ACI Concrete Convention Brings Concrete Industry Together in Baltimore, Maryland

The concrete community came together in Baltimore, Maryland, in celebration of the 200th ACI Concrete Convention, the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete. Close to 2,500 professionals and students from more than 70 countries attended, including researchers, practitioners and industry leaders, to share knowledge and drive innovation in the design, construction, maintenance and repair of concrete projects. Over four days, attendees participated in educational sessions, networking events, committee meetings and a student competition, totaling more than 100 hours of industry-leading content.

The ACI Convention kicked off with the Egg Protection Device Student Competition, where the objective was to design and build plain or reinforced concrete devices capable of withstanding the highest impact load. This marked the first EPD Competition held in 10 years, bringing renewed excitement and innovation to one of ACI’s most popular student challenges. Thirty-seven teams from the USA, Mexico, Ecuador, Egypt, Peru, Guatemala, Chile, the Philippines and Puerto Rico submitted entries for judging in two categories: Technical Performance and Aesthetics. Cash prizes of $750, $500 and $250 were awarded to first, second and third place, respectively, in Technical Performance.

Winners were recognized during the Student Awards Program on Monday, Oct. 27.

Other highlights of the convention include:

• Opening session – ACI’s Fall Annual Awards, ACI International Forum and International Lunch
• Concrete Repair Day – Technical sessions discussing workforce training, productivity challenges and best practices for surface preparation in concrete restoration
• Awards gala – The 11th annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards

For more details and a recap of the ACI Concrete Convention, click here.