry Alignment & Learning from Early Projects
  • Tackling Project Execution Risks & Delivering Complex CCUS Projects
  • Industry Efforts in Optimising Decarbonisation Levers: Takes from Major Projects and Ventures
  • Defining the Role of CCUS in Decarbonisation Pathways
  • Commercialising Low-Carbon Materials & Scaling Product Innovation

Who Will Attend?

  • Cement Producers
  • Green Fuel Suppliers
  • EPCs
  • Concrete Manufacturers
  • Policy makers & Regulatory Boies
  • Carbon Capture Technology Providers
  • Cementitious End-Product Manufacturers
  • Senior Industry Consultants
  • Industry Associations

Confirmed Speakers Include

  • Philippe Richart CEO World Cement Association
  • Frederic Hauge Founder and CEO The Bellona Foundation
  • Jan Skocek R&D Program Manager Carbonation Technologies Heidelberg Materials
  • Vincent Michen GO4ZERO Progam Director HOLCIM
  • Georg Locher Strategic Development Towards Net-Zero Co2 Cement SCHWENK
  • Philipp Roder Head of Business Development Decarbonization Dyckerhoff
  • Eric Bourdon Deputy CEO VICAT
  • Nayeem Chowdhury, Director – AutonomyX Energy Advisory, Honeywell Process Automation
  • Senior Representative Heidelberg Materials
  • Adrian Del Maestro Vice President Global Energy Advisory AECOM
  • Senior Representative SVANTE
  • Artur Łeszczyński Sustainability and Innovation Director SKANSKA
  • Laura Stefanini Cement Scientist Cocoon Carbon
  • Senior Representative EQUINOR
  • TBC Head  Of Sustainibility The JSW Cement
  • Burcin Temel Mckenna Global Head Of Carbon Capture Competency Center Ramboll
  • Senior Representative OZAROW GROUP

For More Info & Registration:

Rohan Baryah,
+48 61 646 7022,
rbaryah@acieu.net

2026-11-04 00:00:00 2026-11-05 00:00:00 Australia/Perth 3rd Cement Decarbonisation Summit 2026 Already in its third edition, ACI’s European Cement Decarbonisation Summit will be a high-level, two-day forum dedicated to addressing the urgent challenges and opportunities shaping the transition to low-carbon cement production. Taking place on 4–5 November 2026 in Krakow, Poland, the event will bring together senior stakeholders from across the cement value chain, including producers, policymakers, technology providers, energy suppliers, and investors. As highlighted in the event agenda, the summit is designed to provide a practical and solutions-driven platform focused on accelerating decarbonisation strategies and enabling tangible project progress. Exclusive Site Visit During the afternoon of Tuesday, the 3rd of November, a limited number of conference attendees will receive a unique opportunity to visit Heidelberg Materials\' first-of-its-kind recycling plant for selective separation of demolition concrete. There is no extra charge to attend the site visit, but spaces are limited and allocated on a first—served basis. Please register your attendance when booking for the conference. Have a look at the detailed agenda to get further details on this year’s topics & speakers. Conference Agenda/ Brochure: https://marketing.acieu.net/acton/media/6204/CementDecarb Conference Website: https://www.wplgroup.com/aci/event/cement-decarbonisation Key Topics Evaluating Policy Risk & Analysing Regulatory Exposure on Global, European & National Levels Exploring Regulatory Constraints in Practice: Strengthening Government Support Mechanisms Analysing Market Demand & Evaluating Revenue Drivers Assessing Cost Pressures & Evaluating Economic Constraints in Projects Examining CCUS Infrastructure & Storage Capacities Managing Regional Competitiveness & Energy System Pressures Driving Cross-Industry Alignment & Learning from Early Projects Tackling Project Execution Risks & Delivering Complex CCUS Projects Industry Efforts in Optimising Decarbonisation Levers: Takes from Major Projects and Ventures Defining the Role of CCUS in Decarbonisation Pathways Commercialising Low-Carbon Materials & Scaling Product Innovation Who Will Attend? Cement Producers Green Fuel Suppliers EPCs Concrete Manufacturers Policy makers & Regulatory Boies Carbon Capture Technology Providers Cementitious End-Product Manufacturers Senior Industry Consultants Industry Associations Confirmed Speakers Include Philippe Richart CEO World Cement Association Frederic Hauge Founder and CEO The Bellona Foundation Jan Skocek R&D Program Manager Carbonation Technologies Heidelberg Materials Vincent Michen GO4ZERO Progam Director HOLCIM Georg Locher Strategic Development Towards Net-Zero Co2 Cement SCHWENK Philipp Roder Head of Business Development Decarbonization Dyckerhoff Eric Bourdon Deputy CEO VICAT Nayeem Chowdhury, Director – AutonomyX Energy Advisory, Honeywell Process Automation Senior Representative Heidelberg Materials Adrian Del Maestro Vice President Global Energy Advisory AECOM Senior Representative SVANTE Artur Łeszczyński Sustainability and Innovation Director SKANSKA Laura Stefanini Cement Scientist Cocoon Carbon Senior Representative EQUINOR TBC Head  Of Sustainibility The JSW Cement Burcin Temel Mckenna Global Head Of Carbon Capture Competency Center Ramboll Senior Representative OZAROW GROUP For More Info & Registration: Rohan Baryah, +48 61 646 7022, rbaryah@acieu.net Krakow - Poland
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