2nd Virtual Global CemProcess Seminar and Exhibition 2021
Cement Industry 4.0: Process optimisation in cement manufacture
10:00 - 17:00 CET (berlin, Paris, Rome), Tuesday 11 May 2021
#cemprocess
Introduction
The Global CemProcess Conference is a well-established event that looks at cement process optimisation, including pyroprocessing, diagnostics, AI, process control, alternative fuels and electrical energy efficiency.
The 1st Virtual Global CemProcess Seminar took place in April 2020 - the first major virtual conference to be organised for the cement industry during the coronavirus pandemic - to great acclaim (see below). The 2nd Virtual Global CemProcess Seminar will take place on 11 May 2021. The next real-world event will take place in May 2022.
Free registration includes attendance at the webinar, live Q&A, a download of the programme and basic delegate list, attendance at the post-event Zoom meet-up and access to the post-event video.
The Premium Delegate Pack is available for purchase (use the link below) for GBP£49.95 (includes on-the-day downloads of the presenter slides and full delegate list with opted-in emails). After purchase, you will be emailed a link to download the Premium Delegate Pack on the day of the event.
Purchase Premium Delegate Pack 2021
Seminar participants are automatically enrolled as registered users of Global Cement - including free news updates, magazine notifications and more.
For commercial enquiries, including sponsored presentations, please contact Paul Brown, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or +44 776 7475 998.
The organisers retain the right to rescind any registration at any time, for any reason, and to vary the programme and/or offering, with no recompense or recourse.
Over 550 delegates from 82 countries have already registered for the 2021 event: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guyana, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Republic Of (South Korea), Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Nigeria, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Yemen
Programme 2021 (subject to change)
Programme is run on Central European Time (Berlin, Paris, Rome)
9.00 Exhibition time
Session 1
10:00 Introduction and house-keeping, Robert McCaffrey, moderator
10.10 Keynote, Paper 1: 'Leveraging satellite remote sensing for cement operations,' Simon Ben Arous, Kayrros
10.35 Q&A
10.45 Paper 2: 'CO2 reduction in cement logistics,’ Karsten Horn, INFORM
11.10 Q&A
11.20 Paper 3: ‘MAC Innovative Pulse Valve Technology : Energy savings up to 60% on your dust collectors - Proven on existing installations,’ Davorin Novakovic, MAC Valves Europe
11.45 Q&A
11.55 Lunch break + Exhibition time slides
Session 2
13.00 Paper 4: 'Minimising your green foot print: Optimisation results after 25 years of KIMA Process Control,' Dirk Schmidt, KIMA Process Control GmbH
13.25 Q&A
13.35 Paper 5: ‘Reducing cost and carbon emissions from existing assets using deep reinforcement learning,’ Aidan O’Sullivan, Daniel Summerbell; Carbon Re
14.00 Q&A
14.10 Paper 6: 'Setting standards in the use of alternative fuels,' Luigi Di Matteo, DI MATTEO Förderanlagen GmbH & Co. KG
14.35 Q&A
14.45 Paper 7: 'Continuous kiln stabilization is possible - how AI-driven decision-support solutions hold the key,' Liran Akavia, Seebo
15.10 Q&A
15.20 Final remarks and farewell
What does the global cement community say about Virtual Global CemProcess Seminar?
- Very well organized; courageous to organize such a meeting in the current situation !
- Very well prepared. Very good panel of subjects.
- Well organized, perfect working, THANKS for that opportunity!
- Good, it was very informative
- It worked very well, I think also because you and your team did a very good job!
- Good experience.
- The participation was definitively more positive than I expected.
- Wonderful! This was a terrific alternative to having no conference. Thanks for organizing on a moment's notice. Terrifically appreciated.
- A good alternative in this very strange times of corona
- Really good conference. Thanks to you! Stay healthy!
