19th Global CemFuels Conference & Exhibition on alternative fuels for cement and lime 2026
Geneva, Switzerland, 23 - 24 September 2026
Crowne Plaza Geneva by IHG, Av. Louis-Casaï 75/77, 1216 Genève, Switzerland
The Global CemFuels Conference and Exhibition has established itself as the largest specialised annual alternative fuels conference and exhibition in the world, attracting more than 200 international delegates and many exhibitors each year.
The 19th Global CemFuels event in 2026 will showcase the best alternative fuels projects and equipment from the cement industry from around the world. Fuel mix optimisation and combustion and pyro-process optimisation will be examined in depth. Hydrogen and ammonia use as alternative fuels for cement and lime production will also be covered. Delegates are expected to attend from more than 40 countries, to learn from experts how to start to use - or to increase their use of - alternative fuels. Increasing numbers of AF suppliers, traders and buyers have been attending, making CemFuels a great place to come and do business to secure your AF supply. If your business is in alternative fuels for the cement and lime industry, then you must attend!
Main themes
- Trends
- Markets
- Technology
- Combustion
- Fuel mix optimisation
- Problems and solutions
- Networking
- Business opportunities
- News and developments
Who should attend?
- Cement and lime producers wishing to reduce their fuel and energy bills
- Legislators and regulators
- Alternative fuels equipment manufacturers
- Fuels traders & shippers
- Those with an interest in fuel project financing
- Energy and fuel analysts
- Academics & researchers
Conference fees
Cement producers gain a discount of up to €500 per person!
The registration fee includes attendance at the conference and exhibition, conference programme booklet including delegate names/company/country, and download of all available presentations in PDF format, participation in networking/speed-dating sessions, delegate name badge, special distribution magazine, coffee breaks and snacks, lunches, welcome reception and farewell reception.
Attendance at the Global CemFuels Awards Dinner at the famous Eidelweiss Swiss restaurant is optional and is €125 per person, and is bookable during registration.
The full-day course 'Introduction to alternative fuels for cement and lime' on Tuesday 22 September 2026 is an optional extra, bookable during registration. The cost is €355 per person or €295 for cement-producer partners.
The field trip to Holcim's Eclépens cement plant will take place on Friday 25 September 2026, and is bookable during registration at a cost of €75. Numbers are limited. Bring your own sturdy shoes (no sandals, no heels, no open-toes) - 'No sturdy shoes, no tour'!
Registration opens on 1 February 2026. Super Early-Bird registration is €775 and will apply until 30 April 2026. The Early-Bird rate of €875 starts on 1 May 2026, and is followed by the Standard rate of €975 from 1 July until 21 August 2026. The Final rate of €1075 will apply from 22 August 2026. Confirmed speakers register for €715.
Cement producers benefit from a €400 discount on these rates until the end of 30 June, with the cement producer discount decreasing to €300 from 1 July. In addition, cement-producer employees of Global Cement's partner associations (AUCBM, GCCA, WCA) are able to access a further €100 discount on registration fee (discounts available during registration). Confirmed cement-producer-speakers register free.
The organisers reserve the right to alter future registration fees on an ongoing-basis, if required by currency movements or other unavoidable circumstances. Pre-existing bookings will not be affected.
Delegates are responsible for organising and paying for their own accommodation and travel arrangements.
Delegates are strongly urged to stay at the conference hotel, for ease of access to all conference facilities.
If you are approached by any company to book rooms, they are trying to scam you! ONLY use the link on the Global CemFuels accommodation page to book your rooms!
Previously...
18th Global CemFuels Conference & Exhibition on alternative fuels for cement and lime 2025
17 - 18 September 2025, Milan, Italy
NH Milano Congress Centre, Strada 2, 7, 20057 Assago, Milan, Italy
Read the Global CemFuels Conference review 2025
View the Global CemFuels Conference photo-gallery 2025
Full-day course 'Introduction to alternative fuels for cement and lime' on Tuesday 16 September 2025
View the video of the optional tour to MAAG Gear on 16 September 2025
Below: Ladies of alternative fuels 2025
What did the delegates say about Global CemFuels in Milan in 2025?
- Well organised
- Cool and relaxed atmosphere
- Can't wait for the next
- Great for networking and discussion
- Lots of enthusiasm
- Exceeding my expectations
- Good energy manipulation
- Great atmosphere for networking and meeting clients, partners and friends
- Once again, it managed to bring together people from the waste management sector and the cement industry, creating prospects for cooperation.
- Alqays great to be here for networking
- For us as newcomers it was a warm welcome and a very pleasant, professional atmosphere
- Keep going. That's a good specialized place to be
- Good time management...
- Thanks for perfect organisation!
- Loved the organisers - very friendly and willing to go out of their way to help you as well as keeping the conference running smoothly.
- Timing of conferences, networking and exhibition area are perfectly balanced
- Always a pleasure to participate!
- Very well organised conference for technical knowledge and practical experience exchange
- Excellent
- THE historical and best conference about alternative fuel
- The location for Gala Dinner was really excellent
- Thank you!
- Was great to meet all again
- It was a great possibility to get deeper into the topic of AF. Networking was great as well.
- I'll be back... in Geneva 2026!
Below: Delegates at the field trip to Heidelberg Materials' Rezzato plant.
