11-12 Nov, 2026
Casablanca, MOROCCO

Hyatt Regency Casablanca

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Speakers

About our Event Speakers

We bring you accomplished leaders, authors, and advocates with proven achievements and visionary perspectives from diverse fields and experiences. Their expertise, innovative ideas, and forward-thinking strategies offer valuable insights to drive growth and achieve success.

Speakers at this Event

Mr. Khalid Iben Khayat

Directeur Général - Pôle Industrie

YESHI Group

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Mr. Khalid Iben Khayat

Mr. Khalid Iben Khayat

Directeur Général - Pôle Industrie

YESHI Group

AGENDA SESSION

INVESTING IN AFRICA'S LOW-CARBON FUTURE: THE STRATEGIC JOURNEY BEHIND YESHI GROUP'S CALCINED CLAY CEMENT PROJECT IN IVORY COAST

Day 1 [Wed 11, November], at 03:05 PM

PROFILE

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Dr. David Canabate

Chartering Broker

Auto Chartering SA

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Dr. David Canabate

Dr. David Canabate

Chartering Broker

Auto Chartering SA

AGENDA SESSION

SHIPPING TRENDS, FREIGHT OUTLOOK, AND PORT DEVELOPMENT 5IN WEST AFRICA

Day 2 [Thu 12, November], at 09:05 AM

PROFILE

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Auto Chartering is a Spanish shipping and logistics company with a Strong specialization in the cement industry supply chain based in Barcelona, Athens, Dubai and Singapore.

With 25+ years experience in shipping, David Canabate joined Auto chartering in the year 2002.David Canabate holds a Phd in Science and Nautical engineering and a Postgraduate Degree in Port Operations Management .

Mr. Philippe Richart

CEO

World Cement Association

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Mr. Philippe Richart

Mr. Philippe Richart

CEO

World Cement Association

AGENDA SESSION

WORLD CEMENT OUTLOOK & STRATEGY TO EXCEL IN AFRICA

Day 1 [Wed 11, November], at 11:15 AM

PROFILE

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Ms. Kiranmai Sanagavarapu

Director, Low Carbon Solutions

Fuller Technologies

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Ms. Kiranmai Sanagavarapu

Ms. Kiranmai Sanagavarapu

Director, Low Carbon Solutions

Fuller Technologies

AGENDA SESSION

INDUSTRIALISING CALCINED CLAY: CLOSING THE GAP BETWEEN LAB SUBSTITUTION RATES AND PLANT REALITY

Day 2 [Thu 12, November], at 12:10 PM

PROFILE

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Kiranmai Sanagavarapu (Kiran) works on industrial decarbonisation, with experience spanning process engineering, product leadership, and commercial deployment in the cement and building materials industry. Her work focuses on how existing industrial systems can be adapted to meet climate and sustainability goals without losing sight of operational and economic realities.

She is involved in shaping and scaling decarbonisation pathways across technology development, plant upgrades, and deployment decisions - with a focus on solutions that can move beyond pilots and be implemented across operating assets. Her perspective is grounded in practical exposure to how decarbonisation decisions are made, funded, and executed within industry.

She currently serves as Director of Low Carbon Solutions at Fuller Technologies, leading the company's portfolio of CO2-reduction technologies across materials, fuels, and process optimisation.

Mr. Ovic Mbi Mabiala

Country Director

CIMPOR Côte d'Ivoire

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Mr. Ovic Mbi Mabiala

Mr. Ovic Mbi Mabiala

Country Director

CIMPOR Côte d'Ivoire

AGENDA SESSION

LEADING THE CALCINED CLAY: CIMPOR’S LC3 EXPERIENCE

Day 1 [Wed 11, November], at 02:05 PM

PROFILE

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Mr. Victor Gomez

General Manager

PENTOL Gmbh

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Mr. Victor Gomez

Mr. Victor Gomez

General Manager

PENTOL Gmbh

AGENDA SESSION

VANADIUM: THE HIDDEN ENEMY — COMBUSTION OPTIMIZATION, BUILDUP AND RING CONTROL IN CEMENT KILNS

Day 1 [Wed 11, November], at 04:05 PM

PROFILE

https://cdn.cmtevents.com/cmtstaticcontent/eventdatas/261121/speakers/victor-gomez.jpgVictor Gómez is General Manager at Pentol GmbH, specializing in combustion optimization and the treatment of high-sulfur and vanadium-rich fuels. With over 10 years of experience in the field, he focuses on market and product development for the cement segment, helping plants worldwide improve kiln stability, reduce deposits and rings, and unlock the operational potential of alternative and high-sulfur fuels.

