Research funded by the ACI Foundation will utilize insights gathered from stakeholder dialogues.
The University of California, Davis is hosting a series of three free virtual listening sessions aimed at identifying the barriers to implementing innovative concrete materials across the infrastructure value chain. The virtual sessions, scheduled for February 2026, will provide a forum for open dialogue among industry stakeholders to inform an action-oriented roadmap for the future of sustainable infrastructure.
While the ACI Foundation is not organizing these events, it is providing funding for the research project that will launch following the conclusion of these sessions. The insights gathered during these discussions will be critical to guiding that future research.
Transportation infrastructure currently relies heavily on energy- and resource-intensive materials. Emerging technologies offer significant opportunities to improve efficiency and durability while reducing life-cycle costs. However, realizing these benefits requires a deep understanding of the real-world challenges, questions, and uncertainties faced by those who design, produce, and build infrastructure.
Session Schedule:
- Session 1: Governmental and Private Project Owners
- Session 2: Concrete Producers and Contractors
- Session 3: Cement and Alternative Cements, SCMs, Admixture Producers
Registration is free, but attendance for each session is limited to 500 participants. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from featured speakers and panelists representing a range of institutions and companies, including the Federal Highway Administration, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, and the Georgia Institute of Technology.