Shawn Kayln with VCNA St Mary’s spoke to a captive crowd during NEU’s session at the recent Spring ACI Concrete Convention in Rosemont, IL.

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) today announced it will join industry leaders at the 2026 Cementitious Materials International Technical and Trade Congress Americas, March 11 – 12, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, to deliver technical information related to blended cements and sustainable solutions. Dr. Maria Juenger, professor at The University of Texas at Austin and president of ACI, will present cutting-edge research on Blended Type IL Cements and Calcined Clays and their r