The 15th Africa Cementrade Summit, set for 11-12 November 2026 in Casablanca, will focus on how African cement producers can expand capacity while cutting carbon intensity. The agenda covers the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, LC3 calcined clay cement, waste heat recovery, renewable energy, and financing options like green bonds and sustainability-linked loans. Speakers include Dangote Cement, Ciments du Maroc, CIMPOR, and the African Development Bank. The event comes as cement makers face pressure from carbon regulation, energy costs, and export competition. Panels will discuss why lab-scale clinker substitution often fails at plant scale, and what it takes to make low-carbon projects bankable. For anyone tracking cement decarbonization, CBAM compliance, or industrial climate finance in Africa, the Casablanca agenda is a useful snapshot of where the sector is heading.
