Driving Sustainability Through Technology

March, 2025

Hyderabad

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2 DAYS OF NETWORKING

Network with your industry colleagues and create valuable supply contacts.

35+ SPEAKERS

Industry Stalwarts will share their insights on the cement industry.

50+ EXHIBITORS

Gain maximum visibility for your innovative products/techbnologies and solutions

ABOUT CEMENT EXPO

India’s cement industry, the second largest in the world, will add 80-100 million tonnes (mt) of capacity by 2024-25 (FY25), driven by increased spending on housing and infrastructure. Input costs which have hurt the bottomlines are beginning to cool down. Consolidation continues as strategic moves are made by corporates. And yet the biggest innovation efforts are directed towards decarbonisation and logistics. Procurement therefore will undergo some shift and so will logistics.

India’s largest and only cement magazine, the 38-year-old Indian Cement Review magazine is scheduled to host the 14th Cement EXPO on 14th and 15th December in Delhi. The co-located 9th Indian Cement Review Conference will address the cement industry’s ambitions to deliver sustainable, low-carbon cement, in line with the 2030 carbon reduction targets, while navigating the major economic forces impacting businesses at present.

Date: 23rd and 24th May, 2024

WHY SPONSOR?

Become a key partner in the overall event and stand out in front of your competition

  • Connect with industry decision-makers and build new relationships. Interact with hundreds of industry professionals from India
  • Showcase your organization’s expertise at a world-class convention and share with your colleagues the topics and work you care deeply about.
  • Build your brand. We will proudly display your logo on our website, social media, invitation, print ads and on e-mailers to recognize the contributors who are committed to advancing and sharing about the essential role that concrete plays in society.
  • Generating sales leads from the various companies who are now on verge of expansion
  • Reserve the prime speaking slots and portray leadership by establishing confidence and trust

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GUESTS OF HONOUR

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Sh. Sanjiv

Joint Secretary
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Mr. Jaxay Shah

Chairperson
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Dr. Vibha Dhawan

Director General
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Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan

Director General
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Sanjay Pant

Deputy Director General

SPECIAL ADDRESS

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Mukta Shekhar

Joint Secretary
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Neeraj Akhoury

President, Cement Manufacturers’ Association & Managing Director
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Smt. Vinita Singhania

Vice Chairman & Managing Director

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

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Mr. Emir Adiguzel

Member of the Board of Directors

SPEAKERS

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Arun Attri

CIO
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Ashwani Pahuja

Chairman & MD
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Aashish Maheshwari

Associate Business Director
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Bernd Henrich

Area Manager
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Durgamadhab Mohanty

Senior VP - IT
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Dr. LP Singh

Director General
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Dr. SB HEGDE

Professor in Pennsylvania State University
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Hemantkumar Aiyer

VP and Head R&D
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Kaustubh Phadke

India Head
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KN Rao

Corporate Head EHS
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Manoj Rustagi

EVP & CSO
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Manish Chordia

Regional Sales Manager- Cement, South Asia & Africa
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Dr.B N Mohapatra

Advisor & Consultant
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Sameer Bharadwaj

Head of Head of Manufacturing excellence
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Nilesh Narwekar

CEO
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Rajesh Khanna

Director Sales & Marketing
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Saurabh Palsania 

Jt President
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Sanjiv Garg

Managing Director
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Shailesh Agrawal

Executive Director
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Shailendra Kumar Gupta

Chief Operating Officer and North Cluster Head
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Soundararaj

General Manager
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Shiv Shubhang Mathur

Sr General Manager and Head (Sales and Marketing)
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Ulhas Parlikar

Global Consultant (Strategies for Waste Management, Circular Economy, Policy Advocacy, AFRs & Co-processing)

WHY ATTEND

The 9th Indian Cement Review Conference offers practical insights to attending delegate to help them improve their business through knowledge exchange

  • Technical forums - learn from topic experts and see new technology in action
  • Activities that respond to a member’s specific needs such as: visits to recently built plants to see the latest ideas in plant layout and design; an energy audit by an expert team to help define how to improve energy efficiency at a particular plant
  • Opportunities to witness new technologies and chance to get a hands-on demo
  • Networking with industry stakeholders and other key decision makers that address key issues from sustainability to the impact of changes in construction practices

