The Second "Belt and Road" International Concrete Technology Seminar

To promote the advancement of concrete technology, strengthen industry-university-research cooperation and exchange, and implement the guiding principle of "going global and introducing in," the first Southeast Asia Concrete Technology Forum under the Belt and Road Initiative was held in Singapore in 2018. It facilitated the discussion and exchange of concrete technology in the areas of connectivity, railways, highways, and various engineering construction projects. In 2023, the second Belt and Road Concrete Technology International Symposium will be held in Guangzhou, China, further promoting the exchange, cooperation, and mutual progress of concrete materials and concrete structural technology among countries and regions along the Belt and Road.

I. Meeting Theme

The theme of this conference is "Share the Development of Concrete under Belt and Road Initiative".

Specific topics include advancements in new materials, new technologies, new processes, and application technologies in the field of high-performance and ultra-high-performance concrete materials and structures, as well as major engineering cases related to the countries and regions along the Belt and Road.

II. Meeting Date and Venue

1. Meeting Date: November 17-19, 2023,of which the registration time is 9:00-17:00 on the 17th.The meeting will be held on the 18th and 19th.

2. Meeting Venue: Guangzhou NIKKO Hotel (No. 1961 Huaguan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province).

III.Participants

1. Experts, scholars, and engineering technicians in the field of global concrete materials and structural technology.

2.Technical and management personnel involved in construction, supervision, testing, and other aspects of projects along the Belt and Road.

3.The personnel of higher education institutions, including faculty, students, and other related individuals.

IV. Expert Reports

1.Report Title:"Research and Application of Harmless Treatment and Utilization of Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Bottom Ash from Power Generation Plant

Presenter:Feng Naiqian,Professor,Tsinghua University

2.Report Title:Exploration and Practice of Ready-Mixed Concrete in High-Performance, High-Strength, and Intelligent Production

Presenter:Wang Jun,Deputy General Manager,China West Construction Group Co. Ltd.

3.Report Title:Testing, Evaluation, and Application of Microbiological Influenced Corrosion (MIC) Resistant Concrete

Presenter:Lu Jinping,President,American Concrete lnstitute (Singapore Chapter)

4.Report Title:Research on Key Technologies for Valorization and Reutilization of Construction Waste

Presenter:Xing Feng,Professor,Guangzhou University

5.Report Title:Research and Practice of High-Performance Concrete Based on Major Construction Projects in "Belt and Road"

Presenter:Leng Faguang,Chairman of Building Materials Company,China Academy of Building Research

6.Report Title:Emerging Polymer Concrete and Composites for Resilient Infrastructure

Presenter:Mahmoud. Reda. Taha Distinguished Professor The University of New Mexico

7.Report Title:Decarbonation Strategies for the Cement and Concrete Industries

Presenter:Johann Plank,Distinguished Professor,Technical University of Munich

8.Report Title:Composition Design and Performance Control of High Performance Concrete Based on Multiple Performance Index Requirements

Presenter:Shi Caijun,Professor,Hunan University

9.Report Title:Underwater Self-Retaining Concrete Technology

Presenter:Jin Feng,Professor,Tsinghua University

10.Report Title:Enhancing Concrete Durability with Key Building Material: Research and Application of High-Ferrite Cement

Presenter:Wang Fazhou,Professor,Wuhan University of Technology

11.Report Title:Innovative Applications of Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Composites in Building Structures

Presenter:Christopher K.Y. Leung,Professor,Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

12.Report Title:Innovations and Practices of Admixture Technologies in Top-Down Construction

Presenter:Jiang Jiabiao,Chief Technical Advisor,CCPA Ready-Mix Concrete

13.Report Title:Cement in Ground Engineering

Presenter:Chian Siau Darren Chen,Associate Professor,National University of Singapore (NUS)

14.Report Title:Upcycling Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Ash for 3D Concrete Printing

Presenter:Qian Shunzhi,Associate Professor,Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

15.Report Title:Nano-Microscopic Sources of the Mechanical Properties of C-S-H Gel

Presenter:Geng Guoqing,Assistant Professor,National University of Singapore (NUS)

16.Report Title:Preparation and Performance Characteristics of Novel Low-Carbon and Environmentally Friendly Ultra-High Strength Cementitious Materials with Zero Cement and Zero Chemical Activators

Presenter:Peng Gaifei,Professor,Beijing Jiaotong University

17.Report Title:The "Belt and Road" Calls for Innovative Upgrades in Concrete Manufacturing Technology

Presenter:Shui Zhonghe,Professor,Wuhan University of Technology

18.Report Title:Preparation, Properties and Application of Termite-Resistant Concrete in Zambia

Presenter:Liu Shuhua,Professor,Wuhan University

19.Report Title:An Overview of Marine Concrete Standards in Tropical Marine Environments

Presenter:Wang Junfeng,Professor,Shenzhen University

20.Report Title:The Application of Regenerated Glass Powder in Concrete Permeability and Alkali Resistance

Presenter:Cheng Congmi,Associate Professor,Guangzhou University

21.Report Title:Ultra-Tough Rapid-Setting Fast-Hardening Fiber Reinforced Concrete

