New speakers announced for Women in CemCo Americas 2026 (Hilton Anatole Hotel, Dallas, March 12-13)! Get your spot now as seating is limited and join a transformative experience that is more than a conference, more than a training and more than what you can imagine in terms of skills building.
Lost in Translation: Operations vs. Executive Speak by Anne M. Ellis, P.E., Hon.M.ACI, Dist.M.ASCE, F.ICT, NAC
You’re fluent in process, but does your message land in the boardroom? Too often, operational brilliance gets buried in the weeds—while execs tune in to vision, velocity, and value. This session is your decoder ring: learn when to zoom in, when to zoom out, and how to make your voice resonate from the jobsite to the C-suite.
Anne began her career as a structural engineer, later working in the concrete and cement industry before rising to executive leadership at a global infrastructure company with 100,000 employees across 154 countries. Today, she is CEO of Ellis Global, advising clients in the engineering and construction industry on growth and innovation, while also serving on corporate boards and as a strategic advisor to start-ups.
Recognized internationally in the field of concrete, Anne served as president of the American Concrete Institute and co-authored the Standard Handbook for Civil Engineers. Her contributions have earned her numerous honors, including induction into the National Academy of Construction, ASCE Distinguished Member status, and the Construction Industry Institute’s Carroll H. Dunn Award of Excellence.
Innovative Strategies to Recruit and Retain Women in the Concrete Industry presented by Julia Garbini President, Concrete Advancement Foundation
In order to recruit and retain more women in our industry, we need to take an honest assessment of barriers to entry and gaps in mentorship so that we can identify ways to overcome those obstacles. Julia Garbini will share insights about several innovative programs and tools that are taking a different approach to attracting women to our industry, as well as opportunities presented by leveraging new technology and a cultural shift in the way we do business so that we may grow and inspire the next generation of female leadership.
Julia Garbini is President of the Concrete Advancement Foundation. In this role, she leads the selection, project management and implementation of the Foundation’s various research and education programs, including the agenda of the Foundation’s largest investment in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Concrete Sustainability Hub (MIT CSHub). She also spearheads the Foundation’s outreach and communications efforts, as well as oversight of the Foundation’s finances and endowment.
Mrs. Garbini joined the Foundation as in 2004 and has been affiliated with the concrete and construction industries since 1991, including past roles with the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association and Associated Builders and Contractors. Prior to joining the industry, she worked on Capitol Hill in the U.S. House of Representatives.
You can link your participation to Cementitious Materials International Technical & Trade Congress – Americas
📅 March 11-12, 2026 | 📍Hilton Anatole, Dallas TX, USA
A high-level industry congress dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and trade in the cementitious materials sector that involves two key tracks:
Technical Innovations – Sustainable materials, advanced manufacturing, and cutting-edge technologies.
Trade & Market Dynamics – Market integration, supply chain efficiency, and regulatory trends.
Confirmed Speakers:
- Grant Quasha, Chairman & CEO, Eco Material Technologies a CRH Company
- Dr. Maria Juenger, Professor, The University of Texas at Austin & President of American Concrete Institute
- David Perkins, Senior Vice President, Sustainability & Public Affairs, North America, Heidelberg Materials
- Tiffany Reed-Villarreal, Director, Sustainability Codes and Standards, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
- Dean A. Frank, Principal / Consultant, Dean Frank Associates, LLC
- Dr. Nancy Beltran, Director of Concrete Pavements, Cement Council of Texas (CCT)
- Dr. Anol Mukhopadhyay, Director, Concrete Innovation Lab, CIR Materials and Rigid Pavement, Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI)
- Dr. Rich Szecsy, CEO, Big Town Concrete
- Darren Wilbanks, Technical Service Manager, Texas Lehigh Cement Company
- Corey J. Zollinger, Director – Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions, CEMEX
- Hongyan Ma – Professor & Director, Laboratory of Future Cements and Carbon-Negative Initiatives (FUCCI), Missouri University of Science and Technology
More details about our two events and onine tickets here: https://industrylink.eu/event/women-in-cemco-international-congress-americas-2026/ and https://industrylink.eu/event/cementitious-materials-international-congress-americas-2026/
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Other events in 2026:
ESG and Sustainability International Summit and Industry 5.0 Conference and Exhibition – June 10-11, 2026; Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
A premier regional platform for industry leaders to discuss sustainability, ESG strategies, and regulatory advancements in cement and construction. This event brings together thought leaders and corporate professionals from around the world to explore the latest trends in sustainable finance, legal frameworks, and industry innovations.
We are also including panel discussions on Industry 5.0 to discuss how AI and Automation and other smart solutions are contributing to the decarbonization of the cement & construction industry.
The event is designed to inspire, educate, and empower corporate attendees to drive sustainable progress and create a positive impact on our planet and society, previous editions were held in Madeira, Portugal and Cairo, Egypt in 2024 and 2025 respectively.
Cementitious Materials International technical and Trade Congress EMEA December 2026, Location TBA
The EMEA edition of the Cementitious Materials International technical and Trade Congress is poised to build om success stories of past events – the first edition was held in Casablanca, Morocco in April 2024 and the second edition was also held in Cairo earlier this year.
This is once again an opportunity to network with your peers and leaders in the industry, gain first-hand insights on regional trends, learn from industry experts about the latest market dynamics, regulatory changes and future outlook of cementitious materials in the region.
See link for the summary of the last edition – Cementitious Materials International TechTrade Congress – EMEA | Cairo, Egypt | June 3-4, 2025 (Overview here)
CarbonZero Alternative Fuels & Raw Materials Global Conference & Exhibition 2026 to include Cementitious Europe – Congress, Date TBA October 2026; Location: Belgium
This premier global platform, CarbonZero brings together senior decision-makers to accelerate the transition to Net Zero in cement and construction. The conference will explore green alternatives—ranging from alternative fuels and raw materials to clinker substitutes-alongside emerging technologies, carbon capture, financing and investment strategies, policy developments, and industry standards. This C-level gathering convenes leaders from cement manufacturing, construction, technology, research, academia, and regulatory institutions—united in shaping actionable and sustainable solutions.
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