[TUWFB] Tuesday, January 19 | 7:45 AM - 9:00 AM • $85; $95 after 12/11/2026

Topic: Built to Thrive: Women Shaping Their Future in the Concrete Industry

A continental breakfast is included.

Success in the concrete industry doesn't come from fitting a predetermined mold. It comes from discovering where your strengths, ambitions, expertise, and opportunities align, then intentionally shaping a career path that works for you.

Join a dynamic community of women leaders, innovators, researchers, and industry professionals for an inspiring educational and networking session focused on one essential question:

How can you better tailor your fit in the concrete industry?

Just as properly fitted safety equipment is critical to performance and protection in the field, career success depends on finding the right fit for your unique skills, goals, leadership style, and professional aspirations. Through candid conversations and real-world experiences, attendees will hear from accomplished women who have navigated diverse paths across construction, engineering, research, safety, and industry leadership.

Explore four powerful perspectives on what it means to create a career that fits:

• Tailored for Growth: Discover how mentorship can accelerate career development, build technical credibility, and help women successfully navigate both field and technical career paths. 
• Tailored for Leadership: Gain insights from accomplished industry leaders who have built influence, visibility, and impact by leading professional organizations and embracing leadership styles that reflect their authentic strengths. 
• Tailored for Impact: Hear from researchers and innovators advancing the future of concrete through groundbreaking work in academia, industry, and applied research, proving there are many paths to making a lasting contribution. 

More than a panel discussion, this session is an opportunity to connect with peers, expand your professional network, gain practical career insights, and reflect on your own journey within the industry.

Whether you are early in your career, advancing into leadership, growing your business, or influencing the future of concrete through research and innovation, you'll leave empowered with new perspectives, valuable connections, and actionable ideas to help answer a personal and important question:

What's one adjustment you can make this year to better tailor your fit and maximize your impact in the concrete industry?

Come ready to learn, connect, and be inspired by the women who are redefining success across every corner of the concrete industry.

[WEFBS] Wednesday, January 20 | 7:45 AM - 9:00 AM • $85; $95 after 12/11/2026 

Sponsored by: Tenor ESOP Partners

Panelists: Ed Sullivan, Economist at The Sullivan Report Pierre Villere, Senior Managing Partner, Allen-Villere Partners

A continental breakfast is included.

Are you ready for the new normal? In an era of unprecedented economic volatility, gain the strategic foresight your organization needs at our exclusive Economic Forecast Keynote. This is a unique opportunity to hear from our distinguished economists who will unveil critical market projections, emerging trends, and sector-specific insights that will reshape the concrete industry in the coming year. This data-driven presentation cuts through the noise of daily market fluctuations to reveal the fundamental forces driving long-term economic shifts, equipping you with the intelligence to position your organization ahead of the curve. Discover how evolving monetary policies, global supply chain transformations, and shifting consumer behaviors will create both challenges and unprecedented opportunities for forward-thinking leaders. Our speakers, industry experts with a proven track record of accurate forecasting, will guide you through this journey. Their insights have guided cement and concrete industry companies through previous market transitions, delivering actionable insights rather than abstract theories. You'll receive practical frameworks for translating complex economic indicators into strategic business decisions that drive competitive advantage. Join fellow executives and decision-makers for this essential briefing that goes beyond typical financial outlooks to address the questions, keeping business leaders awake at night. Whether you're planning strategic investments, evaluating market expansion, or optimizing operational resilience, this keynote will provide the economic context crucial for confident decision-making in uncertain times. Secure your place today to ensure your organization isn't just reacting to tomorrow's economy—but strategically capitalizing on it.

Learning Objectives:

Our presenters will offer practical information that will help business leaders translate economic forecast information into actionable business intelligence. This intelligence can drive strategic decisions and create competitive advantage, empowering you to lead your organization confidently into 2026. Identify key economic indicators most relevant to your position in the concrete construction industry and learn how these forecasted trends could impact your strategic planning for the next fiscal year Evaluate the potential economic risks to your position in the concrete industry Recognize emerging market opportunities based on the economic forecast data, identifying at least one potential growth area for their organization and outlining preliminary steps to capitalize on these trends Learn how to incorporate economic forecast insights into your financial planning process by identifying specific adjustments to consider for their budgeting, investment decisions, or resource allocation in the coming period Don't miss this opportunity to actively participate, learn, ask questions, and get answers to help you form your own economic outlook.

Presented by: Master Builders Solutions

Questions should be directed to seminars@worldofconcrete.com

Attention early risers! Get answers to your toughest concrete construction, repair, and protection questions. Join industry experts in a small, relaxed setting for a lively discussion. Attendees can experience hands-on examples, solutions and demonstrations to see technologies first-hand. Choose your starting time, 6:45 AM or 8:15 AM. Hot breakfast included.

