Convention #1 Breakfast
$.00
8:00 AM-9:00 AM
First-time convention attendees are invited to join Kari Yuers, Chair of the ACI Convention Committee, for a continental breakfast and a brief session to orient you to the week ahead. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet other convention attendees and learn about what an ACI Convention has to offer.

Opening Reception
$.00
6:30 PM-7:30 PM
After the Opening Session, make your way to the exhibit hall to enjoy a beverage from a cash bar and light refreshments. What a great place to catch up with friends, network with concrete professionals, talk with exhibitors, and meet new convention attendees! This is a networking opportunity you won't want to miss! Following the Opening Reception experience one of Chicago's fine restaurants. Visit the ACI Illinois Chapter Desk for suggestions.

Student and Young Professional Networking Event
$.00
9:00 PM-10:30 PM
The ACI Collegiate Concrete Council and ACI Advisory Committee for Young Professionals invite all convention attendees to the Student and Young Professional Networking Event. Meet fellow students and young professionals while networking with ACI members in a fun and casual environment. Attendees to the event will be entered into a drawing for door prizes. In addition, the bar will be open for attendees desiring to purchase beverages and/or appetizers.

Women in ACI Reception
$.00
5:00 PM-6:00 PM
All registered convention attendees are invited to attend the Women in ACI Reception. This long-standing ACI tradition is a great opportunity to get to know other women in the concrete industry. A cash bar and light hors d'oeuvres will be served.

Concrete Mixer - The Blues!
$.00
6:30 PM-8:00 PM
Chicago is known worldwide as the home of the Blues. Be inspired by the music that was made popular in Chicago during the 1940s and 1950s by artists such as Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, John Lee Hooker, Howlin' Wolf, and Elmore James during the Blues-themed Concrete Mixer at the Chicago Convention! Held at the Sheraton Chicago! The perfect place to network and relax as you enjoy great music, delicious food, and cocktails (and maybe a surprise guest or two!) courtesy of the Illinois Chapter.