10th Edition - World of Concrete 2024

Theme: Reimagining Concrete!

Date: 16th – 17th – 18th Oct

Venue: Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Goregaon, Mumbai

Board Room Agenda
Day 1 – Theme: Innovations in Concrete Technology

12:00 – 13:00

Panel Discussion: Exploring Sustainable Concrete Materials for Modern Structures

 

Discussion Points:

  • Life cycle assessments for material selection, optimizing environmental performance and promoting holistic sustainability
  • LC3 Project Status and Activities
  • LC3 can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 40%, using limestone and low-grade clays which are available in abundant quantities. It is cost-effective and does not require capital-intensive modifications to existing cement plants.
  • Challenges in Scaling up LC3 Production and Adoption

 

Moderator:

Dr. Manu Santhanam, - Prof, Dept of Civil Engineering IIT Madras, Building Technology & Construction Management Group, Dept of Civil Engineering

 

Speakers:

Dr. Soumen Maity - Vice President, Development Alternatives

Kaustubh Phadke - General Manager, GCCA India

Vivek Naik - Founder, Apple Chemie India

Sonali Shreyas Nasikkar - CorporateQuality Head, The House of Abhinandan Lodha

Jasmeet Khurana - Lead, Climate Technology, World Economic Forum

13.15-13.35

Presentation: Lean Design and Structural Innovation

 

Discussion Points:

  • Exploring cutting-edge approaches and methodologies for achieving leaner, more efficient design processes and structural innovations in construction projects
  • Experts will delve into lean principles, value engineering, modular construction, and digital design tools aimed at streamlining workflows, reducing waste, and optimizing project outcomes Additionally, it will focus on innovative structural design techniques, materials, and systems that enhance structural performance, durability, and sustainability while meeting the evolving needs of modern construction projects

 

Speakers

• Anup Mathew - Sr. Vice President & Business Head, Godrej Construction

13.35 – 14.00

Presentation: Automation in Construction -Deep Diving

 

Discussion Points:

  • Latest trends in construction technology, including advancements in drone technology, 3D printing, AI, and machine learning, and their impact on streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency in the construction industry.
  • Utilizing automation technologies to advance sustainable building practices, emphasizing waste reduction and energy efficiency initiatives.
  • How will automation impact construction wages and intersect with the industry's management of the upcoming workforce skill development and transition

 

Presentation

  • BIM
  • 3D Printing
  • AI in Construction

 

Speakers:

• Lakshmi Narayanan S - Head - Robotics, Larsen & Toubro Ltd

14.30-16.00

CEO Conclave

16.15-17.30

Architects, Engineers, and Surveyors Association Forum

17.30

Day 1 End

Day Two – 17th Oct
Theme: State-of-the-Art in the Industry

10.30-11.15

Presentation: Precast Projects -Latest Trends and Advancements

 

Discussion Points:

  • The role of technologies like CarbonCure in reducing the carbon footprint of precast concrete
  • The benefits and applications of self-healing concrete in extending the durability of precast structures
  • How prefabrication and advanced construction methods are revolutionizing the industry by reducing construction time and costs
  • The growing demand for precast solutions in residential and commercial sectors
  • The impact of economic performance in regions like Asia Pacific on the growth of the precast concrete market

 

Speakers:

Sunny Tathele - Chief Operating Officer, Suraksha Smart City

S. J. Vijay - Founder and Chairman, Salmon Leap

Nishant S Patel - Director, BN Precast Pvt Ltd

11.15-12.00

Presentation: Natural Cemeco

 

Speakers:

 

Dr. Ramkumar Natarajan - Director - R&D, Natural Cemeco

Deepak Parihar - Director – Finance, Natural Cemeco

Pallavi Barjatiya - President – BD, Natural Cemeco

12.10-13.00

Presentation: Next Generation Flooring Systems

Speakers:

• Mr. Ganesh P Chaudhari - Founder, FMG

14.00-15.00

CTO Conclave

15.15-16.30

Finance Leadership Forum

Day 3 – 18thOctober
Theme: Building the Future: Talent Meets Innovation

11.00-13.00

American Society of Civil Engineers Meet

14.00-14.30

Presentation: Sustainable Solution of Sprayed Concrete in Tunnelling & Construction Sites

 

Speakers:

Mr Ross Dimmock - Vice President Tunnelling, Normet UK

14.45-15.10

Presentation: Skilling of Manpower to Bring the Decisive Advantage - Way Ahead

 

Speakers:

Mr Narendra Deshpande - Director Projects, The Institution of Civil Engineers (India)

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