Global CemTrader Conference programme 2014 - subject to change
Monday 2 June
08.30 Registration opens, coffee and networking in the exhibition area
09.15 Global CemTrader Conference welcome and introduction, Dr Robert McCaffrey, conference convenor
Session 1: Global and regional cement trends
09.30 The 9 mega-trends that will shape the future global cement industry: Robert McCaffrey, Global Cement
10.15 Global cement industry outlook for 2014: Imran Akram, IA Cement
10.45 Meet the delegates session: Delegates have the opportunity to introduce themselves to the audience
11.15 Coffee and networking in the Global CemTrader exhibition area
Session 1: Global and regional cement trends - continued
12.00 A close-up view of recent announcements and their potential impact on the North American cement industry: A mega-Merger, a major acquisition and a new entrant: Charlie Zeynel, ZAG International Inc.
12.30 How government policies are changing the dynamics of the African cement markets: Tony Hadley, consultant
13.00 Lunch and networking in the Global CemTrader exhibition area
Session 2: Coal and petcoke for cement
14.00 Global seaborne coal trade update and outlook: Janina Lam, Howe Robinson Shipbrokers
14.30 The coal and petcoke market – from the cement industry's point of view: Jo Gardner, Kiln Fuels Ltd
15.00 Global CemTrader Speed Dating Session 1: Bring plenty of business cards as we enjoy this concentrated and highly popular networking session
15.30 Coffee and networking in the Global CemTrader exhibition area
16.30 Emerging opportunities: US coal and petcoke exports for the global cement industry: Leigh Phillips, Biehl & Co
17.00 Day's end Keynote: How prefabricated grinding plants are changing global cement and clinker trade: Fernando Dueñas, Cemengal
18.00 Social evening. Beer and good bistro food at The Beehive, one of London's oldest pubs. The venue is about 15 minutes walk from the conference centre.
Tuesday 3 June
08.30 Registration opens, coffee and networking in the exhibition area
09.15 Opening keynote: The cement industry: How it can tackle today's societal challenges: Koen Coppenholle, chief executive, Cembureau - The European Cement Association
Session 3: SCMs for cement
09.45 Role of SCM for Holcim: Stefan Dietz, Holcim
10.15 European new build coal-fired power stations and their impact on global fly ash markets: Peter Brennan, Steag Power Minerals
10.45 Global CemTrader Speed Dating Session 2: Bring plenty of business cards as we enjoy this concentrated and highly popular networking session
11.15 Coffee and networking in the Global CemTrader exhibition area
12.00 Legal issues in international trading and shipping of cement products: Rory Gogarty, Holman Fenwick Willan LLP
12.30 Final keynote: 'How social networks are changing the global cement industry: David Perilli, Global Cement
13.00 Global Cement exchange session - Delegates break into special interest groups for discussions
13.30 Farewell lunch and networking in the Global CemTrader exhibition area