1st Virtual Global CemProcess Conference and Exhibition, 21 - 22 April 2020
Quote of the day: ‘It was a wonderful experience to get some in depth knowledge of Cement Industry 4.0. Some of the topics providing visionary way forward were very useful for all the cement manufacturers. Thank you very much indeed to provide such an excellent opportunity not only to practice the distant conferencing as well as know how about the latest trends in cement industry.’ Shoaib Akram, General Manager, Askari Cement Limited Nizampur
Including over 400 delegates from 62 countries: Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, New Caledonia, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA and Vietnam.
Programme of 1st Global CemProcess Conference 2020
Programme is run on Central European Time (Berlin, Paris, Rome, Madrid, Athens etc)
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Session 1: Current status of the global cement industry 10.00 Introduction and Moderator’s remarks - 5 minutes 10.05 Keynote: Paper 1: ‘Coronavirus: Current status and effects on global cement industry,’ Robert McCaffrey, Global Cement 10.25 Q&A - 5 mins 10.30 ‘Ad’ 1 - 2 mins 10.32 Keynote: Paper 2: 'Global cement and concrete industry outlook,’ Claude Loréa, Global Cement and Concrete Association 10.52 Q&A - 5 mins 'Exhibition time' & networking (33 minutes)
Session 2: Cement plant control strategies 11.30 Paper 3: ‘Machine learning in the cement industry – A reality check,’ Paul Flachskampf, INFORM 11.45 Paper 4: ‘Predictive high-level control: the answer from artificial intelligence,’ Dirk Schmidt, Kima Process Control GmbH 12.00 ‘Ad’ 2 - 2 mins 12.02 Paper 5: ‘Clean algorithms in dusty processes - Self-learning, dynamic, and intelligent control systems for grinding plants,’ Adlan Omer, aixprocess GmbH 12.17 Q&A - 13 mins 'Exhibition time' & networking (30 minutes)
13.00 Paper 6: ’Advanced Process Control: Predictive and Prescriptive Advanced Analytics for Cement,’ Juliano de Goes Arantes, Rockwell 13.15 Paper 7: ‘Saving production costs by using plant wide data to optimise your production planning,’ Marie O’Grady, ABB 13.30 Q&A - 10 mins 'Exhibition time' & networking (20 minutes)
Session 3: Sensors, analysis and monitoring 14.00 Paper 8: ‘Continuous in-situ gas analysis for DeNOx/SCR optimisation,’ Felix Bartknecht, Tobias Egle, SICK AG 14.15 Paper 9: ‘More than a measured value: How digital measurement technology and IIOT offerings contribute to plant safety and resource efficiency in the cement industry,’ Kristina Rosenberger, Endress + Hauser Messtechnik GmbH + Co. KG 14.30 Q&A - 10 mins 14.40 Paper 10: ‘Advanced analytical approach and machine learning technics in real-time chemical analysis for cement production optimisation, using non-nuclear real-time analyzer technology based on LIBS (laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy),’ Marius Sugentaitis, Lyncis 14.55 Paper 11: ‘Cement quality control and standards, and the 4.0 industry,’ Vanderley John, University of São Paulo 15.10 Paper 12: 'Connecting maintenance, process and production through data-driven decision making,’ Sebastian Muschaweck, DALOG Diagnosesysteme GmbH 15.25 Q&A - 10 mins 15.35 Moderator’s remarks 15.40 'Exhibition time' & networking 16.00 Day 1 event end. 19.00-20.00 Virtual CemProcess Conference Social Evening on ZOOM. Bring a drink, wear a hat ('prizes' for the best/most outlandish/spectacular hats) and be prepared for our international QUIZ. The link to Join will be sent to you by email during the day. |
