11^th International
Cement
Conference
PetroCem

For 20 years, PetroCem conference has been developing, bringing together the best experts in the cement industry from dozens of countries. PetroCem offers us opportunities for dialogue and partnership. The cement industry agenda has reached a global level of discussion. The most important topics are circular economy and energy efficiency. I am sure that expert potential of the PetroCem conference will contribute to the sustainable development of the cement industry and the entire global economy, and will help to meet the challenges we face.

Mikhail Skorokhod President of the EUROCEMENT group until 2021

The PetroCem conference, which is regularly held in Russia, in St. Petersburg, traditionally at the magnificent Astoria Hotel, is an excellent platform for discussing the use of equipment and technologies, exchanging views with colleagues from our industry. This is a great place, and the organization is at a high level. I appreciate the opportunity to meet with the best suppliers in the industry, as well as leading manufacturers and industry experts. Particular attention is drawn to the opportunity to focus on self-education, training and electronic courses, offered as a topic for discussion. In the next few years, our industry will suffer from a shortage of young and promising technical talents. PetroCem is one of those places where we can openly discuss such issues. I like the work program, the schedule of cultural events and the opportunity to discuss professional issues. The city is always charming, which gives PetroCem an indescribable style.

Mikhail Polendakov CEO of HeidelbergCement Rus until 2022

The International Cement Conference PetroCem is an excellent forum and an important platform for KHD Humboldt Wedag AG to present new product and process developments to our partners and customers in the Russian cement industry and neighboring countries. In addition to analyzes and information on market and product developments, PetroCem has been offering more than just two decades of space for discussion. We are sure that the 11th International PetroCem Conference will be a great event and an encouragement for further interesting discussions and productive solutions.

Wolfgang Pajonke KHD Humboldt Wedag

The PetroCem conference allowed us to take a comprehensive look at the situation in the cement industry, trends and prospects for its development on a global and national scale. I believe PetroCem is an excellent communication platform of the leaders of the industry for networking and fruitful meetings with colleagues and partners. The conference covers the hottest topics – for example, at PetroCem-2018, the speech of the President of Eupave on the topic of cement concrete roads was of particular interest. I am sure that in the future, the PetroCem agenda will include important and promising topics for the use of cement and concrete.

Vitaliy Bogachenko Corporate Relations Director, LafargeHolcim Russia

Without exaggeration, the international PetroCem conference can be called the largest cement forum. I have been participating at this significant event since 2002, and every time I realize the effectiveness of communication with the best cement specialists in Russia and foreign countries. The conference is always and actively attended by manufacturers of cement equipment, trading companies, analysts, banks and profile investment funds. Such a circle of communication let me to expand professional horizons and establish productive contacts.

Sergey Rogachev General Director of Sebryakovcement JSC Honored Builder of Russia

The PetroCem International Conference is an effective communication platform for the cement industry and business, for exchanging experience, searching reliable partners and solutions to solve common problems. The event is supported by hundreds of participants – representatives of plants and companies from various sectors of the economy – and this proves: this format of communication is essential. Today, cement production is on the verge of another round of development. And that means, again and again, we will need cooperation and constructive dialogue, which are inseparable and indispensable components of the conference.

Alexey Sysoev General Director of Vostokcement LLC

Whoever you are – a newcomer to the industry or a coryphaeus in cement production, an equipment manufacturer or a process researcher, an equipment supplier or a cement purchaser – the PetroCem conference will uniquely select the key to solving the problems that the participants come with. You will fall into the arms of a friendly and at the same time business atmosphere, which has been created with the very first conference. Meet interesting people, and these acquaintances, trust me, will be helping you for a long time. Meet old acquaintances and learn a lot and new from all over the world, and all this is thanks to the team of Ms. Mila German! See you at PetroCem!

Konstantin Morozov YUGPK managing director AKKERMANN CEMENT

We express our gratitude to you, the organizers of the PetroCem Conference and the editorial staff of the journal «Cement and its Applications» for your contribution to the development of the cement industry. The information content of the events, the communicative component allows us to gain valuable experience for the development of the industry, and of our enterprise. The conference program optimally combines theory, best practices, and discussions. Presenters have great level of expertise, and the information provided is always relevant and focused on practical application. We are grateful to your company employees for their desire to take into account all the wishes and needs of the participants. Your high professionalism contributes to the fruitful development of relations between cement workers around the world.

Makar Yakovlev General Director of Bekabadcement JSC

FLSmidth has long and fruitfully cooperated with the Cement and its Applications journal, and always actively and with pleasure participates at the PetroCem conference. Attending this conference, you can always be sure that you will meet here, exchange opinions and establish business relations with the most significant persons in the modern cement industry in Russia and the CIS countries. PetroCem is a world-class conference. I would like to thank Ms. Mila German and her entire team for the tremendous efforts that they have been making for many years to maintain the high status of this event. I look forward to seeing you in beautiful St. Petersburg at PetroCem 2020.

Alexey Tatarchenkov Sales and Service Director, Cement Russia and CIS, FLSmidth

Participating in the PetroCem conference since 2000, I look forward to the next one – every time and impatiently. Since 2005 I have been participating as a representative of Christian Pfeiffer. All these years I worked closely with cement professionals in Russia and other CIS countries. Now I maintain close contacts with colleagues from Washington and meet them at PetroCem – because they also appreciate this conference, a really useful forum for the cement industry professionals.

Uwe Carsunke Managing Director, Christian Pfeiffer Maschinenfabrik GmbH

For me, PetroCem is one of the best conferences in its field, covering technical and market problems. This provides an excellent atmosphere for meetings with experts and clients, especially from the Russian market. VDZ has been active in Russia and neighboring countries for many years, and the Petrocem conference is always a great event to participate. I first met many of our customers and partners there, some of whom have become real friends over the years.

Martin Schneider VDZ-Schneider