World Cement Association Annual Conference To Convene In Bangkok

02 Mar 2026 CW Team

The programme will open with a comprehensive assessment of the global economic environment and its impact on cement markets, accompanied by regional outlooks across Asia and Europe. Discussions are scheduled to examine regulatory developments, including carbon border adjustment mechanisms in Europe, developments in China's carbon trading system and market dynamics across Thailand and South East Asia. Industry specialists are due to outline practical decarbonisation pathways that maintain competitiveness, spanning the use of alternative fuels, next generation supplementary cementitious materials, developments in calcined clay and AI enabled kiln optimisation. Sessions will also consider manufacturing efficiency and the role of digital tools in performance improvement.

The second day will focus on addressing overcapacity and industry restructuring with case studies and regional perspectives to provide delegates with operational insights. Additional sessions will explore digital maturity and AI driven plant operations, manufacturing optimisation, sustainable building solutions and circular concrete models, while examining evolving customer requirements across the construction value chain. An awards ceremony on 20 April will recognise excellence in sustainability, innovation, safety and leadership across the global cement sector.

Registration is now open and tickets include admission to all sessions, refreshments and lunch, exhibition access and the Awards Gala Dinner. Further information on the programme and practical details is available via the WCA Annual Conference 2026 event page, and enquiries regarding sponsorship or exhibition opportunities may be directed to the association's events team. The WCA reiterated that the conference aims to encourage collaboration and share practical solutions to accelerate decarbonisation while safeguarding competitiveness.

The World Cement Association (WCA) will host its 2026 Annual Conference from 19–21 April at The Athenee Hotel in Bangkok. Held under the theme of shaping a sustainable future through digitisation, innovation and performance, the event will bring together global cement industry leaders, policymakers, technology providers and stakeholders. The programme will present strategic, operational and sustainability perspectives intended to inform the sector's next phase of transformation. The programme will open with a comprehensive assessment of the global economic environment and its impact on cement markets, accompanied by regional outlooks across Asia and Europe. Discussions are scheduled to examine regulatory developments, including carbon border adjustment mechanisms in Europe, developments in China's carbon trading system and market dynamics across Thailand and South East Asia. Industry specialists are due to outline practical decarbonisation pathways that maintain competitiveness, spanning the use of alternative fuels, next generation supplementary cementitious materials, developments in calcined clay and AI enabled kiln optimisation. Sessions will also consider manufacturing efficiency and the role of digital tools in performance improvement. The second day will focus on addressing overcapacity and industry restructuring with case studies and regional perspectives to provide delegates with operational insights. Additional sessions will explore digital maturity and AI driven plant operations, manufacturing optimisation, sustainable building solutions and circular concrete models, while examining evolving customer requirements across the construction value chain. An awards ceremony on 20 April will recognise excellence in sustainability, innovation, safety and leadership across the global cement sector. Registration is now open and tickets include admission to all sessions, refreshments and lunch, exhibition access and the Awards Gala Dinner. Further information on the programme and practical details is available via the WCA Annual Conference 2026 event page, and enquiries regarding sponsorship or exhibition opportunities may be directed to the association's events team. The WCA reiterated that the conference aims to encourage collaboration and share practical solutions to accelerate decarbonisation while safeguarding competitiveness.

Infrastructure Urban

02 Jun 2026

VECV Sales Rise 7.8 Per Cent In May 2026

VE Commercial Vehicles recorded sales of 7,978 units in May 2026, compared to 7,401 units in May 2025, registering growth of 7.8 per cent. This included 7,789 units from the Eicher brand and 189 units from the Volvo brand.Eicher branded trucks and buses reported sales of 7,789 units during the month, up 7.3 per cent from 7,258 units a year earlier. In the domestic commercial vehicle market, Eicher sales rose 9.1 per cent to 7,375 units from 6,758 units in May 2025.Exports declined 17.2 per cent to 414 units from 500 units in the corresponding month last year. Volvo Trucks and Volvo Buses recor..

Infrastructure Urban

02 Jun 2026

Table Space Strengthens DESYN Leadership Team

Table Space has announced strategic leadership appointments within DESYN, its integrated Design and Build business, as it looks to strengthen operations across key enterprise and GCC markets in India. DESYN was launched as a strategic extension of Table Space’s workspace solutions portfolio to meet rising demand for agile, high-quality and rapidly deployable enterprise workspaces.Shruti Ookabhoy has joined DESYN as Executive Director and will lead the Design vertical, focusing on design capability, operational excellence and team development across markets. She brings over 22 years of experi..

Infrastructure Transport

02 Jun 2026

Concord Associate Bags Rs 2.79 Bn Kavach Order

Concord Control Systems said its associate company, Progota India, has received a Rs 2.79 bn domestic order from Indian Railways for the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of on-board Kavach 4.0 loco equipment.The order is scheduled for execution within 12 months and strengthens Concord’s role in India’s railway safety and signalling ecosystem. Kavach is India’s indigenous automatic train protection system, designed to improve operational safety by helping prevent signal passing at danger and reducing collision risks.Gaurav Lath, Joint Managing Director, Concord Control Syst..