Key attendees and opening ceremony

The opening ceremony was hosted by Mr. Zhang Sicheng, Secretary General of the China Aerated Concrete Association (CACA). Mr. Stephen Shen, President of CACA, and Mr. Peng Shou, an academic member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, delivered excellent presentations at the conference. Distinguished international guests attending the conference represented various countries, including Poland, Germany, India, Kazakhstan, Russia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and others.

Stephen Shen delivered a report titled "New changes and trends in China's AAC industry," emphasizing the need for industry enterprises to prepare for changes, analyze their situations, and actively transform to enhance core competitiveness through technological innovation and intelligent system application.

Peng Shou presented a thematic report on "Exploring the pathways for low-carbon transition in China's basic industries", and Robert Turski, President of the European AAC Association (EAACA), shared insights on "The EAACA Net-Zero Roadmap for Autoclaved Aerated Concrete."

Mr. Liu Yi, Executive Director of Guofu Consulting, discussed "Opportunities, risks and strategies for Chinese building materials enterprises to 'go global'." Mr. Gleb Grinfeld, President of the Russian AAC Association, provided a presentation on "The past, present, and future of AAC in Russia".

Many other presentations by speakers from China, Kazakhstan and India complemented the conference programme in an interesting and valuable way.

A lively Panel Discussion on the topic of “Global AAC industry development trends” gathered association presidents from China, Europe, Russia, and Kazakhstan, who shared insights into the future of the AAC industry on a global scale.

Global Networking at “Keda Night”: On 7 November, the 2024 Keda Night, the Global AAC Industry Welcome Banquet, welcomed over 300 AAC professionals from around the globe, fostering personal relationships and professional collaboration, complemented by cultural performances and inspiring speeches. Chadwick Chen, the Chairman of Keda Suremaker, acknowledged all delegates for attending this conference in China, and wished for the global AAC industry to continue thriving.

Plant tour

Delegates were given the opportunity to visit the Shaanxi BBMG - Hangjia Green Building Technology Co., Ltd. AAC plant, for an exchange and learning experience. In the AAC production plant, visitors were able to view two plants installed in parallel for the production of AAC panels. The entire plant is characterised by a particularly high degree of automation with an annual output capacity of 800000m³.

The 43^rd China Aerated Concrete Conference (CACC) was a significant gathering that addressed the industry's path towards low-carbon, intelligent, and international development. It provided a platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and strategic planning, setting the stage for the future of the AAC industry in China and globally.