The countdown is on. In just a few months, the global carbon-reduction community will gather for the 5th edition of CarbonZero 2026—and you won’t want to miss the groundbreaking insights on this year’s agenda. Join SBTI, UNIDO, Holcim, CRH, Dalmia Bharat, Arabian Cement Company Egypt, Riyadh Cement, PPC DRCongo, Cementos La Cruz, Refratechnik, Firefly, London Stock Exchange Group, CFP Energy, io Consulting, GreenCement, WTEnergy Advanced Solutions Cement Europe, European Metals, Bellona Europa, World Cement Association, FEBELCEM and create the map for efficiency, change and innovation.
We are thrilled to announce that Vincent Michel, Program Director of Go4ZERO at Holcim Belgium, will take the stage to present a true blueprint for the future: “Achieving Near-Zero cement production by triggering all decarbonization levers: the GO4ZERO case.”
The GO4ZERO programme represents a massive, deep transformation journey for Holcim’s cement operations in Western Europe. Vincent will pull back the curtain on how they are replacing an outdated, high-carbon production process with a groundbreaking new industry reference.
Attendees will get an inside look at how GO4ZERO:
Triggers every possible lever—from raw materials to the final cement portfolio—to drastically scale up circularity and slash emissions.
Builds robust partnerships within the Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) value chain to target near-zero carbon production in the coming years.
Provides actionable strategies that other industrial leaders can adapt to accelerate their own net-zero timelines.
Don’t miss your chance to learn from the pioneers rewriting the rules of sustainable manufacturing. Secure your spot today to connect with industry leaders, discover cutting-edge tech, and drive real climate action.
About the Speaker
Vincent Michel is a dedicated industrial leader guiding Holcim Belgium towards net-zero cement production. As a civil engineer holding advanced degrees in health and safety, environment, and management, he balances technical expertise with operational excellence. Over his career, he has served as a strategic P&L leader for multiple Holcim divisions, successfully managing among others alternative fuels and raw materials co-processing and ready-mix concrete businesses. These collective contributions to industrial decarbonization led to his recognition as Belgium’s Sustainability Professional of the Year 2025.
A central focus of his current work is leading the GO4ZERO transformation programme in Obourg, where he actively spearheads the development and execution of cutting-edge carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiatives. By securing critical EU funding and establishing complex partnerships along the value chain, he remains committed to transitioning heavy industry into a sustainable, low-carbon future
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The CarbonZero 2026 Awards (awarded on October 28, Tangla Brussels Hotel) Award Categories
1. CarbonZero Industrial Decarbonization Project of the Year
This category honors a specific, large-scale initiative that has demonstrated measurable impact. Whether it is a landmark carbon capture pilot, a successful transition to 100% alternative fuels, or a revolutionary circular economy partnership, this award recognizes technical ingenuity and operational success.
2. CarbonZero Decarbonization Leadership Award
Decarbonization requires more than technology; it requires courage. This award is dedicated to an individual or organizational leader who has championed sustainability at a systemic level. We are looking for the influencers who have steered their companies—and the industry—toward a lower-carbon future through policy, investment, and advocacy.
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Are you leading the charge toward a sustainable built environment? Or do you know a partner whose work deserves global recognition?
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Other events in 2026:
Cementitious Materials Congress Europe October 28-29, Tangla Hotel Brussels, Belgium -incuded in the CarbonZero fee
Women In Cement & Construction Congress EMEA October 30, Tangla Hotel Brussels, Belgium
ESG and Sustainability International Summit and Industry 5.0 Conference and Exhibition – November, 2026; Location: World Trade Center Sao Paulo, Brazil
Cementitious Materials International Technical & Trade Congress – MEA 8-9 December, 2026, Marrakesh, Morocco.