Breakfast with the Experts provides peer-to-peer opportunities to engage in open technical discussions with leading concrete industry experts. The experts will answer questions and demonstrate solutions for new concrete construction and protection of concrete structures including sustainable solutions and carbon reduction. Each day’s content will vary based on attendee questions, so come spend the week! To receive special savings, see discounted package which includes all 3 mornings.

Dates, Times & Registration Fees:

Tuesday
[TUBE1] Tuesday, January 19 | 6:45 AM - 7:45 AM • $85; $95 after 12/11/2026
[TUBE2] Tuesday, January 19 | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM • $85; $95 after 12/11/2026

Wednesday
[WEBE1] Wednesday, January 20 | 6:45 AM - 7:45 AM • $85; $95 after 12/11/2026 
[WEBE2] Wednesday, January 20 | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM • $85; $95 after 12/11/2026

Thursday
[THBE1] Thursday, January 21 | 6:45 AM - 7:45 AM • $85; $95 after 12/11/2026 
[THBE2] Thursday, January 21 | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM • $85; $95 after 12/11/2026

3-DAY Discounted Breakfast Package
[TWTBE1] Tuesday-Thursday, January 19-21 | 6:45 AM - 7:45 AM • $170; $190 after 12/11/2026
[TWTBE2] Tuesday-Thursday, January 19-21 | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM • $170; $190 after 12/11/2026

[MOAIL] Monday, January 18 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM • $150; $185 after 12/11/2026

Sponsored by: Verifi Concrete

Topic: Integrating AI Technology into Field Practices

Today, artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) systems are most effective when they solve specific, high-impact field problems, integrate with existing workflows, complement field expertise rather than replace it, and have leadership support for gradual, practical adoption.

Recent surveys show that 12% of contractors regularly use AI/ML in specific workflows, while fewer than 1% have integrated AI/ML across multiple processes within construction operations.

Several significant constraints hinder the full integration of AI/ML in concrete construction. Contractors face technical, cultural, financial, and operational challenges. The primary obstacle is not the algorithms, but addressing real-world issues such as:

Most concrete crews are highly skilled in hands-on construction but may have limited experience with advanced software, data tools, or AI/ML-driven systems. Contractors often find that AI/ML tools do not easily integrate with existing tools, workflows, and practices. Management must address the cultural shift from experience-based to data-assisted decision-making without increasing project risk.

Our panel of experts will discuss how design professionals, producers, and contractors can address these challenges and maximize the benefits of AI/ML through integration steps. They will also review a pre-placement checklist to identify ways AI systems can be incorporated into a project.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Identify the primary technical, cultural, and operational barriers that concrete contractors face when integrating AI/ML into field practices, including workforce training, workflow compatibility, and decision accountability.
• Assess construction field activities and workflows where AI/ML technologies can add value by supporting high‑impact tasks while complementing established craft knowledge and field expertise.
• Explain practical integration strategies that enable AI/ML systems to align with existing construction tools and workflows, emphasizing leadership approaches that encourage gradual, field‑focused adoption.
• Utilize a pre‑placement checklist to evaluate project readiness for AI/ML implementation, including data availability, workflow integration points, and jobsite conditions that influence successful deployment.

Join us for the luncheon on Monday, January 18, 2027, to participate, learn, ask questions, and receive guidance on next steps.

[TUCPL] Tuesday, January 19 |11:30 AM - 1:30 PM • $150; $185 after 12/11/2026

Presented by the Concrete Polishing Council

Sponsored by: Skudo; Ashford Formula by Curecrete

Topic: Leveraging Pre-job Meetings to Address Challenges in Polished Concrete Flooring

Education construction is expected to remain stable throughout 2027, outperforming many other non-residential sectors. This benefits concrete polishing contractors, as 25–35% of new schools specify polished concrete flooring in at least one major area.

Achieving the best results requires coordinated efforts to address project-specific challenges. This year’s luncheon will focus on resolving issues in education flooring projects through effective pre-job meetings.

The discussion offers value to all meeting participants.

• Owners will learn to set realistic expectations, manage budgets, and implement maintenance strategies to preserve the appearance and longevity of polished concrete floors. 
• Specifiers will access resources to define scope, surface finish, and job requirements, ensuring alignment with project goals and reducing miscommunication. 
• Contractors will learn to address as-built conditions, manage schedules, and coordinate with other trades to ensure high-quality results.

Our panel will simulate a pre-job meeting based on a real educational polishing project. Attendees are encouraged to participate in the discussion.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop strategies for effective communication, coordination, and maintenance to overcome challenges and maximize project success.
•  Understand the unique contractual obligations often found in concrete polishing contract documents. 
• Discover industry resources that support concrete polishers in meetings, along with best practices for design, preparation, and polishing techniques to ensure high-quality results.

By attending, you will connect with industry experts, gain proven strategies, and receive actionable insights for the early stages of each project.

