Why Attend the IEEE-IAS/ACA Cement Conference?
The IEEE-IAS/ACA Cement Conference delivers over three days of concentrated technical education, industry insight, and professional networking focused exclusively on cement manufacturing.
Attendees gain:
- Peer-reviewed technical papers covering operations, process optimization, and emerging technologies
- Hands-on process training workshops (including blended cement, cement chemistry, quality control, and baghouse systems)
- Industry leader panels and keynote speakers addressing workforce development, artificial intelligence, mental health, and more
- Interactive Cement Mixers designed for real-world problem solving and cross-disciplinary discussion
- Expanded exhibit hall access, connecting attendees with equipment, technology, and service providers
- A cement plant tour, offering direct exposure to operational best practices
- Networking with peers and decision-makers from across the U.S. and international cement industry
The conference’s integrated program allows attendees to return with actionable knowledge, operational insights, and industry connections that directly support plant performance, safety, workforce development, and strategic planning.
The Cement Conference combines technical rigor, applied training, and industry leadership into a single, efficient professional development experience.
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Who Should Attend
The IEEE-IAS/ACA Cement Conference is designed for professionals across the cement industry who are involved in manufacturing, engineering, operations, research, and industry support.
This conference is ideal for:
- Cement plant engineers, operators, and technical specialists
- Cement plant and corporate leadership
- Process, quality, environmental, and maintenance professionals
- Researchers, academics, and students focused on cement manufacturing
- Equipment manufacturers, technology providers, and service companies
- Industry consultants and subject-matter experts
With programming that ranges from peer-reviewed technical papers and in-depth process training to leadership panels and interactive discussions, the Cement Conference provides value for early-career professionals through senior executives, as well as domestic and international attendees.
List of Registrants
Please note that the cement conference no longer posts the list of attendees on the website. The list of all attending will be available via our mobile app, which will be available only to those who have registered. This is expected to launch in March.
The list of Exhibitors can be found under Exhibit Information or click here.
The list of Sponsors can be found under Sponsor information or click here.
Below is a snapshot of registrants for 2025:
Total Registered: Over 1,200 registered with 1,199 attending Registrant Type Breakdown: 51% Attendee Badges / 49% Exhibitor Badges New Registrants: 31% of registrants self-identified as new attendees International Representation: 18% of registrants are from 19 foreign countries, including Austria, Bolivia, Cameroon, Canada, China, Colombia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, and the UK.
U.S. Cement Companies Represented in 2025:
Alamo Cement
Ash Grove, a CRH Company
Buzzi Unicem USA
CalPortland Company
Capitol Aggregates Inc.
Cemex USA
Eagle Cement
Federal White Cement, Ltd.
GCC of America, Inc.
Giant Cement
Heidelberg Materials
Holcim (Amrize)
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
Mitsubishi Cement Corporation
Monarch Cement Company, The
National Cement Company, Inc.
Salt River Materials Group
St. Mary’s Cement
Summit Materials Company (Argos, Continental)
Titan America LLC
UNACEM North America (Drake)
Votorantim Cimentos North America
Questions: If you would like additional information or have questions, please contact the ACA Meetings Department at conference@cement.org.