Conference programme
This year, a line-up of leading expert speakers will host a series of panel debates on the hottest topics facing the industry in the region and presentations that offer case-studies and strategies to survive the crisis:
Day 1, Wednesday
| 08.00-9.20 | Registration |
| 09.20-9.30 | Welcome word from the organisers |
| 09.30-11.00 |
Session 1: Cement market outlook
- Price forecast of cement in the Middle East.
- The short and long term outlook on cement demand and chalenges.
- Current situation and future perspective of freight market.
- Competition and consolidation prospects for cement market over the next twelve months.
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| 11.00-11.30 | Coffee-break, networking |
| 11.30-13.00 |
Session 2: Regional market
- Analysis and forecast of cement construction market in the Middle East region.
- Assessment of cement projects development in Turkey.
- Russia' cement and concrete market development - what's on the horizon?
- Performance overview of cement market in Europe.
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| 13.00-14.30 | Lunch, networking |
| 14.30-16.00 |
Session 3: Cement export and import
- Cement trade dynamics in Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemeni and UAE.
- Strategy of Russian cement market in the face of economic turndown.
- Chinese export of cement to the Middle East.
- Current state of Indian cement market.
- Outlook and opportunities for Iranian cement industry.
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| 16.00-16.30 | Coffee-break, networking |
16.30-17.30 |
Session 4: Cement manufacturing
- Cost-effective cement handling and distribution.
- Bagging solutions for the 21st century.
- Alternative fuel use in the cement industry.
- Technical, quality and economical aspects influencing the relation between initial investment and daily operation cost for new production capacity or upgrading.
- Wear and maintenance: production efficiency.
- How can producers gain finance in the current debt and equity environment?
- Drivers of demand: What sectors will see the most growth in the coming years?
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| 17.30-18.30 | Evening reception |
Day 2, Thursday
| 10.00-16.00 | A field trip to a cement manufacturing plant. |
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