LONDON, January 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Cemtech Conference and Exhibitions invites all cement industry professionals to attend its Cemtech Middle East & Africa Conference, which takes place at the luxurious Grand Hyatt Hotel in Dubai, on 12-15 February 2012.

Now it its seventh year,and set to attract an audience of 250 delegates from over 30 countries, this three-day event promises to be bigger and better than ever.

An impressive list of speakers will discuss multiple markets in the Middle East and Africa by offering invaluable insights into current trends and forecasts, reviewing company strategies and trade developments as well as identifying the next frontier of opportunities. Presentations will also explore key operational issues in the areas of technology advances, efficiency, optimisation, and sustainable operations.

Confirmed speakers include:

- HE Sheikh Yasir Ahmed Al Qassimi, General Manager, Union Cement Company and Chairman of the Cement Producers Association (UAE)

- DVG Edwin, Group Managing Director & CEO, Dangote Cement PLC (Nigeria)

- Dr Saud Islam, Board Member & CEO, Yanbu Cement (Saudi Arabia)

- Hettish Karmani, Senior Financial Analyst, Global Investment House (Kuwait)

- Hatsey Berhe, General Manager, Messebo Cement (Ethiopia)

The extended conference programme will also allow participants to attend technical workshops to gain in-depth knowledge relating to specific aspects of cement plant operation, enabling them to increase operational efficiency in their own works. Alternatively, they will have the opportunity to experience Middle Eastern cement production first-hand via a visit to the new 7500tpd kiln line, supplied by Polysius, at Fujairah Cement Industries.

Cement producers will be able to consult world-renowned equipment suppliers on a one-to-one basis during the international exhibition, with state-of-the art cement technology and solutions on display from some 30 exhibitors, including:

ABB (Switzerland), Alghadeer Packaging (Saudi Arabia), Ashoka Group (India), ATS Group (France), Aumund (Germany), Beumer (Germany), Cargotec (Sweden), Cemengal (Spain), Claudius Peters (Germany), CNBM (China), Dal Group (Turkey), Dangote (Nigeria), Durag (Germany), Gambarotta (Italy), Gebr. Pfeiffer (Germany), Hazemag (Germany), IBAU Hamburg (Germany), Intercem/Kima (Germany), Mertec (Switzerland), Promac (India), Refcon (UAE), Scantech (Australia), Siemens AG (Germany), Sorpa (Turkey), Thermo Fisher (USA), Wieland Lufttechnik (Germany)…

Both the conference and exhibition offer key networking opportunities against a background of Cemtech's finest hospitality in one of Dubai's premier hotels, Grand Hyatt Hotel, located in the Bur Dubai District, close to the city's financial and entertainment districts.

To view the updated programme or register for this key event in the industry calendar, log on to http://www.Cemtech.com/MEA2012.

Alternatively, for more information, please write to info@CemNet.com

Cemtech Conferences is part of Tradeship Publications Ltd, publisher of International Cement Review and CemNet, the most informative source for the global cement industry. For additional information, please visit http://www.CemNet.com.

Contact: David Hargreaves, +44(0)1306-748-281

SOURCE Cemtech Conferences & Exhibitions