ACI Virtual Concrete Convention Scheduled for March 28-April 1

The American Concrete Institute will be holding the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention March 28-April 1. Originally scheduled as an in-person event in Baltimore, Maryland, this 100% virtual event will provide ease for participation from anywhere around the world, while prioritizing attendee safety.

A total of 45 technical sessions will be presented live with on-demand viewing available afterward, providing substantial opportunity to advance knowledge and earn continuing education units/professional development hours).  Of the 45 total sessions, five featured sessions include:

• Legal Issues in Concrete Construction – Lessons Learned: This session will bring together individuals with extensive experience in litigation related to concrete construction to share their experiences as lawyers, expert witnesses and engineers through case studies and experience-based recommendations.
• The Concrete Industry in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: This session will provide insight on the merit of using artificial intelligence in the concrete industry with focus on how to better the performance of concrete materials at ambient and elevated temperatures and showcase the substantial potential of using AI to improve design of concrete structures under traditional and fire conditions.
• Adjusting Workability of Successful 3D Concrete Printing: This two-part session will highlight the importance of controlling fresh-state properties for the successful execution of 3D concrete printing.
• Impact of Hot Weather Conditions on Concrete Repair: This two-part session will assist contractors, material suppliers and specifiers with practical information that can be used for planning, constructing and designing successful hot weather repair projects.
• Productivity in the Concrete Industry – Why Has it Stagnated and How Can ACI Help? Productivity in the U.S. construction industry has been flat for 50 years, while productivity of U.S. industry in general has nearly doubled in that same time frame. Why? And what can ACI do about it? This session will explore answers to these and other questions and will include presentations from designers and contractors offering their perspectives on how ACI can help confront this very important industry issue.

The ACI Virtual Concrete Convention will also include 300+ virtual meetings, enabling ACI committees the opportunity to collaborate on advancing concrete codes, specifications and practices. Additional convention programming open to registered attendees include an opening session with keynote speaker, international forum, concrete mixer, president’s reception and several student activities.

Sponsors of the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention include Advancing Organizational Excellence, Concrete Sealants, Inc. and GCP Applied Technologies. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.

Discounted registration is available to ACI members, and complimentary registration available to ACI student members. Learn more and register at ACIConvention.org.