In the World Cement Podcast’s final episode for 2025, Senior Editor David Bizley is joined by Imran Akram of IA Cement to review the state of the market over the course of the year and consider what’s in store for the industry in 2026.

Topics covered:

• 2025 market overview
• Winners and losers
• Prospects for 2026
• The overcapacity issue
• The impact of decarbonisation on trade

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This episode of the World Cement Podcast is sponsored by CemAI and their new process optimisation solution: CemAI Process Optimiser. Combining the power of AI & Machine Learning with cement-specific expertise, CemAI Process Optimiser enables a step-change in production volumes, energy efficiency and consistent quality output.

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In this episode of the World Cement Podcast, David Bizley is joined by Thomas Guillot, Chief Executive of the GCCA to discuss the state of the cement industry’s progress towards net zero and the findings of their recent Net Zero Action and Progress Report 2025/6.

Topics covered, include:

• Are we on track for net zero by 2050?
• The key technology levers for cement producers
• Policy wishlist
• Enabling decarbonisation in the Global South
• Looking ahead to 2035

As always, make sure to rate, review and subscribe. And if you want more World Cement Podcast but can’t wait for the next episode, then take a look at some of our other episodes from 2025, featuring leaders from across the cement industry.

This episode of the World Cement Podcast is sponsored by CemAI and their new process optimisation solution: CemAI Process Optimiser. Combining the power of AI & Machine Learning with cement-specific expertise, CemAI Process Optimiser enables a step-change in production volumes, energy efficiency and consistent quality output.

Find out more at cemai.com

In this episode of the World Cement Podcast, David Bizley is joined by Scott Ziegler, CEO of CemAI to explore the role of AI & ML in the cement industry. This episode covers everything from changes in the control room, to dispelling fears around personnel replacement, and exploring the importance of adequate cybersecurity.

Topics covered include:

• The impact on operations and cement quality
• Key factors to consider when adopting AI
• Countering the myth of job losses – how AI can enhance personnel rather than replace them
• The importance of cybersecurity in the modern cement industry
• And more...

As always, make sure to rate, review and subscribe. And, if you haven’t already done so, why not check out our back catalogue of episodes from other leading players across the cement industry?

This episode of the World Cement Podcast is sponsored by CemAI and their new process optimisation solution: CemAI Process Optimiser. Combining the power of AI & Machine Learning with cement-specific expertise, CemAI Process Optimiser enables a step-change in production volumes, energy efficiency and consistent quality output.

Find out more at cemai.com