Join NEU at the Spring ACI Concrete Convention

This Spring, at the ACI Concrete Convention, NEU will be offering a session titled "Innovations in Low-Carbon Concrete - Achievements and Path Forward." The information presented in this session is intended to provide a global perspective on decarbonization efforts related to the concrete industry. It will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in low-carbon concrete, exploring everything from cutting-edge materials and technologies to real-world applications. Through compelling case studies and expert insights, attendees will discover how successful projects have leveraged these innovations to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of concrete. Beyond the technological breakthroughs, this session will also examine the critical path forward, examining how policy, market incentives, and collaborative strategies are working together to achieve carbon-reduction goals.

Presentations include:

• Concrete Roadmap: the Journey, Measuring and Tracking Decarbonization through the use of Cement and Concrete Solutions in the Built Environment, presented by Shawn Kalyn, VCNA St Marys Cement

• Laboratory Testing and Small-Scale Demonstrations – The Pathway to Success for Low Carbon Concrete, presented by Thomas Van Dam, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

• Using BOxCrete to Optimize Concrete Mixtures with AI: From Open-Source Models to Data-Center Deployment, presented by Nishant Garg, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

• Implementing Low Carbon Concrete, presented by Ryan Cialdella, Ozinga

  
  

The session is offered on Monday, March 30, 2026, from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Spring ACI Concrete Convention in Rosemont/Chicago. View more detailed information on the presentations. While at the Convention, don't forget to stop by NEU's booth 312 on the Convention floor.