LC3

LC3 Day TRC Asia - Guwahati
2024-12-04 09:30 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris) | Guwahati, Radisson Blue Hotel, Guwahati, India
LC3 Information Day, in conjunction with the ClimateWorks Foundation and IIT Delhi
Download the program: LC3 info day Guwahati

Doctoral School Spring 2025
2025-02-10 - 2025-02-13 | EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland
Registrations are closed…
Please contact lc3@epfl.ch for further inquiries.
The Doctoral School gives an overview of the most recent advances on hydration of cementitious materials and especially blended cements. It includes detailed presentations, discussions and experiments of the most relevant and promising techniques for the study of cementitious materials. During the practical sessions, scientists and researchers will receive insights about all relevant factors which need to be considered to carry out laboratory experiments.
Student : CHF 500
Industrial and professionals : CHF 1500
Scholarship applications (no fee) are accepted for applicants of developing countries.
CPD Credits
Continuing Professional Development Credits (CPD credits) will be provided by the Institute of Concrete Technology (ICT) based on the hours of participation per day.

LC3 Information Day in Lagos
2025-04-23 08:30 - 14:00 | Radisson Blu Hotel, 8/40 Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, Nigeria
Sub-Saharan Africa’s rapid urbanization and population growth drive demand for sustainable construction materials. Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) offers a breakthrough solution, reducing environmental impact while making housing and infrastructure more affordable.
The local organizing Team, Society of Cement and Concrete Researchers in Nigeria (SCCRIN) in conjunction with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Lagos (UNILAG) invites you to register now to join us in Nigeria on April 23/24 for the LC3 Information Day.The event will feature presentations on the technical, financial, and environmental benefits of LC3. Engage with experts from academia, industry, and policy-making to explore this innovative cement’s potential.
Registration
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LC3 Information Day in Abuja
2025-04-24 08:30 - 14:00 | Abuja Continental Hotel, 1 Ladi Kwali Street, PMB 143, FCT Abuja, Nigeria

Sustainable Construction in Africa 2025
2025-05-19 08:00 - 2025-05-22 13:00
This conference provides a platform for academia and industry to come together to build a sustainable future in Africa.
Architects, engineers, ministries and investors, your input is essential for scalable and affordable housing and infrastructure solutions in Africa. Come and participate in keynotes, panels, workshops and exhibitions to contribute to sustainable urban development.
Join us as we explore sustainable materials, scalable structure, and policies with experts in academia, industry, and planning.
This event will take place in Nairobi, Kenya.
The pre-conference course is on the 19th May, the main conference begins on the 20th May.
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Shaping the fate of low-carbon cement science
2025-06-29 - 2025-07-05
The conference aims to bring together experts from the cement chemistry, physics, materials science and civil engineering domains to discuss on the outstanding fundamental scientific challenges limiting an effective, widespread deployment of low-carbon cements and concrete.
The conference will bridge fundamental science with practical, application-oriented outstanding challenges of low-carbon cements and concrete.
The ultimate goal is to provide a roadmap of critical scientific work still required to fulfil the current roadmap towards a net-zero concrete industry by 2050.
Ascona, Switzerland
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The Future of Construction in Africa
2025-09-16 19:30 - 2025-09-17 20:30 | Starling Hotel, EPFL, Switzerland
Registration

LC3 Information Day, Ankara, Turkey
2025-10-16 - 2025-10-17 | Ankiara, Turkey
Please write to
lc3@epfl.ch
if you are interested in attending.

LC3 Day, Antalya, Turkey
2025-11-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Gloria Golf Resort, Antalya, Turkey, Turkey
LC3 Day Turkey is part of CUSCIT’25, showcasing innovative solutions that support carbon neutrality goals.
Among the presenters will be three LC3 pioneers: Prof. Karen Scrivener, Prof. Shashank Bishnoi, and Prof. Fernando Martirena
Brochure
To register please write to :
cuscit@cuscit.com

LC3 Day 2025, Muscat, Oman
2025-12-01 08:00 - 2025-12-03 17:00 | Grand Millennium Muscat, Oman
We are delighted to announce that LC3 Day 2025 will take place in Muscat, Oman on 2nd December 2025, bringing together experts, researchers, and industry leaders to explore the future of sustainable technologies in Calcined Clay and application.
DECEMBER 1, 2025: PRE-CONFERENCE COURSE
A one-day intensive workshop hosted at the German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech), offering deep insights into LC3 / LC2 and its applications.
DECEMBER 2, 2025: LC3-DAY MAIN EVENT
DECEMBER 3, 2025: SITE VISIT
Post-Conference Site Visit An exclusive tour to the first Calcined Clay Factory in the Middle East, located in Sohar. A unique opportunity to witness cutting-edge sustainable production in action.
Join us for this milestone event, where innovation meets tradition in advancing low-carbon construction solutions.
Brochure
Registration

