The Global Concrete Summit is designed to bring practitioners, researchers and policy makers together to exchange the latest ideas, knowledge, and tools to build the future of concrete construction. The conference provides learning and networking opportunities on the latest innovations, technical knowledge, continuing research, tools and solutions for sustainable concrete design, construction and manufacturing. There are already OVER 50 SPONSORS, including NRMCA, Build with Strength, PaveAhead, PCA, ERMCO, RMC, CAC, MIT-CSHub, Concrete Ontario, ACI, and other ISCP industry affiliates.
ATTENDEES:
Researchers, academics, students, engineers, architects, contractors, policy makers, public works officials, concrete producers, material suppliers and concrete industry professionals are invited to attend and present at the Conference.
PROGRAM:
MONDAY, November 30:
8:00 am Eastern U.S.
• Virtual conference venue opens
• Check-in and orientation
• Expo hall opens 24 hours per day — with preferred times 1 hour before and after sessions.
MONDAY, November 30 THROUGH THURSDAY, December 10:
EACH DAY OF THE 11 DAYS:
9:00 am Eastern U.S.
• Expo Hall Visiting Hour (60 minutes)
• Opening Keynote Presentations (60 minutes)
• Platinum Sponsor Private Meetings (30 minutes)
• Technical Presentations (60 minutes)
• Expo Hall Visiting Hour (60 minutes)
THURSDAY, December 10 (15:00 Eastern U.S.:
Virtual conference venue closes to attendees & Expo hall closes)
TECHNOLOGY EXPO: New Products
PEER NETWORKING: Group Discussions
SPEAKERS—Experts from diverse tracts from around the world will present on the latest developments related to design, specifying, manufacturing, testing, construction, maintenance, and research of concrete as it relates to sustainable development.
TOPICS—
• INNOVATIONS in:
-Low-carbon concrete
-Durability
-Extended service life models
-Validation
-Performance-based specifications to foster sustainability
-Innovative concrete production methods
-Alternative materials, including aggregates, water, cementitious materials and fuels
-Beneficial use of byproducts for cement and concrete
-Carbon sequestration and carbon mineralization
• RESILIENCE
-Planning and design that strengthens and renews the social and economic fabric of a community
-Designing and specifying high performance applications in buildings and infrastructure, fortified building codes and community initiatives focusing on disaster resistance and adaptive reuse
• LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT
-Assessing carbon footprint, embodied energy, and other environmental impacts for buildings, infrastructure, and cement and concrete manufacturing.
• LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT—Practices including:
-Pervious pavements
-Erosion control structures
-Urban heat island reduction
-Light-colored pavements
-Green roofs
-Cool communities
• SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
-Community action
-Community engagement
-Sustainability initiatives adopted by businesses, building owners, designers and manufacturers—health and wellbeing incentives and legislation
• HUMAN HEALTH:
-Health and safety practices in concrete construction
-Material ingredients
-Material disclosure
-Worker safety during the of COVID-19 pandemic
OTHER TIME ZONES:
All times are listed in USA Eastern Standard Time (New York, USA). Most sessions start at 10:00 Eastern Standard Time (EST). Times in other locations are listed below:
Los Angeles, USA – 7:00 PST
Chicago, USA – 9:00 CST
New York, USA – 10:00 EST
London, United Kingdom – 15:00 GMT
Berlin, Germany – 16:00 CET
Cairo, Egypt – 17:00 EET
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 19:00 GST
Mumbai, India – 20:30 IST
Beijing, China – 23:00 CST
Tokyo, Japan – 23:59 midn JST
Melbourne, Australia – 2:00 AEDT + 1 day
For SPONSORSHIP, REGISTRATION, and more information, please go to: https://www.globalconcretesummit.com