Session 4: Alternative fuels - state-of-the-art 10.00 Introduction and Moderator’s remarks - 5 minutes 10.05 Paper 13: 'The future of cement production technologies and of alternative fuels – attempting an outlook on the years 2025, 2030 and 2050,’ Sussan Pasuki, HeidelbergCement 10.25 Paper 14: ’Financial aspects of using different types of AF - impacts on process versus cost benefits,’ Stéphane Poellaer, Alterline sprl 10.45 ‘Ad’ 2 - 2 mins 10.47 Paper 15: ‘World-class alternative fuels projects at City Cement Company, Saudi Arabia,’ Majed Al Osailan, City Cement Company 11.07 Q&A - 5 mins 'Exhibition time' & networking (18 minutes) 11.30 Paper 16: ’Closing the loop - Best practices in efficient alternative fuels utilisation,’ Luigi Di Matteo, Di Matteo Group 11.45 Paper 17: ‘A proven mechanical and biological treatment for transforming MSW to RDF with constant and reliable quantity: a sustainable and affordable approach,’ Sara Dallasta, Eggersmann Recycling Technology 12.00 Q&A - 10 mins 'Exhibition time' & networking (30 minutes)
Session 5: Current status of the global cement industry… continued 12.40 Keynote: Paper 18: 'Economic outlook' Ed Sullivan, chief economist, US Portland Cement Association 13.30 Keynote: Paper 19: 'Operating safely in a pandemic,' John Kline, Consultant 13.55 Q&A - 5 mins
Session 6: Production optimisation 14.00 Paper 20: ’Direct estimation of raw mix resources and reserves according to process constraints,' Arnaud Pujol, apbp consulting GmbH 14.15 Paper 21: ‘Troubleshooting measurement systems of raw meal, cement and clinker silos from the structural point of view,’ Tarek Nasr, vnplan beratende ingenieure gmbh 14.30 Q&A - 10 mins 14.40 Paper 22: ‘Next generation Digital Target Operating Models which allow cement firms to optimise, digitise and humanise at the same time,’ Angus Maclean, Proudfoot 14.55 Paper 23: ‘Reduction of energy consumption through exchange of pneumatic screw pumps by the Kreisel highly-wear-resistant rotary feeder,’ Chris Gabucan, Kreisel GmbH & Co. KG
Session 7: Into the future 15.10 Closing keynote: Paper 24: The multiple benefits of ‘green' hydrogen for decarbonisation of cement production and reduction of operating costs,’ Xavier d’Hubert, XDH 15.30 Q&A & Discussion - 15 mins 15.45 Moderator’s remarks and conference 'prizes' (most active on cyber-network, most active on Slido Q&A). 15.50 'Exhibition time' & networking 16.30 Day 2 event end.
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Commercial opportunities
A number of commercial opportunities are available at the virtual event:
- Advertise in the conference delegate list (downloadable by registered delegates);
- Provide a 2-minute pre-recorded 'ad';
- Sponsored presentation slot;
- Sponsorship (your company logo on the conference materials and on the virtual conference holding page);
- Participate in 'Exhibition time' (Your company slide on Powerpoint rotation with other 'exhibitors').
For further details, please contact Paul Brown, commercial director, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
'Exhibition time': Company order determined by order of confirmation. Companies provide a Powerpoint slide (4:3 aspect ratio) which is part of a continuous loop played during 'Exhibition time' - you can include your company's offering, contact details, a QR code, anything you want!
What did the global cement community say about organising the first-ever major virtual conference for the cement industry?
"Personally I think it´s a great idea and hope that many will participate. It is definitely a chance to push digitalisation forward!" - Virtual attendee
"Great initiative!" - Virtual attendee
"Well done guys… creative… like it… We will be there!" - Virtual attendee
"Extremely good initiative for the Cement Process managers. Congratulations." V.K. Jain, CTO, Jaiprakash Associates, Cement Division
"Great initiative of the Global Cement team to organise the CemProcess conference online. Good luck for the organisers and the participating companies." - Virtual attendee
"Never giving up and trying to find solutions is the right way in this special situation. Well done and have a great 'new' event." - Virtual attendee
"Looking forward to be part of it and meeting the Global Cement online community in April!" - Virtual attendee
"The virtual Conference sounds brilliant: you guys are always one step ahead. Additionally, it is always a pleasure to present at your conferences." - Virtual attendee and speaker