LC3 Day, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2025-12-04 08:30 - 15:00 | Hilton Addis Ababa, Hilton Addis Ababa, Menelik II Avenue, Addis Ababa, P.O.Box 1164, Ethiopia
This LC3 information day offers a platform to align Ethiopia’s urban development with its climate ambitions through sustainable, low-carbon materials. It aims to spark collaboration and chart practical steps for the adoption of LC3 technology in the region.
Hosted by the LC3 initiative, under Professor Karen Scrivener and her research team, this event will gather Ethiopia’s key stakeholders – government officials, academics, and cement producers – to explore the potential of LC3, an innovative supplementary cementitious material (SCM) enabling low-carbon, high-performance construction.
Ethiopia, one of Africa’s fastest-urbanizing nations, faces rising demand for housing and infrastructure alongside a strong climate commitment. Under its Climate-Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) strategy and updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), the government targets a 64% emission reduction by 2030 compared to a business-as-usual scenario. The cement sector is recognized as a key decarbonization lever, where replacing clinker with SCMs like LC3 could save millions of tonnes of CO₂.
Highlights

Keynotes by Prof. Scrivener and the LC3 team on LC3’s performance, applications, economic feasibility and standards.
Local perspectives from policymakers and industry leaders on infrastructure needs, material policy, and LC3 implementation pathways.
Dialogue on integrating LC3 within Ethiopia’s construction sector and advancing green-growth goals.

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LC3 Doctoral School, January 2026
2026-01-26 08:00 - 2026-01-29 17:00 | EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland
The yearly LC3-Doctoral School on LC3 will take place for the 13th time in Lausanne from the 26th to the 29th January, 2026.
Registrations are open:
REGISTRATION
Please contact lc3@epfl.ch for further inquiries
The Doctoral School gives an overview of the most recent advances on hydration of cementitious materials and especially blended cements. It includes detailed presentations, discussions and experiments of the most relevant and promising techniques for the study of cementitious materials. During the practical sessions, scientists and researchers will receive insights about all relevant factors which need to be considered to carry out laboratory experiments.
Student : CHF 500
Industrial and professionals : CHF 1500
Scholarship applications (no fee) are accepted for applicants of developing countries.
CPD Credits:
Continuing Professional Development Credits (CPD credits) will be provided by the Institute of Concrete Technology (ICT) based on the hours of participation per day.

ICCCSC 2026, Cape Town
2026-02-04 - 2026-02-06 | Breakwater Campus of the University of Cape Town, Breakwater Campus, Cape Town, South Africa
Improving the sustainability profile of cement and concrete has become a decisive focus for fostering socially responsible development. Consequently, reducing the carbon footprint of concrete has gained increasing and widespread attention in research, development and industry.

The use of calcined clay in concrete production continues to gain momentum internationally and is widely considered the most promising solution for reducing the clinker content in concrete, consequently minimizing its carbon emissions and promoting sustainable construction. The timely International Conference on Calcined Clay for Sustainable Concrete (ICCCSC) was held in Switzerland (2015), Cuba, (2017), India (2019) and China (2024), serving as a key platform for discussing developments and application of low-carbon, sustainable cement technologies.
The 5th ICCCSC will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, covering topics related to low-carbon cement production, performance evaluation, application opportunities, case studies, latest research and development in LC2 and LC3 technology, and environmental efficiency. The focus will be on sustainable concrete technology and application, addressing production and quality control, fresh and hardened concrete properties, service life modelling, current and future developments, practical applications, and more.

The 5th ICCCSC intends to bring together researchers, practicing engineers, cement producers, infrastructure managers, concrete technologists, students, and the supporting industry from around the world to share knowledge and experience on current developments in sustainable cement and concrete technology, and to identify future trends, application potential and further research required to support sustainability in the construction industry of the future.
The venue will be the Breakwater Campus of the University of Cape Town situated in the heart of Africa’s most popular tourist destination, the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town. The city of Cape Town and its surroundings are widely considered among the most beautiful places on the planet and the organizers of ICCCSC are looking forward to welcoming their guests to a vibrant, colourful and cosmopolitan environment.

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