The Innovandi Global Cement and Concrete Research Network (GCCRN) is convening its Spring Week from March 17-21 in Panama City, Panama. The pivotal event unites industrial and academic partners worldwide to advance research and innovation in sustainable cement and concrete technologies.
“This year’s Spring Week marks a significant milestone in our journey toward net-zero research, bringing together diverse perspectives to drive meaningful progress,” said Karen Scrivener, GCCRN’s scientific chair, and professor and director of the Laboratory of Construction Materials at the EPFL in Lausanne.
The sessions at Spring Week are designed to catalyze collaborative efforts and accelerate the development of low-carbon concrete solutions. Discussions and workshops center on critical topics such as:
- Utilization of alternative materials and processes.
- Concrete recycling innovations.
- Integration of renewable energy sources.
- Electrification of kiln operations.
- Advancements in carbon capture technologies.
Innovandi GCCRN is a world-class industrial-academic research network that connects the cement and concrete industry with scientific institutions. The network engages over 450 scientists and invests approximately €10 million annually in research, including funding around €1.2 million specifically for CO₂reduction initiatives.
