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ICCX SPECIAL14 CPI %u2013 Concrete Plant International %u2013 1 | 2026 www.cpi-worldwide.comCENTRALEUROPE 2026On March 4 and 5, 2026, the Central European concrete industry will gather in Warsaw, Poland, for ICCX Central Europe 2026. This international specialist event is aimed at decision-makers, manufacturers, designers, researchers, and industry experts from across the entire concrete value chain. Hosted at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Centre Warsaw, the event will feature a high-level conference programme with internationally renowned speakers. The technical presentations will cover a wide range of current topics in the concrete industry, including innovations and technologies, sustainability, as well as market-driven and practical solutions.The conference will be accompanied by a specialist trade exhibition featuring more than 100 booths, where leading companies will present their latest products, machinery, and services. This makes ICCX Central Europe 2026 an ideal platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and the initiation of new business opportunities.Two-day conference programme and panel discussionAt the heart of ICCX Central Europe is its comprehensive two-day lecture programme, featuring presentations by renowned international experts. A particular highlight will be the panel discussion on the morning of the second conference day, focusing on precast concrete and its acceptance within the Central European construction industry. Prominent representatives from industry, academia, and professional associations will discuss current developments, key challenges, and future perspectives.ICCX Central Europe 2026 March 4-5, 2026, Warsaw, PolandICCX Central Europe %u2013 the central industry meeting point for knowledge exchange, innovation, and networking in the concrete industry.Dr. Matthias TietzeThe carbon concrete wall %u2013 an economicallyviable value chain enabled by robotics inprecast plantsCarbon concrete is an innovative construction material that combines high strength and durability, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional reinforced concrete construction. In precast plants, robotics and digital planning enable a transformative, market-ready production of carbon concrete wall elements. Robotic systems take over precision-critical tasks such as the fabrication of carbon reinforcement and the shaping of concrete components. This significantly reduces error rates and stabilizes production processes. One example is robot-assisted filament placement, in which carbon fibres are positioned with millimetre accuracy. Generic digital planning tools allow production-ready components to be defined already at the design stage by planners and architects, directly aligned with factory manufacturing requirements. These digital models enable precise pre-planning, allowing risks to be identified and minimized at an early stage while optimizing throughput times. The integration of digital planning tools with automated production creates a digital twin, further enhancing efficiency and quality assurance. The combination of automation and digital planning results in a competitive increase in efficiency, material savings, reduced waste, and lower error rates. This establishes an economically and environmentally sustainable value chain for carbon concrete.A detailed technical article by Dr. Tietze on this topic can be found in this issue of CPI!