Global Network Unites in Panama to Advance Sustainable Concrete
20 Mar 2025
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CW Team
The Innovandi Global Cement and Concrete Research Network (GCCRN) is hosting its Spring Week from March 17 to 21, 2025, in Panama City, bringing together delegates from over 40 academic institutions and 30 industry members to accelerate sustainable cement and concrete innovations.
The event aims to foster research that drives decarbonisation in the cement and concrete industry, aligning with the goal of achieving net-zero concrete by 2050.
鈥淭o reach net-zero concrete by 2050, collaboration beyond our industry is essential. Spring Week provides a vital platform for innovation,鈥� said Davide Zampini, GCCRN Industrial Chair and Vice President of Global Research Development at Cemex.
Karen Scrivener, GCCRN鈥檚 Scientific Chair and Director at EPFL, highlighted the event鈥檚 importance, stating that it marks a milestone in advancing net-zero research through diverse global collaboration.
Spring Week enables industrial and academic leaders to engage directly with PhD students, postdocs, and researchers worldwide, all focused on decarbonising concrete.
Innovandi GCCRN connects industry and academia to drive pre-competitive research, investing 鈧�10 million annually, including 鈧�1.2 million dedicated to CO? reduction.
Sessions will explore key topics, including:
- Alternative materials and processes
- Concrete recycling innovations
- Renewable energy integration
- Kiln electrification
- Carbon capture advancements
Spring Week aims to catalyse breakthroughs in sustainable concrete solutions, reinforcing global efforts to reduce the industry鈥檚 carbon footprint.
The Innovandi Global Cement and Concrete Research Network (GCCRN) is hosting its Spring Week from March 17 to 21, 2025, in Panama City, bringing together delegates from over 40 academic institutions and 30 industry members to accelerate sustainable cement and concrete innovations.The event aims to foster research that drives decarbonisation in the cement and concrete industry, aligning with the goal of achieving net-zero concrete by 2050.鈥淭o reach net-zero concrete by 2050, collaboration beyond our industry is essential. Spring Week provides a vital platform for innovation,鈥� said Davide Zampini, GCCRN Industrial Chair and Vice President of Global Research Development at Cemex.Karen Scrivener, GCCRN鈥檚 Scientific Chair and Director at EPFL, highlighted the event鈥檚 importance, stating that it marks a milestone in advancing net-zero research through diverse global collaboration.Spring Week enables industrial and academic leaders to engage directly with PhD students, postdocs, and researchers worldwide, all focused on decarbonising concrete.Innovandi GCCRN connects industry and academia to drive pre-competitive research, investing 鈧�10 million annually, including 鈧�1.2 million dedicated to CO? reduction.Sessions will explore key topics, including:Alternative materials and processesConcrete recycling innovationsRenewable energy integrationKiln electrificationCarbon capture advancementsSpring Week aims to catalyse breakthroughs in sustainable concrete solutions, reinforcing global efforts to reduce the industry鈥檚 carbon footprint.
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