"DIGITALCEM" the first virtual conference and fair of the sector was held between 20 and 21 April 2021. Organized by TÜRKÇİMENTO, the umbrella association of the cement sector, the conference aimed to pioneer the use of new technology and digitalization.
Dr. Tamer Saka, Chairman of TÜRKÇİMENTO Board of Directors, expressed in his opening speech that DIGITALCEM aims to pioneer the sector through innovative thinking and mentioned the following:
“As TÜRKÇİMENTO, we aim to ward off challenges by thinking more innovatively in the environment of transformation and uncertainty we are experiencing due to the pandemic. Through DIGITALCEM event, we are undersigning a first in the field of digitalization, which is one of our strategic priorities, to pave the way for more interaction under our current circumstances. In line with this priority, we will keep following new technology and innovation.”
The sector’s Carbon Roadmap to be announced at the end of the year
Highlighting the fact that sustainability is one of the most important responsibilities undertaken, Dr. Tamer Saka mentioned, “As TÜRKÇİMENTO, we keep close track of the EU climate and environmental policies and the harmonization process of Turkey’s cement sector, through the target of being a pioneer in our sector’s work performed within the framework of sustainability. In this scope, we started the "Turkish Cement Sector Carbon Roadmap" project at the end of 2020. We will present Turkey with the sector's roadmap by scrutinizing the data on greenhouse gas emissions of almost all cement plants in Turkey.”
The headings of the sub-themes of the new series of programs organized under the main theme of "Sustainable Turkish Cement for the Future" have been determined as Sustainability Approaches in the Cement Sector, Circular Economy, Sustainable and Competitive Production within the Framework of Green Products, Green Transformation in Energy, Digital Cement, Green Cement, Developing Technologies, and Innovation.
22 companies took part in the even with booths and a total of 361 participants took part in the DIGITALCEM event that brings together national and international attendees, various companies and the representatives of Turkey's cement sector.
TÜRKÇİMENTO is a non-governmental organization incorporated with its status as a society in 1957. TÜRKÇİMENTO represents 65 institutions in Turkey, 50 being integrated and 15 being grinding facilities.
