American Concrete Institute (ACI)
Virtual Spring Convention:
March 28 – April 1 | 2021 | Online
The ACI Concrete Convention is the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete materials, design, construction, and repair, bringing together the world’s most well-known leaders with professionals looking to learn. Held two times a year in the United States each spring and fall, the ACI Concrete Convention is the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete:
• Materials • Design • Construction Repair
Click image to go to Award website
The winner of the “2021 Jean-Claude Roumain Innovation in Concrete Award“ for
innovation in concrete will be announced in April 2021 after the Spring Convention.
Please click on image to go to Award page, and see below for more information
Click to go to 7-page brochure/
program/informational PDF
Stop by an ACI committee meeting or join one of ACI over 400 committees!
Attend, sponsor and exhibit during the virtual convention to connect with your lead database, suppliers, and customers. Two times a year, the ACI Conventions provide a forum for:
NETWORKING virtually with many of the industry’s top engineers, architects, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives from around the world
EDUCATION and TECHNICAL SESSIONS provide attendees with the latest research, case studies, best practices, and the opportunity to earn Professional Development Hours (PDHs).
OPPORTUNITIES to provide input on the concrete industry
COMMITTEE MEETINGS to grow and keep up with the ever-changing world of concrete technology
RECEPTIONS and MIXERS:
—Concrete Mixer
—Women in ACI Reception
—Student Networking Event
—President’s Reception
—More!
EXHIBIT: Catch up on latest products and technology and establish business connections
SPONSOR: Continues to be one of the best ways to brand your organization as a leader in the industry, and to highlight your commitment to advancing and sharing knowledge. Partner with ACI, join forces, and inspire today’s concrete industry professionals to learn, grow, and innovate. Reserve your spot today! For a complete listing of sponsorship levels and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.aciconvention.org.
For the SPONSOR PROSPECTUS PDF, please go to: www.concrete.org/portals/0/Files/PDF/ACISponsorProspectus_2021SpVirtual.pdf
STUDENT COMPETITION: Compete in a hands-on concrete competition with students from around the world. Form a team with fellow classmates and compete
More than 40 hours of technical and educational sessions from which professionals can take their concrete knowledge to the next level. PROGRAM:
Saturday | March 27, 2021
Committee Meetings
Sunday | March 28, 2021
Opening Session: The official start to the ACI Convention!
Welcome: By ACI President Jeff Coleman
Awards: Awards for Honorary Membership and Fellows will be presented. Keynote Presentation will kick off the convention with a presentation from the keynote speaker
Sponsor Demonstrations
Sessions
Networking Lounge
Committee Meetings
ACI International Forum
International Lunch & Learn
Sessions
Concrete Solutions Competition
Sessions
Student Networking Event
Monday | March 29, 2021:
Sponsor Demonstrations
Sessions
Networking Lounge
Committee Meetings
Student Lunch & Learn Sessions
Sessions
Women in ACI Reception
Tuesday | March 30, 2021
Sponsor Demonstrations
Sessions
Networking Lounge
Committee Meetings
ACI Student Forum
Architects’ Day Lunch & Learn
Sessions
Concrete Mixer
Wednesday | March 31, 2021
Sponsor Demonstrations
Sessions
Committee Meetings
Networking Lounge
Sessions
President’s Reception
Thursday | April 1, 2021
Sessions
Board of Directors Meeting
Sessions
Earn CEUs/PDHs for Session Attendance—attend the entire duration of a live session or mini session, jot down the three codes given out during the session, and submit them online to receive a certificate. Check with your state board for acceptance criteria.
Student and Young Professional REGISTRATIONS are FREE!
All listings are subject to change.
To REGISTER, for PROGRAM and DESCRIPTIONS, MOBILE APP, and more, please click on the image above, or go to the 7-page brochure / events webpage PDF:
https://www.concrete.org/Portals/0/Files/PDF/ACI_S21_Preview.pdf
The Jean-Claude Roumain Innovation in Concrete Award:
For information on the Jean-Claude Roumain Award, please go to: https://www.acifoundation.org/technology/sdcawards.aspx
The Jean-Claude Roumain Innovation in Concrete Award for innovation in concrete has been established by SDC in memory of Jean-Claude Roumain, a long-time ACI-Strategic Development Council (SDC) supporter and Executive Committee member who passed away in January 2010. Nominations for the 2021 closed August 7, 2020. The winner will be announced in April 2021 after the ACI Concrete Convention.
Nominees are individuals whose innovation work must have met all of the following conditions:
• Original as evidenced by: technical publications, patents issued (provide patent numbers), adoption by a minimum of one mid- to large-size company in the industry (provide names), or having been identified by trade groups as “innovative”
• Not previously published in a technical journal or trade publication by someone other than the nominee
• Economically viable as perceived by the SDC Board Members
• Sustainability benefits
An In-Person Fall Convention is planned for October 17 – 21, 2021
Hilton Atlanta Downtown in Atlanta, Georgia, USA