American Concrete Institute Spring 2026 Concrete Convention Sees Record Attendance of 2,300 Professionals

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) reported record attendance at its Spring 2026 ACI Concrete Convention held in Rosemont, Illinois, with nearly 2,300 industry professionals from 42 countries participating. The milestone marks the highest attendance in the convention’s history, highlighting growing global interest in collaboration, innovation and knowledge-sharing in the concrete industry.

The event brought together engineers, architects, contractors, suppliers, researchers and students for a comprehensive programme that included technical sessions, committee meetings, educational courses and networking opportunities.

Key discussions focused on advancements in concrete materials, sustainability, resilience and emerging construction technologies, reflecting the evolving priorities of the global construction sector.

“This ACI Concrete Convention underscores the strength and momentum of the concrete industry, as well as the value of coming together to solve shared challenges,” said Frederick H. Grubbe, executive vice president, ACI. “With record-setting attendance, the Spring 2026 ACI Concrete Convention reinforces ACI’s role as a leading authority within the concrete industry.”

Highlights of the Spring 2026 ACI Concrete Convention included:

A robust lineup of technical sessions covering emerging trends and research
The FRP Composites student competition challenged student teams to design, construct, and test an FRP-reinforced concrete structure that achieves the lowest cost-load ratio
Strong participation in committee meetings, driving industry standards and codes
Honoring of award winners, such as ACI Honorary Members and ACI Fellows
Enhanced networking experiences fostering global collaboration

The convention also showcased the increasing importance of low-carbon concrete solutions and digital innovation, aligning with ACI’s strategic focus on advancing resilient and sustainable infrastructure, supported by NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete.

The next ACI Concrete Convention in Atlanta, Ga., October 11 – 14, will continue building on this momentum, offering more opportunities for professionals to connect, learn, and lead the future of concrete.