Dr. Oyekemi Oyelola

Deputy Head - Sustainability

Dangote Cement Plc

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Dr. Oyekemi Oyelola

Dr. Oyekemi Oyelola

Deputy Head - Sustainability

Dangote Cement Plc

AGENDA SESSION

SCALING CEMENT PRODUCTION ACROSS AFRICA: GROWTH, INVESTMENT AND THE PATH TO SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

Day 1 [Wed 11, November], at 11:45 AM

PROFILE

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Ismail Acar

Country Director

Cimpor Ghana Ltd

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Ismail Acar

Ismail Acar

Country Director

Cimpor Ghana Ltd

AGENDA SESSION

LEADING THE CALCINED CLAY: CIMPOR’S LC3 EXPERIENCE

Day 1 [Wed 11, November], at 02:05 PM

PROFILE

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Abderrahim Taibi

Director

IMANOR - Institut Marocain de Normalisation

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Abderrahim Taibi

Abderrahim Taibi

Director

IMANOR - Institut Marocain de Normalisation

AGENDA SESSION

CEMENT STANDARDS IN MOROCCO : FOR GUARANTEED TECHNICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND CARBON PERFORMANCE

Day 1 [Wed 11, November], at 12:15 PM

PROFILE

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Mr. Mohamed Yassine Ghilane

Corporate Digitalization & Performance Lead

CIMAT/CIMAF Technical Services

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Mr. Mohamed Yassine Ghilane

Mr. Mohamed Yassine Ghilane

Corporate Digitalization & Performance Lead

CIMAT/CIMAF Technical Services

AGENDA SESSION

KEYNOTE : DIGITALIZING A MULTI-SITE CEMENT ENTERPRISE WITH AN INDUSTRIAL DATA PLATFORM - BUILDING THE FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCED ANALYTICS AND AI

Day 1 [Wed 11, November], at 09:40 AM

PROFILE

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Mohamed Yassine Ghilane is Corporate Digitalization & Performance Lead at CIMAT/CIMAF Technical Services, leading the Group’s industrial digital transformation and performance management initiatives across multiple African operations. He is responsible for defining and deploying digital solutions aligned with the Group’s strategic vision, including industrial data management, business intelligence, LIMS, AI, and other tailored digital projects addressing evolving needs. He also oversees corporate performance management, enabling operational excellence through standardized KPIs, cross-site benchmarking, and coordinating data-driven decision-making.

Said Elhadi

President

Association Professionnelle des Cimentiers (APC)

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Said Elhadi

Said Elhadi

President

Association Professionnelle des Cimentiers (APC)

AGENDA SESSION

TOPIC TO BE FINALIZED

Day 1 [Wed 11, November], at 09:10 AM

PROFILE

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Ms. Imane HANAFI

Representative

MCM

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Ms. Imane HANAFI

Ms. Imane HANAFI

Representative

MCM

AGENDA SESSION

THE CONTRACTOR'S PERSPECTIVE: DELIVERING MOROCCO'S INFRASTRUCTURE AMBITIONS WITH LOW-CARBON CEMENT

Day 1 [Wed 11, November], at 04:35 PM

PROFILE

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Mr. Juan Villarraga

Trading Manager South Europe & NW Africa, Cementitious Materials

EP Power Minerals

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Mr. Juan Villarraga

Mr. Juan Villarraga

Trading Manager South Europe & NW Africa, Cementitious Materials

EP Power Minerals

AGENDA SESSION

GLOBAL CEMENTITIOUS MATERIALS TRADE: SHIFTING TRADE FLOWS, SUPPLY CHAIN RISKS AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES

Day 2 [Thu 12, November], at 10:05 AM

PROFILE

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