CarbonZero Global Conference & Exhibition 2026

CarbonZero Global Conference & Exhibition 2026 is a decarbonization-focused industry event taking place on 27 to 29 October 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Now in its 5th edition, the event is positioned as an international platform dedicated to the decarbonization of cement, construction, and heavy industries, with a strong focus on alternative fuels, alternative raw materials, and low-carbon industrial innovation. A major feature of the 2026 edition is an exclusive technical visit to the Holcim Go4ZERO plant in Obourg, Belgium.

Purpose and Objectives

The primary purpose of the conference is to bring together senior decision-makers and technical experts to explore the pathways, technologies, and strategies needed to accelerate industrial decarbonization. The event is designed to connect ESG, circular economy thinking, fuel switching, material innovation, and industrial transformation in a way that supports practical progress toward net-zero goals in hard-to-abate sectors.

Key Activities

The programme includes a plant visit on 27 October for VIP ticket holders, followed by two main conference days on 28 and 29 October. Agenda themes include alternative fuels, energy systems, kiln technologies, circular economy, waste valorization, critical mineral recovery, CCUS, low-clinker cement, cementitious materials innovation, climate resilience, standards, policy, market readiness, and financing of low-carbon cement. The event also includes a CEO & Executive Roundtable and the CarbonZero 2026 Awards, which recognize industrial decarbonization projects and leadership.

Significance

The event is significant because it focuses specifically on the decarbonization of cement and construction, sectors that face some of the most difficult emissions challenges in the industrial economy. Its combination of executive networking, technical discussion, policy themes, and site-based industrial learning makes it especially relevant for leaders seeking commercially grounded and technically credible pathways to lower-carbon production.

Expected Outcomes

Attendees can expect stronger connections with senior industry stakeholders, deeper understanding of alternative fuels and low-carbon material strategies, and more practical insight into how decarbonization technologies are being implemented at industrial scale. The event is structured to support collaboration across producers, technology providers, environmental specialists, regulators, and researchers working on the future of heavy industry.

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