Agenda

Event Schedule

9:30 am - 10:00 am

REGISTRATION

INAUGURAL SESSION

10:00 am - 10:05 am

Inauguration of the EXPO – Ribbon Cutting

  • Mr Emir Adiguzel, Founder & Director, World Cement Association
  • Dr Vibha Dhawan, DG, TERI
  • Dr LP Singh, Director General, National Council for Cement & Building Material
  • Mr Neeraj Akhoury, President, Cement Manufacturers’ Association & Managing Director, Shree Cement
  • Mr Kaustubh Phadke, India Head, Global Cement & Concrete Association

10:05 am - 10:25 am

Walk through the exhibition

10:25 am - 10:30 am

Lamp Lighting

  • Mr Emir Adiguzel, Founder & Director, World Cement Association
  • Dr Vibha Dhawan, DG, TERI
  • Mr Sanjay Pant, Deputy DG, Bureau of Indian Standards
  • Dr LP Singh, Director General, National Council for Cement & Building Material
  • Mr Neeraj Akhoury, President, Cement Manufacturers’ Association & Managing Director, Shree Cement
  • Mr Kaustubh Phadke, India Head, Global Cement & Concrete Association

10:30 am - 10:40 am

Welcome Note

Pratap Padode, Founder, FIRST Construction Council

10:40 am - 10:50 am

Guest Of Honour

Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI

10:50 am - 11:00 am

Special Address

Mr Neeraj Akhoury, President, Cement Manufacturers’ Association & Managing Director, Shree Cement

11:00 am - 11:05 am

Address by

Dr LP Singh, Director General, National Council for Cement & Building Material

11:05 am - 11:10 am

Address by

Mr Kaustubh Phadke, India Head, Global Cement & Concrete Association

11:10 am - 11:30 am

Keynote Address

Driving sustainability in Indian Cement Industry – Mr Ali Emir Adiguzel, Founder & Director, World Cement Association

11:30 am - 11:45 am

Coffee/ Tea Break

Transforming the Cement Industry through Sustainable Technology

11:55 am - 12:50 pm

PANEL DISCUSSION

Driving sustainability: Challenges and opportunities in cement industry

The panel will provide valuable insights into the transformative power of sustainable technology in the cement industry and highlight the importance of collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing to drive the industry towards a more sustainable future.

  • Challenges in Implementing Sustainable Technologies
  • Collaboration for Accelerating Sustainable Technology Adoption
  • Beyond 2030: Supportive policy framework & investing in research and development
MODERATOR
  • Kaustubh Phadke, Director General, Global Cement & Concrete Association
SPEAKERS
  • Mr Manoj Rustagi, EVP & CSO, JSW Cement
  • Mr Saurabh Palsania, Joint President, Shree Cement
  • Mr Sameer Bharadwaj - Head Manufacturing Excellence, JK Cement
  • Soundararaj Naveenthakrishna - General Manager, IKN Engineering
  • Mr Aashish Maheshwari, Associate Business Director, Evonik India Pvt.Ltd

01:00 pm - 02:00 pm

LUNCH

Alternative Materials and Technologies

02:00 pm - 02:20 pm

TECHNICAL PAPER

Alternative Raw Materials and Supplementary Cementitious Materials
  • Dr. SB Hegde, Prof Jain University & Visiting Professor Pennsylvania State University, USA

02:30 am - 03:30 pm

PANEL DISCUSSION

Exploring Alternative Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Cement Manufacturing

This engaging session will bring together industry leaders, sustainability experts, and technology providers will come together to explore the vast potential of alternative materials in cement production. We will delve into the latest advancements in supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), industrial by-products, and waste materials, uncovering their properties, benefits, and challenges.

  • Explore their properties, benefits, and challenges in their utilization
  • Clinker reduction, low-carbon binders, alternative fuels, and resource-efficient practices enabling sustainable manufacturing
  • The current level of adoption and acceptance of alternative materials and technologies in the cement industry
  • Technical feasibility and economic viability of utilizing alternative materials and technologies in cement manufacturing
Moderator
  • Dr. SB Hegde, Prof Jain University & Visiting Professor Pennsylvania State University, USA
SPEAKERS
  • Ashwani Pahuja, Former Dalmia Bharat Chief Sustainability Officer
  • KN Rao, My Home Industries
  • Bibekanand Mohapatra, Advisor & Consultant, CMO-Cell, Ultratech
  • Rajesh Khanna - Director Sales & Marketing, Loesche India Pvt. Ltd

