The global construction industry is facing a significant demand for its services, even in regions such as Central Europe, where economic conditions are currently challenging. “Cement and concrete are needed, and it is up to us to decarbonise them”, said Martin Schneider, Chief Executive of VDZ. “Our sector is going to be part of a bigger solution. We will continue to contribute to global wellbeing while achieving net-zero and resource efficiency in our processes and in the value chain.”
The 9ᵗʰ International VDZ Congress 2024 will present a comprehensive overview of strategies for the cement and concrete industry to gradually reduce its CO₂ emissions, energy demand, and electricity consumption while ensuring the sustainability and future-oriented development of its products. Speakers from leading international institutions, cement producers and equipment suppliers will share their knowledge on the latest developments concerning the transformation of the industry on its way towards climate neutrality. The opening day will provide an overview of transformation issues along the cement and concrete value chain. These topics will be further explored on the second day in the sessions “Decarbonisation through carbon capture”, “Decarbonisation through process development” and “Digitalisation to increase efficiencies”. The third day of the congress will feature the sessions “Process control - emission abatement” and “Binder technology - existing and new concepts”. The VDZ Congress will thus provide participants with numerous impulses for shaping the further paths of transformation.
