Dining and Dancing on the Mississippi
$78
6:30 PM-10:30 PM
Experience the "Mighty" Mississippi first-hand during a Gateway Riverboat dinner cruise. You will depart the hotel via luxury motor coach for the riverfront to board an authentic paddle wheeler. During the private two and a half hour cruise, view the dramatic St. Louis skyline, enjoy a delicious seated prime rib dinner and be entertained by one of St. Louis' best Dixieland bands. Cash bar service will be available. Please note there is a minimum requirement of 40 participants for this tour.

International Lunch
$43
12:00 PM-2:00 PM
Join other ACI attendees for a discussion on the repair and maintenance of aging R.C. bridges during the International Lunch with featured speaker Professor Konrad Bergmeister from the Universitat fur Bodenkultur in Germany. Dr. Bergmeister has a PhD in both Rural Architecture and Civil Engineering, as well as a Masters Degree in Manufacturing Systems from Clarkson University. In addition to his 18 years of professional experience, Dr. Bergmeister is also a member of the Berlin--Brandenburg Academy of Science, and the German Academy of Science.

Opening Reception
$0
6:30 PM-7:30 PM
After the Opening Session, meet your colleagues, friends, and exhibitors for a beverage from the cash bar and light refreshments in the exhibit area. This is a networking opportunity you won't want to miss!

Student Lunch
$25
12:00 PM-2:00 PM
Join other ACI members and students for the announcement of the Student Competition results. Following lunch, featured speaker Dan Baker, President of Baker Concrete will give a presentation on Leadership 20/20-Up and Coming Leaders.

Dinner in Honor of Luke Snell
$75
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
Over the course of 40 years, Luke Snell has been a driving force within the concrete industry. Named a fellow of ACI, a distinguished professor of Arizona State University and a professional engineer in three states, his concrete research and teaching experience has been influential to many. Join other ACI attendees in celebrating Luke Snell's life-long achievements and strong dedication to the ACI Missouri Chapter during this honorary dinner.

Guests may choose one of the following entrees:

1) Seared 10oz Grilled Ribeye with Smoked Onion Ragout, Gratin Potato and Cabernet Sauce and Seasonal Vegetables.

2) Penne Pasta with Baby Spinach, Roasted Garlic, Cremini Mushrooms, Sweet Peas and Reggiano Cream.

3) Roasted Half Chicken, Roast Chicken Jus, Mashed Red Bliss Potatoes, Carrots and Garlic Spinach.

All served with:

Baby Green Oak, Red Oak, Frisee, Cucumber Wrapper, Red & Yellow Tomatoes, and Sweet Tomato Vinaigrette Salad

Chocolate Mint Brulee with Mini Biscotti Dessert

Contractors' Day Lunch
$35
12:00 PM-2:00 PM
Join other ACI convention attendees for the Contractors' Day Lunch. Jeff Steinhart, Vice President of Engineering for Anhueser-Busch will be the featured speaker.

Concrete Mixer
$0
6:30 PM-8:00 PM
Transport yourself back to nineteenth century Germany for an Oktoberfest-inspired Concrete Mixer. Hosted by the ACI Missouri Chapter, you will feel as though you're inside a festival hall in Munich, with long tables and benches, waitstaff in lederhosen, and an authentic Bavarian band. This social event is perfect for meeting industry leaders and reconnecting with friends and colleagues.