Presenter:Yu Jiahuan,Professor,Foshan University

22.Report Title:Application of Calcium Aluminate Cement in Sewage Pipelines

Presenter:Jiang Shan,Technical Support Manager,Imerys Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd

23.Report Title:Application of Innovative Low-Carbon Concrete in Singapore's First Positive Energy Industrial Building

Presenter:Tan Jun Yew,Assistant General Manager,Samwoh Ready Mix Pte. Ltd

24.Report Title:Evaluating Concrete Permeability by Bulk Resistivity Based on DC Step Input

Presenter:Hao Tingyu,Vice President of the Branch,Central Research Institute of Building and Construction MCC Co.,Ltd

25.Report Title:"Research on Application of Natural Volcanic Ash in 17.1M m3

Roller-Compacted Concrete in Pakistan Basha Hydropower Station

Presenter:Ding Jiantong,Deputy Chief Engineer,Power China Sinohydro Bureau 7 Co., Ltd

26.Report Title:Exploration and Practice of Internationalization of Chinese Railway Engineering Construction Standards

Presenter:Liu Yang,Senior Engineer,China Railway Eryuan Engineering Group Co., Ltd

27.Report Title:Key Technologies for Improving the Quality of High Strength Concrete in Ultra High Bridge Towers

Presenter:Long Yong,Senior Engineer,China Railway Bridge Science Research Institute, Ltd.

28.Report Title:Research and Engineering Application of Prestressed Pebble Concrete in Large-Span and Thin-Walled Box Girder Bridge

Presenter:Qin Mingqiang,Deputy Chief Engineer,CCCC Wuhan Harbour Engineering Design & Research Co., Ltd.

29.Report Title:Key Technology of Bridge Construction with UHPC Simple Supported Box Girder of Ultra-Large Span

Presenter:Su Nianjiu,Deputy Chief Engineer,Second Branch of Poly Changda Engineering Co., Ltd.

30.Report Title:Development of High-Early-Strength Low-Heat Concrete and its Application in Constrction of the Tallest Building in Africa

Presenter:Guo Mingming,Chief Engineer,China West Construction Overseas (Chengdu) Co., Ltd.

31.Report Title:Carbonization Research and Equipment Within the Framework of "Dual-Carbon" Strategy

Presenter:Zhang Huiyi,Chief Executive Officer,Beijing NELD Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

32.Report Title:Engineering Applications and Key Technologies of Concrete 3D Printing

Presenter:Tian Guanfei,Professor/Chief Executive Officer,Hangzhou Guanli Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

V.Conference Registration and Fees

(1) Registration Instructions: Based on the nationality of the attendees, there are two registration channels: domestic and overseas. Domestic participants can sacn the code by WeChat to register and pay in WAP site. Overseas participants need to download the registration form from the link and complete it.  Then send the completed form to the committee email address. Please register separately according to your nationality.

Domestic Registration:

        Overseas Registration: Annex 3：Registration Form of Participant

(2) Conference fees:

1. Register for the conference fee in advance

The fee is 2200 yuan per participant for delegates and 1600 yuan per participant for students. 

We encourage registered participants to pay in advance, the conference registration system will close at 24:00 on November 7, 2023. Delegates who have paid in advance are required to remit the conference fee to the following account and indicate the words " The second Belt and Road Concrete Technology International Symposium". At the same time, be sure to fill in the complete invoice information (name of the invoicing unit and unified social credit) in the registration system.

Beneficial Owner: Nanjing Smarter MICE Co., Ltd

Account: 320006680018010099049

Bank: Bank of Communications Nanjing Xuefu Road Branch

Bank number: 301301000804

2. Pay the conference fee on site

The fee is 2600 yuan per participant for delegates and 1800 yuan per participant for students.

Special Note: The conference fee includes conference meals, conference transportation and accommodation are borne by the delegates themselves.

If a registered member who has successfully registered and paid for the conference cannot attend due to special reasons, please contact the conference organizing committee in advance. It is possible to replace the attendee, but refunds are not accepted.

(3) Invoice information:

Beneficial Owner: Nanjing Smarter MICE Co., Ltd

Account: 320006680018010099049

Bank: Bank of Communications Jiangsu Province Branch Chengzhong Branch

Bank Address:  32  Zhongyang Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China

Swift Code: COMMCNSHNJG

Company Address: A-1008,New World Center,88,Zhujiang Road, Nanjing, China

VI.Exhibition

For assisting enterprises in showcasing their brand image and enhancing their influence, a small area will be set aside during the conference for exhibiting, promoting, and discussing concrete-related businesses. No flyers or promotional materials in any form will be allowed to be posted or distributed during the conference. Only exhibiting units are allowed to distribute promotional materials. Please understand and comply.

For detail information of exhibition and business sponsorships, please contact the committee.

Ⅶ.Conference contact information

Conference Secretary: Ren Zhigang, Contact number: 18771064326

Conference Organizing Committee: Hou Man, Contact number: 18708185598

Kang Zeqian, Contact number: 18691550314

Website Registration Manager: Ge Changsong, Contact number: 13851581585

Conference email: renzhg@cscec.com（meeting）, kangzq26@163.com（learning）

Annex：Registration Form of Participant

2023 "Belt and Road" Concrete Technology International Seminar

Organizing Committee

September 26, 2023