Achieving true carbon-zero cement requires a massive leap forward. We must move beyond simple clinker reduction and traditional CO2 mitigation, stepping into a new era of transformative materials strategies.
We are thrilled to invite you to an exclusive keynote presentation by Dr. Hongyan Ma, a leading expert in sustainable materials chemistry from the Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Dr. Ma will unveil a new paradigm for the construction industry: designing binders that actively mineralize carbon while delivering scalable, real-world performance.
Key Highlights of the Keynote:
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Powder-Scale COâ‚‚ Mineralization: Discover how converting selected solid wastes into carbon-negative supplementary cementitious materials combines permanent carbon storage with enhanced filler effects and reactivity.
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Magnesium Carbonate Chemistry: Explore alternative cements where COâ‚‚ acts as a reactive feedstock, enabling carbonate-driven strength development.
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Nontraditional Carbon Mineralization: Expand your understanding of the design space of “cement” through alternative binders.
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From Lab to Scale: Gain insights into materials chemistry, processing strategies, and performance validation at both mortar and concrete scales.
About the Speaker
Dr. Hongyan Ma is a Professor holding the Kummer Impact Professorship and Francisco Benavides Scholarship at Missouri S&T. He directs the Laboratory of Future Cements and Carbon-negative Initiatives (FUCCI). His pioneering research is backed by major agencies including the NSF, Department of Energy (ARPA-E, FECM), DoD, and DoT.
Event Details & Registration
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the breakthrough technologies that will shape the next generation of infrastructure. Email us at contact@industrylink.eu for sponsorships, exhibition, or registration or go to the event webpage and register! Newsletter subscribers have 20% off all the time, to all events we organize, so make sure you also register to receive the news and offers first!
The CarbonZero 2026 Awards (awarded on October 28, Tangla Brussels Hotel)Â 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.
Submit Your Nomination
Are you leading the charge toward a sustainable built environment? Or do you know a partner whose work deserves global recognition?
Nominate the project by writing at contact@industrylink.eu! Register to the event and be the first to see and congratulate the winners!
Other events in 2026:
Cementitious Materials Congress Europe October 28-29, Tangla Hotel Brussels, Belgium – included in the CarbonZero ticket
Women In Cement & Construction Congress EMEAÂ 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.
