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ACI Concrete Conference on Innovation Explores New Technologies and Industry Advancements

4/27/2022

On March 9-10, 2022, the American Concrete Institute and the ACI UAE Chapter hosted the ACI Concrete Conference on Innovation in Dubai, UAE. The 2-day conference was held at Address Dubai Mall to over 200 attendees from 12 different countries.

The ACI Concrete Conference on Innovation brought together engineers, architects, researchers, suppliers, producers, and academics from around the world to exchange their experiences and discuss innovative and emerging technologies for the concrete industry and the built environment. Keynote speakers for the conference included ACI President (2021-2022) Cary S. Kopczynski and NEx Executive Director Jerzy Z. Zemajtis, Ph.D., P.E.

Special guests in attendance:

• Meghan Gregonis, U.S. Consul General in Dubai
• Mr.Hassan Al Hashemi, Vice President – International Relations, Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Member of the Executive committee of Dubai Association Centre
• Mr. Yu Tao, President & CEO, China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East
• Eng. Saad Saleh Bin Shuail, Secretary General, The Saudi Building Code National Committee
• Cindy Davis, President, International Code Council (ICC)

Guest of Honor, His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Al Nuaimi, welcomes attendees to the ACI Concrete Conference on Innovation.

“The ACI Concrete Conference is of great importance to both practitioners and academia.”, stated His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Al Nuaimi. “New concrete technology, such AI-based mix designs and 3D printing, presents endless possibilities for the future of the industry and for developing more resilient and sustainable infrastructure.”

Click here to view photos from the ACI Concrete Conference on Innovation.

The ACI Concrete Conference on Innovation was supported by its many generous sponsors and partners.