CEMCON 2025
Special Concretes: Innovation, Challenges and Case Studies
Date: 21st – 22nd March 2025
Venue: NICMAR University, Pune

About NICMAR University

NICMAR University, located in Pune, India, is a premier institution specializing in education, training, research, and consultancy in construction, real estate, infrastructure, and project management. Established with the vision of fostering excellence in professional education, NICMAR offers industry-oriented programs that integrate technical expertise with managerial skills. The university is renowned for its state-of-the-art campus, experienced faculty, and robust industry collaborations, ensuring students are well-prepared for real-world challenges. NICMAR’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and leadership has earned it recognition as a center of excellence, empowering professionals to contribute meaningfully to the built environment sector globally.
Conference Convener:
Dr. Sushma Kulkarni, Vice Chancellor, NICMAR University, Pune
TOPICS
- Concrete with strengths above 120 MPA
- Ultra high-performance fibre reinforced concrete: Structural applications
- Ultra-High-Performance Concrete: Architectural applications
- Structural Lightweight concrete with density less than 1600 kg/m3
- Controlled low density concretes with density less than 500 kg /m3
- Low shrinkage & Shrinkage compensated concrete grouts.
- Chemically Prestressed Concrete
- High density concrete for blocking radiation. Concretes suitable for nuclear plants and health establishments
- Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete
- Concrete with non-metallic Fibers-organic and inorganic
- Textile Reinforced Concrete
- Concretes suitable for high temperature applications
- Concretes with extremely low permeability designed for long life spans
- Concrete with high modulus of elasticity
- Architectural concrete with textures-pigmentations and surface treatments
- Concrete for making machinery frames
- Concrete for floating structures
- Concrete for underwater, marine and extremely corrosive environment
- Concrete for 3D printing applications
- Concrete with extremely low carbon footprints
- Concrete for extreme abrasion resistance
- Concrete with blast resistance-defence and anti-terrorism applications
- Concrete Suitable for casting at low temperature
- Self-healing concrete
- Pervious Concrete
DELEGATE FEES
Professionals: Rs.3500/-
ICI/Associate Organization Members: Rs.2500/-
Students: 1200/-
ICI/associate org. Student Chapter Members: Rs. 1000/-
Spot Registration: Rs.4,500/-
*18% GST additional applicable
For Net Banking
Name of the Account: INDIAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE(Pune Centre)
Account Number: 60088727130
IFSC Code: MAHB0000330
Payee Bank: Bank of Maharashtra, Erandwane
(*Cheque should be drawn in favour of ‘INDIAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE
Pune Centre’ payable at Pune)
(Early bird discounts of 15% upto 28th February 2025)
Bulk Discount available for 5 or more members.
For Bulk Discount & Student Registration Call: +91 8669988901
Convenor
Dr. Mrs. Sushma Kulkarni
Co-Convenor
Er. Suhas S. Bhise
ICI CEMCON ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Chairman
Amit Haridas
Email: amit.wh@gmail.com
Mobile No.: +91-9930954848
Secretary
Dr.Mrs.Gousiya Sayyed
Email: sayyed.rscoe@gmail.com
Mobile No.: +91-9960221733
Treasurer
Er. Rohan Manik Undre
Email: rohanundre@yahoo.com
Mobile No.: +91-9765980000
EVENT COMMITTEE
Er. Dhairyashil Khairepatil
Er. Appasaheb Bhosale
Prasad Sevekari
Er. Sucheta Kalawar
Er. Yusuf Inamdar
Er. Ramesh Kulkarni
Er. Mukul Dehadrai
Er. Sandesh Kanpile
Er. Yogesh Kulkarni
Er. Chitra Gorhe
Er. Yadunandan Chafekar
Dr. Amol D. Pawar (NICMAR)
Dr. Anil Agarwal (NICMAR)
Er. Yatin Joshi
Er. Vijay Kulkarni
Er. Ujwal Kunte
MANAGING COMMITTEE ICI
Dr.V.Ramachandra
ICI President
Dr.Vishal Thombare
Vice President (West )
Er.Manoj Kawalkar
ICI President(Elect)
Er. Radhakrishnan
Secretary General
Call for Nominations
1st S. D. Limaye Award for Excellence in Structural Engineering
About Shri S. D. Limaye
Shri. S. D. Limaye has made outstanding contributions to major infrastructural engineering projects in the country. He was closely associated in vital planning, designing and implementation activities of the Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. (KRCL); a megaproject of Indian Railways. Further, he also worked as Consulting Engineer – Bridges, Tunnels, Railways, and Metros. Shri. Limaye’s work has been recognized with several awards. For more details kindly go the documentary on Shri S. D. Limaye, made by ICI Pune Centre. (https://youtu.be/7fm0s7I6_34?feature=shared)
Purpose of the award
Shri Limaye always insisted that the engineers should never miss opportunities which present themselves in their career. He always worked with confidence, clarity and sincerity of purpose and maintained integrity, honesty and professional ethics. He always gave prime importance to the team working spirit. To continue the legacy with which he worked, his family members wish to constitute an award for Excellence in Structural Engineering, in his memory. It honours individuals who have demonstrated excellence, innovation and leadership in structural engineering, significantly contributing to the field. ICI Pune Centre is the facilitator.

Submission Deadline: 20 February, 2025
Nominations should be submitted along with the required information to icipunecentre@gmail.com with copy marked to suhasinimadhekar@gmail.com
SPONSORSHIPS
Patron: ₹5,00,000/-
- Act as partner of CEMCON & 10 mins presentation slot – 1st day, 1st session
- 5 Complimentary Delegates
- 2 stall spaces and 1 Banner
- 5 mins video during breaks (3 times per day)
Platinum: ₹3,00,000/-
- 10 mins presentation slot – 2nd day,1st session
- 3 Complimentary Delegates
- 1 stall spaces and 1 Banner
- 5 mins video during breaks (2 times per day)
Gold: ₹2,00,000/-
- 5 mins presentation slot – session post lunch/tea breaks
- 2 Complimentary Delegates
- 1 stall spaces
- 1 Banner
Silver: ₹1,00,000/-
- 5 mins video during other breaks
- 1 Complimentary Delegate
- 1 Banner
Stall: ₹50,000/-
- 2 Complimentary Delegates
- 1 stall spaces
Banner/Standee: ₹15,000/-
- 1 Banner/Standee