03:30 pm - 03:45 pm

BREAK

Circular Economy Practices in Cement Production

03:45 pm - 04:05 pm

TECHNICAL PAPER

Circular Economy Practices in Cement Production
  • Mr. Ulhas Parlikar, Global Consultant (Strategies for Waste Management, Circular Economy, Policy Advocacy, AFRs & Co-processing), Formerly with ACC Ltd

04:15 pm - 04:35 pm

Role of CCUS in decarbonising Indian Cement Industry

  • Dr LP Singh, Director General, National Council for Cement & Building Material

04:35 pm

End of DAY 1

9:30 am - 10:15 am

REGISTRATION

10:15 am - 10:20 am

WELCOME NOTE & RECAP of DAY 1

Transforming with Technology and Automation

10:30 am - 11:30 am

PANEL DISCUSSION

Revolutionizing Cement Manufacturing: Technology and Automation

In the ever-evolving landscape of cement production, technology and automation have emerged as catalysts for transformation. This session delves into the latest innovations and practices that are reshaping the cement industry, enhancing efficiency and sustainability.

  • From cutting-edge machinery to data-driven automation: Unravel the impact of AI, IoT, and advanced robotics, shedding light on how these technologies optimize processes, reduce costs, and improve safety.
  • Automation in cement plants: Discussing real-world case studies and best practices
  • Equipping industry with the tools needed to navigate the future of cement production
Moderator
  • Himanshu Ghawri, Partner, PwC
SPEAKERS
  • Durgamadhab Mohanty, Sr VP, Birla Corporation
  • Vimal Kumar Jain, Technical Director, Heidelberg Cement
  • Hemantkumar Aiyer, VP and Head R&D, Nuvoco Vistas Corp Ltd
  • Arun Attri, CIO, Wonder Cement Limited
  • Bernd Henrich, Area Manager, Gebr Pfeiffer
  • Shiv Shubhang Mathur, Sr General Manager and Head (Sales and Marketing) Industrial Chain Division (Tube Investments of India)
  • Manish Chordia, Regional Sales Manager- Cement, South Asia & Africa, ABB India Ltd

11:30 am - 11:40 am

PARTNER PRESENTATION - ISGEC

11:40 am - 12:00 am

BREAK (10 mins)

CEMENT LEADERS PANEL

12:00 pm - 01:05 pm

Future Trends and Innovations in Cement Industry: A Sustainability Outlook

A highly anticipated panel discussion featuring CEOs of leading cement companies who will share their insights on the future trends and innovations in the cement industry from a sustainability perspective. This session promises to offer valuable perspectives on the way forward and shape the industry's sustainable future.

  • Strategies for integrating sustainability into core business operations, fostering collaboration, and creating shared value for stakeholders
  • Innovative approaches, such as carbon capture and utilization, alternative fuels, and renewable energy integration, to reduce carbon emissions and achieve climate targets
  • Harnessing the power of data analytics, artificial intelligence, and robotics to enhance efficiency, optimize operations, and minimize environmental impact.
  • Strategies for promoting responsible procurement, green building certifications, and fostering partnerships across the construction value chain
MODERATOR
  • Sumit Banerjee, Chairman Editorial Board, Indian Cement Review
SPEAKERS
  • Naveen Kumar, Director, Udaipur Cement Works
  • Pankaj Kejriwal, Executive Director, Star Cement
  • Shailendra Kumar Gupta, Chief Operating Officer & Cluster Head-North Zone, Ultratech
  • Nilesh Narwekar, CEO, JSW Cement Ltd
  • Sanjiv Garg, Secretary General, The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport and Managing Director, Pipavav Rail Corporation

01:15 pm - 02:30 pm

LUNCH

7th INDIAN CEMENT REVIEW AWARDS

02:30 pm - 02:35 pm

Lamp Lighting

  • Lt General Raghu Srinivasan, Director General, Border Roads Organisation
  • Sh. Sanjiv, Joint Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce, Government of India
  • Mr Emir Adiguzel, Founder & Director, World Cement Association
  • Mr Rajat Kumar Saini, CEO & MD, National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC)

02:35 pm - 02:40 pm

Welcome address

Pratap Padode, Founder & President FIRST Construction Council

02:45 pm - 03:15 pm

Awards Presentation

03:15 pm - 03:30 pm

GUESTS OF HONOUR - KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Sh. Sanjiv, Joint Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt of India

03:30 pm - 04:00 pm

GUESTS OF HONOUR

Lt General Raghu Srinivasan VSM, Director General, Border Roads Organisation

04:00 pm - 04:30 pm

Vote of Thanks

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