Welcome Address: Mr. Yogesh Mudras, MD, Informa Markets India Industry Presentation - Consultant

Keynote Address: Ms. Valsa Nair Singh, Additional Chief Secretary, Housing Department, Government of Maharashtra*

Special Address: Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee, Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA*

Registrations

• Welcome Note Rajneesh Khattar (Group Director – Informa Markets)
• Introduction Padma Ramakrishnan, Senior Producer & Editor, Informa Markets India

Session One – The Business of Adhesives

Panel Discussion

• Are we Overdesigning Products
• Controlling Demand Saving Water
• Innovation in Fillers, finding Substitutes
• Issues & Challenges of the Industry

Panelists

• Dr. Arjunan P. (RD Head MYK Laticrete)
• Dr. Jitendra Kar (Technology Leader Pidilite)
• Dr. Rachana Pandey (RD Head Mcon Rasayan)
• Anupam Shil (Head Technical STP Berger)
• Dr. Jagabandhu Kole (RD Head JSW Cement)
• Dr. Parag Solanki (RD Head Sika India)

Session Two – Dry Concrete & Other Game Changing Products

Panel Discussion

• Challenges in Manufacturing
• Demand & Supply
• Challenges & Restrictions
• Other Innovative Products

Panelists

• Chandan Adhikary – Tech & QC (Procon RMC)
• Uday Sanghavi – M.D. (VT Corp)
• Atul Kulkarni – Director (RMX)
• Rajeev Gupta – Business Head (ECMAS)
• Pawan Dhagate – Regional Tech (Hella Inframarkets)
• Rakhmeet Kohli – Director (Skyway RMC)

Panel Discussion

• Industry Outlook 2030
• Challenges & Mindset
• Working towards Net Zero
• Health & Safety

Panelists

• Rajesh Joshi – M.D. (STP Berger)
• Dr. Prem Sherin – Head Sales & Market Dev (Adani Cement)
• Dr. B.L. Maheshwari – M.D. (Aquaproof Industries)
• Saurabh Bansal – M.D. (Magicrete)
• Nandan Pradhan – Director (Mcon Rasayan)
• Ragesh Rawat – President (Birla White)
• Narendra Mishra – President (JK Cement)

Sponsor Presentation Three

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

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.

Panel Discussion: Women in Construction

Discussion Points:

• Rewriting the Construction Narrative
• Overcoming the Challenges of a Male-Dominated Sector
• Amplifying Women's Voices and Driving Impact
• Women as Change Agents in the Era of Sustainability and Digitization

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

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

Panel Discussion: Unveiling the Latest Trends in Construction, Real Estate and Infrastructure

Discussion Points:

• How technology can revolutionize construction project management
• Economic policies and their influence on the construction and real estate sectors
• How sustainable construction practices can be both environmentally responsible and economically profitable
• Tackling Urbanization, Embracing Smart Innovations, Ensuring Inclusive Growth
• Addressing Infrastructure Strains in Tier I Cities, Seizing Development Opportunities in Tier II, and Leveraging PPPs for Large-Scale Projects
• Challenges and benefits of modular construction in urban and remote areas.

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