The WCA hosted a World Cement Conference on the
“Future for the Cement Industry”
in association with INTERCEM

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Below you can review the schedule for this highly successful 2018 conference
Tuesday 4th December
18:30 |
Delegate Check-in |
19:30 |
Welcome Reception |
Wednesday 5th December
08:00 |
Registration and morning coffee |
09.00 |
World Cement Association General Assembly(Open only to members of the WCA) |
WCA World Cement Conference in association with Intercem“Future for the Cement Industry” |
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11:00 |
Welcome AddressAli Emir Adigüzel, Chairman, World Cement Association (WCA), Germany Malcolm Shelbourne, CEO, Intercem, United Kingdom |
11:10 |
Keynote AddressSong Zhiping, President, World Cement Association (WCA) China |
11:30 |
Cement Demand and Supply 2025The current status of the global cement industry. Demand and supply forecasts for all the major markets. A special report prepared exclusively by On-Field Research, the new leaders in cement industry information. Yassine Touahri Managing Partner, On-Field Research. United Kingdom and France. Arnaud Pinatel, Partner, On-Field Research. United Kingdom and France. |
12:30 |
Questions and Discussion |
13:00 |
Lunch
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14:30 |
IIOT... Ind 4.0 a thirst for dataDigitilisation changes everything and Industry finds themselves at a Tipping Point where they have to make Business and Technology dicisions. This presentation looks at the digital transformation that is taking place and the decisions Industry as a whole has to make from data ingestion platforms through to security Paul Hingley, Data Services Business Manager, Siemens – United Kingdom |
15:30 |
Digital HR and the future of workThere is pressure on businesses of all sizes today to rely on their people and the agility of the organization to transform digitally and thrive. Organizations must be able to attract, develop and retain the best people – tapping into their full potential and meaningfully connecting them to the company’s purpose and mission. At the same time people expect a different experience at work, especially when it comes to technology. Many CHROs are seeing a dramatic shift in HR from delivering transactional excellence to becoming architects of digital transformation. The new world of work operates differently and how work gets done is changing. This session explores how digitalization is impacting the nature of work and the workforce, and how digital HR can drive value and sustainability in a disruptive world. Mike Theaker, VP, HR Strategy & Digital Transformation, SAP SuccessFactors – United Kingdom |
16:00 |
Panel Discussion |
16:15 |
Coffee |
16:45 |
World Cement Association Climate Action PlanBernard Mathieu, Director Climate Action Programme, World Cement Association (WCA), Belgium |
17:10 |
Overcoming the challenges of risk and regulation to realise sustainability opportunitiesThe cement industry is a core component of a resilient and affordable built-environment of the future and is a critical sector for a worl committed to a low carbon transition. Join representatives from the We Mean Business coalition to hear how we are working across the globe to help companies navigate a complicated web of regulation that is often uncoordinated and lacking direction, overcoming these challenges and implementing climate action that realises the opportunities to achieve sustainability. Jenny Chu, Head of Energy Productivity Initiatives, The Climate Group – United Kingdom |
17:40 |
China and its future role in the global cement communityAs the producer of more than 50% of the world’s cement, China has a unique opportunity to provide a lead in how the industry will develop. Xingtai Cui, Chairman, China United Cement Corporation (CUCC), China |
18:00 |
Questions and panel discussion |
18:10 |
Conference closing remarks
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18:20 |
Drinks Reception |
19:30 |
Gala Dinner with entertainment from London’s leading Musicals hosted by Sesco Trading
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