Speaking opportunity

1. The short and long term outlook of the global cement market, trends & trade flow;
2. Cement price dynamics and price forecast;
3. Competition and consolidation prospects for cement market over the next twelve months;
4. Cement demand, prospect & investment challenges in Africa;
5. Analysis and forecast of cement demand and construction market in the Middle East countries (UAE, KSA, and Iraq)
6. Assessment of infrastructure development & housing projects in Turkey;
7. Performance overview of cement market in Europe;
8. Cement trade dynamics in Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemeni and UAE;
9. Strategy of Russian cement market in the face of economic turndown;
10. Chinese export of cement to the Middle East and Africa;
11. Current state of Indian cement market;
12. Outlook and opportunities for Iranian cement industry;
13. Cost-effective cement handling and distribution;
14. Bagging solutions for the 21st century;
15. Alternative fuel use in the cement industry;
16. Competitive advantages of manufacturing plants - wear and maintenance and production efficiency;
17. Current situation and future perspective of freight market.

Proceeding for speakers

• Presentations are to be given in English.
• It is not acceptable for company information to be included in presentations.
• All presentations will be 15-20 minutes in length - with five minutes for questions.
• All presenters must use PowerPoint software. All authors must also supply a written version of their paper in MSWord format in English, maximum length 3000 words - see the detailed instructions for authors.
• You should also include a short biography of the presenter (100 words maximum). This should include your initial training, your main work experience and your family situation/interests.
• All presenters must use a standard introductory 'slide', which will include the conference logo, the title of the presenter and the title of the presentation. This slide must also be used at the end of all presentations, while the question session is underway. Other 'slides' may take whatever form the presenters wish, but should include the conference logo in any of the four corners.

Benefits of speaking

• get your name and your company's name on all the promotional materials distributed to over 30,000 industry executives worldwide;
• raise your company's profile by making your presentation to the targeted audience;
• associate your company's brand with conference organisers;
• demonstrate your knowledge and your company's professionalism;
• get acquainted with the other senior panellist speakers;
• get noticed by the media.