Argus Bitumen and Asphalt Europe Conference on May 13-14, 2024 in Madrid, Spain

The Argus Bitumen and Asphalt Europe Conference comes to the exciting city of Madrid in Spain for two days of knowledge exchange, critical market updates, and extensive networking. Join influential decision makers from road construction groups, road authorities, bitumen producers, trading firms and innovative service providers to explore developments in road construction and maintenance, and plans for terminal and storage infrastructure development in Europe. Don't miss out on the unique opportunity to connect with the right people and capitalise on emerging opportunities as they arise.

Although focusing on Europe is key, there are many opportunities for the European market beyond its borders. This year's conference will take a closer look at the Sub-Sahara Africa and North America markets to unpack the opportunities for European market participants - including a special focus on supply and demand challenges and opportunities.

Why should you attend?

- The conference will unpack supply and demand dynamics across the European region; and includes insights into emerging opportunities outside of Europe. Keep on top of market developments and position your business for what's next.

- Gain crucial insights from leading bitumen, asphalt and road construction companies, including Ferrovial Ditecpesa, Iver Ships, FM Conway and more.

- Understand the reality of green technology and sustainability in bitumen and asphalt market- Sustainability is an integral part of most value chains today. Hear how your peers are implementing carbon reduction and sustainability strategies into their everyday practices.

- Build new business contacts and maintain existing relationships- Join the main networking drinks reception on 13 May to meet and do business with key decisions makers from across the bitumen, asphalt and road construction value chains.

Agenda highlights

- Key topics on the agenda range from the impact of crude supply shortages to the market's growing focus on sustainable or green alternatives. Highlights include:

- Spotlight session by refiners on refinery margins in context of today's climate, geopolitics and innovative technology

- A focus on supply demand dynamics across the European region and includes insights into emerging opportunities across the Mediterranean, sub-Saharan Africa and the Americas

- A deep dive into opportunities to optimise supply chains and make transport and logistics more resilient and sustainable including the introduction of bio-based materials and transport systems to ensure resilience and sustainable working practices

- Grow your network- build new business contacts while maintaining existing relationships at the numerous opportunities for networking during the conference.

Do not miss your opportunity to hear from and network with 200+ senior industry participants, 100+ international organisations from 26+ countries in attendance from across the entire bitumen, asphalt and road construction supply chain.

URLs:

Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2282689-2?pid=10008

Brochure: https://go.evvnt.com/2282689-3?pid=10008

Time: 12:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Prices:

Main Conference pass - Early bird rate - Expires 12 April 2024: EUR 2099.00,

Main Conference pass - Standard rate - From 13 April 2024: EUR 2399.00

Speakers: Inge van Vilsteren, Road-pavement Sustainability Coordinator, Rijkswaterstaat (the executive agency of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water management) , Dineke van der Burg, Senior Advisor, Rijkswaterstaat (the executive agency of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management) , Irina Cotiuga, Managing Director, Nordbit GmbH and Co. KG , Matt Tallon, Sustainability Director, FM CONWAY , Leon van Duivendijk, Managing Director, Iver Ships B.V , Olaf Grodotzki, Managing Director, GBS mbH and Co. KG , Mario Sandor, Head of Business Management Asphalt Performance EMEA, BASF SE , Bennie Greyling, Managing Director, AECI Much Asphalt , Jose Javier Garcia Pardenilla, Managing Director Ditecpesa Asphalt Products, Ditecpesa , Arnaud Wache, Business Development Manager, Continental Bitumen (Colas) , Jacobi Christian, Supply and Logistics, Grisard Bit , Ivan J. Parra Tepedino, EMEA Strategic Business Planning, Becht , Hanieh Zadeh, Director, Skytrade Global, Magdalena Machura, Sr. Business Development Manager, Cargill NV , Jan-Erik Lundmark, Senior Advisor and National Coordinator Pavement Maintenance, Swedish Transport Administration , Matteo Lenzi, Shipbroker, Great Circle Chartering , Erik Denneman, Global Technical Manager, Puma Energy , Kit Haubjerg Mogensen, Lead Output Specialist, Renescience A/S a part of Ørsted A/S , Pierre Seghezzi, Bitumen International Supply Manager, Total Energies , Arjun Lad, Strategic Accounts, Commercial Excellence and Marketing Director, Nynas , Jonathan Weston, Editor, Argus , Keyvan Hedvat, Editor, Argus, Tom Woodlock, Editorial, Argus , Irina Vinogradova, Senior Manager, Argus , Sarah Tucker, Editor, Argus