Student and Young Professional Networking Event
$0
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 and grill will be open for attendees desiring to purchase food and beverages.

Student Lunch: Navigating the Task-Relationship Minefield: Long Term Success in the World of Work
$27
12:00 PM-2:00 PM
Join other ACI attendees and students for the announcement of the Student Competition results. Following lunch, featured speaker Sid Jacobson, PhD, will give a presentation on Navigating the Task-Relationship Minefield: Long Term Success in the World of Work. Tickets may be purchased at the ACI Registration desk up to 24 hours prior to the event, based on availability.

Sunset on the River Jazz Dinner Cruise
$69
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
Prepare to take a journey back in time on the Mighty Mississippi aboard an authentic steamboat. Your personalized cruise will travel from the heart of the French Quarter through the second busiest port in the world. You will enjoy a dinner buffet of traditional New Orleans Creole cuisine and dance to the sounds of a lively Jazz band. Beverages are available for purchase at the cash bar.

Contractors' Day Lunch: Where will the Next Contractor's Dollar be Coming From?
$40
12:00 PM-2:00 PM
Join other ACI attendees and contractors for the Contractors' Day Lunch. Featured speaker Dan Ryan, PhD will give a presentation on "Where will the next Contractor's dollar be coming from?". Tickets may be purchased at the ACI Registration desk up to 24 hours prior to the event, based on availability.

Concrete Mixer at Mardi Gras World
$0
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
Mardi Gras is a year-round celebration you will have a chance to enjoy. The official colors for Mardi Gras are purple, green, and gold, chosen in 1872 by the King of Carnival, Rex. He chose purple to represent justice, green for faith, and gold for power. Experience Mardi Gras with a re-creation of an actual Mardi Gras Parade complete with a marching band and mini floats, New Orleans style food and beverages.

Bus transportation will depart from the Canal St. Exit of the Marriott New Orleans starting at 6:30 pm. Casual attire and comfortable shoes are suggested. Attendees are welcome to come dressed in costume. Cameras are highly recommended.

All ACI attendees MUST wear a name badge to board the bus and enter Mardi Gras World. Please use the drink tickets found in your registration packet, or cash to purchase beverages.

International Lunch: Building Green in the Desert
$30
12:00 PM-2:00 PM
Join other attendees for the International Lunch. Enjoy a special presentation by featured speaker Khaled Awad, Technical Manager for Advanced Construction Technology Services, who will discuss Building Green in the Desert. Tickets may be purchased at the ACI Registration desk up to 24 hours prior to the event, based on availability.