GCCA CEO Gathering and Leaders Conference 2026
– Including Cement Industry Policy Dialogue
Details: 2-4 June 2026, Conrad Hotel, Dubai, UAE
Please note programme attendance days carefully below. Monday 1 June is only for member company CEOs.
The GCCA CEO Gathering and Leaders Conference is our annual conference, which brings together the senior leadership of our member companies and association partners in person to share insights and progress on our shared mission and concrete future. We are also inviting key stakeholders join our conference programme – Cement and Concrete Breakthrough, national governments, key partners and value chain players, financing community, as well as innovation start-ups.
The event provides an important platform for the industry to engage in key strategic discussions – including our industry vision and shared work programme.
- Day 0 (Monday 1 June) – GCCA Member CEO meetings only
- Day 1 (Tuesday 2 June) – Main conference day 1 will focus on the positive role of concrete in shaping our modern world – from our materials impact in the built environment to how we need to build greater resilience into communities and infrastructure in the face of a changing climate.
- Day 2 (Wednesday 3 June) – Main conference day 2 will be a Cement Industry Policy Dialogue, looking at how we deliver the enabling policies and financial framework required for us to deliver a sustainable industry and built environment.
- Day 3 (Thursday 4 June) will include optional exciting field trips as well as GCCA working group meetings.
Location: Conrad Hotel, Dubai
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Date: 2-4 June 2026

Week Overview
- 1 June – All Member Company CEOs, GCCA Board and SteerCo have meetings scheduled in afternoon and dinner in evening – no programme for other delegates
- 2-3 June – Main conference days for all delegates
- 4 June – Optional day for field trips all delegates, plus GCCA in person working group meetings
To rewatch the 2025 conference, click here (GCCA members only)
2026 Agenda Overview
Please click on each day to see scheduled sessions
1:00 pm
3:00 pm
5:30 pm
7:30 pm
GCCA Member CEO Strategic Briefing
Monday 1 June
GCCA member CEOs only
GCCA Board Meeting
Monday 1 June
(For board members only)
GCCA Member CEO Dinner
Monday 1 June
GCCA Member CEOs only
7:30 am
8:30 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
1:30 pm
3:00 pm
3:30 pm
5:00 pm
5:15 pm
6:00 pm
6:45 pm
7:00 pm
Networking coffees and registration
Conference Opening
Tuesday 2 June
- GCCA/industry overview
- Progress, context and challenges
- Renewed programme
Coffee and Networking
Unlocking Innovation
Tuesday 2 June
- Keynote speaker on innovation
- CEO innovation panel
- Research progress & stellar start up case study
- Open Challenge 2026 launch
Lunch and Networking
Go Concrete – Our Essential Materials in the Built Environment
Tuesday 2 June
- Economic report – the global challenge and opportunity
- Keynote architect
- Global partners & the built environment ecosystem
Coffee Break
Supporting the World’s Need for Resilience
Tuesday 2 June
- Financial and insurance perspectives
- Disaster resilience and infrastructure
Cement and Concrete Breakthrough – Country Roundtable (Private)
Tuesday 2 June
Drinks Reception
Tuesday 2 June
Gala Dinner – all delegates
Tuesday 2 June
8:00 am
9:30 am
10:30 am
11:00 am
12:30 pm
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
3:30 pm
4:30 pm
6:30 pm
7:30 pm
Innovation Breakfast Showcase
Wednesday 3 June
Pre-conference start (pastries and coffee provided)
Day 2 Opening – Mechanisms and Finance to Support the Transition
Wednesday 3 June
- Financing emerging and developing economies
- Carbon Markets & Pricing, including ETS and CBAM
- Green procurement; Book and Claim; Natural Climactic Solutions
Coffee and networking
Policies and Breaking Through
Wednesday 3 June
- Levers and policy focus: CCUS, SCMs, Alternative Fuels
- Industry, initiatives and government input
Lunch and networking
Breaking Through Continued
Wednesday 3 June
- Leveraging progress with global initiatives
- Look ahead to COP31
Short Break
Funding Industry Projects
Wednesday 3 June
- Overview of funding opportunities and partnerships
- Key funding case studies
- Next steps
Cement and Concrete Breakthrough Special Meeting
Wednesday 3 June
(Government Officials ONLY)
National and Regional Association Partners Meeting
Wednesday 3 June
(National and Regional Partners ONLY)
National and Regional Partners Dinner
Wednesday 3 June
(National and Regional Partners ONLY)
7:00 am
12:00 pm
Field Visits
Thursday 4 June
(07.00 start because of heat)
1. Plant production visit
2. Architectural wonder
Return to hotel by 12.00
GCCA Working Groups
Thursday 4 June
WG2,3,4
WG5
WG6
Including working lunch