Cemtech Prague - 16-19 September 2007 | The Hilton Prague Hotel

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After an absence of 16 years, Cemtech Conferences and Exhibitions returned to Prague, Czech Republic to rediscover the city's unique history and charm. The Hilton Prague Hotel played host to this year¹s leading European cement meeting, between 16-19th September 2007, where some 350 delegates from 40 countries gathered for the latest discussions under the theme of 'Advances in Technology & Management'.

A wide array of presentations covered recent technology advances. These included a look at various aspects of alternative fuels usage, plant performance initiatives and improvements, plus a practical guide to preheater modification. Improving profitability and operational costs were given due attention as was a review of recent environmental legislation and implications for the European cement sector.

A major 70 stand exhibition area gave some of the leading cement industry suppliers the opportunity to showcase their latest advances and provided an additional platform for delegates to network and create new alliances.

Proceedings were rounded off in true style with the final Gala dinner held at the stunning Municipal House ­ one of Prague's most prominent Art Nouveau building. Delegates and their partners were entertained by a Brazilian drum troupe, the memorable Bambino de Prague choir and then dined to the sounds of Hevalka's Melody Makers ­ an unforgettable night.

At the gala dinner, delegates were asked to vote on three possible venues for the September 2008 Cemtech Europe meeting. High on the list were Amsterdam, followed by Paris and Geneva. We shall now visit and sample all the top hotels in each of the above cities to find the most suitable venue on your behalf. Its a tough job, but someone has to do it!

Thanks to all who attended and helped to make this event one of our best.

Conference Videos

Subscribers to CemNet.com can watch the following full length videos from Cemtech Prague 2007:

Welcome and review of the Czech cement industry: Ing Jan Gemrich, Czech Cement Association.

Megatrends and the global cement sector: Johan Peter Paludan, Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies, Denmark.

Factors influencing investment/operational costs for new capacity or upgrades: A Knutzen, FLSmidth, Denmark.

Cement: profitable and growing, but what’s next? Dr Jochen Fabritius, McKinsey and Co, Germany.

Climate change initiatives drive advances in cementitious materials: JS Damtoft, Aalborg Portland, Denmark.

Investing in the Balkans: independent producers on the road to success: Tom Armstrong, ICRG.