Building Africa's Low-Carbon Cement Future: Logistics, Alternative Materials & Industrial Competitiveness
Africa's cement industry stands at a defining moment. As governments accelerate infrastructure development, urbanisation and industrialisation, cement producers are under increasing pressure to balance capacity growth with decarbonisation, energy security and operational competitiveness.
Against this backdrop, the 15th Africa CemenTrade Summit in Casablanca, Morocco bringing together cement manufacturers, policymakers, investors, technology providers, logistics specialists and sustainability leaders to explore the next phase of Africa's cement transformation.
The industry is witnessing significant investment across new production facilities, grinding plants, logistics infrastructure, renewable energy integration and digital manufacturing capabilities. At the same time, growing focus on carbon reduction, alternative fuels, clinker substitution and emerging low-carbon cement technologies is reshaping the future of cement production across the continent.
A major area of interest is the development and commercialisation of Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) and other supplementary cementitious materials. With abundant clay resources available in many African markets, LC3 presents a practical pathway to reduce clinker content, lower emissions and enhance long-term competitiveness while supporting local value creation.
The summit will also examine how producers are scaling the use of alternative fuels and raw materials (AFR), integrating renewable energy, improving energy efficiency and responding to carbon-related regulations and export market requirements. Morocco itself has intensified efforts to decarbonise its cement sector through a national roadmap focused on alternative fuels, renewable energy, energy efficiency and clinker reduction, positioning the country as a regional leader in industrial decarbonisation.
Digitalisation will remain a key theme, with discussions covering AI-driven process optimisation, predictive maintenance, smart plant operations, advanced process control and data-driven decision-making to improve plant performance and profitability.
In addition, delegates will gain insights into the critical role of logistics, transport infrastructure and regional trade flows in shaping cement demand, market access and supply chain resilience across Africa's diverse and fast-growing markets.
Join senior industry leaders in Casablanca as they shape the future of Africa's cement industry and unlock opportunities for sustainable growth, innovation and decarbonisation through 2027 and beyond.
Key Highlights
- Africa’s Cement Market Outlook & Capacity Expansion
Assessing demand growth, infrastructure investments, regional trade flows, and emerging production hubs.
- Logistics, Infrastructure & Supply Chain Resilience
Port congestion, freight costs, cross-border trade, rail and transport networks, and their impact on cement pricing and market competitiveness.
- Calcined Clay & Low-Carbon Cement Innovation
Scaling LC3 and calcined clay projects, local raw material opportunities, commercial viability, and decarbonisation benefits across Africa.
- Alternative Fuels, Energy Transition & Operational Excellence
Reducing fuel dependency through AFRs, renewable energy integration, waste-to-energy solutions, and energy efficiency improvements.
- Digitalisation, Carbon Capture & Future Cement Technologies
Smart plants, AI-driven optimisation, CCUS developments, and emerging technologies supporting net-zero ambitions.
- Financing Cement Decarbonisation: ESG, Carbon Markets & Sustainable Investment Pathways
Why Attend
- Gain insights into Africa's cement market outlook
- Learn from leading cement producers and industry experts
- Discover technologies driving efficiency and emissions reduction
- Network with decision-makers from across Africa and international markets
- Explore investment and partnership opportunities shaping the future of the sector
Join industry leaders in Casablanca to accelerate the transformation of Africa's cement and construction materials industry.
Testimonials from 14th Africa Cementrade 2025 in Accra
Very exciting
– Lafarge Africa
Good audience
– Intercem engineering
The topic was very good and quality presentations
– CIS
Awesome
– thyssenkrupp polysius
An invaluable event for shaping the future of African Cement Industry
– Sinoma Energy Conservation
Very enriching for a newcomer in the profession
- Universelle Industries
An excellent platform for sharing innovative solutions and building valuable partnerships within the Africa Cement Industry
– SPA Biskria Cement
Very well organised. Good opportunity to meet with local actors of the industry to see the latest technology developments
– Cemengal
Engaging and interesting speakers across key sectors of the industry
– Range shipping
Very good organization & very satisfied
– CIMAF
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