Proceedings of the Knowledge Exchange for Young Scientists

The 1st symposium Knowledge Exchange for Young Scientists (KEYS) took place on 8–12 June 2015 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

KEYS symposia series is an initiative for young scientists from countries in Africa and from Germany to enhance their skills in innovative research in the field of cement and concrete construction technology. It targets young postgraduate and postdoctoral scientists and offers the unique opportunity to network with international high profile researchers and industry representatives. It also fosters networking of the young scientists with their peers in an international forum that promotes their role as future decision makers.

You can download the proceedings of the 1st KEYS symposium on Raw Materials, Quality Control and Maintenance of Cementitious Products HERE.

The 2nd Symposium will take place in Accra, Ghana in June 2016. Its theme will be Sustainable Cement and Concrete Construction – Improvement of Solid Waste Management.

The 3rd Symposium will be in Johannesburg, South Africa in June 2017. Its theme will be Applicable Cement and Concrete Technology in Africa – International Cooperation, Innovation, Research and Capacity Building.