[WESOG] Wednesday, January 20 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM • $150; $185 after 12/11/2026

Hosted by World of Concrete and American Society of Concrete Contractors.

Sponsored by: Euclid Chemical and Somero Enterprises

Topic: Preventing Construction Defects in Elevated Concrete Decks

For more than a decade, World of Concrete attendees have gained insights to improve concrete slab quality and productivity at this annual luncheon and forum. This year, the event will equip contractors and design professionals with essential knowledge to construct durable, defect-free elevated concrete decks.

In North America, approximately 15,000 new commercial buildings are constructed annually, and industry data shows that about one third involve elevated concrete floor systems. These systems are concentrated on higher value, higher complexity projects, where errors lead to schedule delays, safety incidents, and costly rework.

This educational session is designed specifically for contractors and field leaders who want to:

• Better understand elevated concrete floor construction
• Reduce risk during forming, pouring, and reshoring
• Improve coordination with designers, inspectors, and trades

This is an effective opportunity for sponsors to connect with the contractors who self-perform this construction or manage it on your projects.

[TH3DP] Thursday, January 21 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM • $150; $185 after 12/11/2026

Direct questions to seminars@WorldofConcrete.com or to Rick Yelton at 630-605-7203.

Sponsored by: QUIKRETE

Topic: More than an Emerging Technology

3D Construction Printing (3DCP) has evolved from an emerging technology to a proven method for concrete construction. Advances in layering techniques, machine designs, and materials are rapidly transforming the industry. These developments demonstrate that concrete remains highly adaptable to new opportunities.

In this interactive forum, our panel will discuss the current state of 3DCP and its impact on traditional concrete applications. This session is timely, as ACI Committee 564, 3-D Printing with Cementitious Materials, has recently published its Emerging Technology Report outlining recent advances.

There are significant opportunities for 3DCP innovation. Our panel of experts will highlight advancements in the following industry segments:

• Commercial 
• Residential 
• Precast/Modular
• Artistic and Decorative 

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Identify the current state of 3D Construction Printing (3DCP) technology, including recent advancements in materials, layering methods, and printing systems, as documented in ACI Committee 564’s Emerging Technology Report. 
• Evaluate how 3DCP is being integrated into traditional concrete applications across commercial, residential, precast/modular, and artistic/decorative construction sectors. 
• Assess the opportunities and limitations of incorporating 3D Construction Printing into existing concrete construction practices, with consideration for constructability, material performance, and project delivery methods. 
• Apply insights from industry case examples and peer discussion to inform decision‑making on when and how architects, contractors, and developers can responsibly incorporate 3DCP innovations into future projects. 

Join us for the luncheon on Thursday, January 21, 2027, to participate, learn, ask questions, and receive guidance on next steps. This event offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and prepare for the future.

[HDS] Sunday, January 17 | 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM • $160; $175 after 12/11/2026

Hosted by World of Concrete.

A box lunch is provided.

A must-see for anyone inspired by engineering and construction, Hoover Dam and the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge showcase nearly a century of innovation, ambition, and architectural excellence. Stand where history and modern engineering converge, from the monumental concrete artistry of Hoover Dam, which transformed the American Southwest, to the elegant steel-and-concrete arch of the soaring bypass bridge suspended 900 feet above the Colorado River.

The bridge is a marvel of modern design, featuring one of the longest concrete arch spans in the Western Hemisphere and a construction process that pushed engineering boundaries in one of the nation’s most challenging environments. Built to withstand extreme desert temperatures, seismic forces, and high winds, its graceful arch carries traffic high above Black Canyon while framing spectacular views of the dam below.

Beyond the engineering, the visitor experience is unforgettable. Walk the bridge overlook for panoramic views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the dramatic canyon landscape. Experience the immense scale of the dam from multiple vantage points, explore the history and construction achievements that defined an era, and capture breathtaking photographs where one of the world's most iconic concrete structures meets a modern transportation masterpiece. Together, these landmarks offer a rare opportunity to witness how visionary design, technical excellence, and human determination have shaped the landscape across generations.

Join Rick Yelton, World of Concrete’s Editor at Large and Chair of ACI 120-History, on a visit to two of the world’s most famous concrete structures, the Hoover Dam and the Mike O’Callaghan – Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge. Rick will share behind-the-scenes information on how these concrete structures, built more than 50 years apart, contributed to the development of new standards in concrete construction in their era. Attendees will participate in a brief orientation and concrete contractor-focused presentation in a meeting room at the Las Vegas Convention Center following which all will board buses to tour the site personally. The presentation will explain how concrete contractors met the common engineering challenges of building these iconic structures, including harsh conditions, crane work, concrete mix designs, and creating new approaches to accomplish these special projects.

Please click the link for the complete description and details about the Hoover Dam & Bypass Bridge Tour.