Sessions & Events

The Sessions and Events schedule is now available.

H = Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor; M = Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor; and C = Baltimore Convention Center

What I Wish I Knew: Unique Career Paths in the Concrete Industry

Monday, October 27, 2025 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM, H - Holiday 1

This session will be targeted for engineering students who are in the last few semesters of their academic careers as well as young professionals early in their professional careers. After attending this session, attendees will have learned of some career paths beyond the traditional structural engineering role in the concrete industry. Five young professionals will discuss their experiences in the concrete industry in the fields of material testing, business development, marketing, and more.

Learning Objectives:
(1) Discuss the diverse backgrounds of panelists and how they lead to involvement with ACI;
(2) Relate the perspectives of people from different parts of the concrete industry;
(3) Review strategies to encourage employers support for young professional involvement in ACI;
(4) Discuss the challenges of finding the career path that fits you right.

Panelists:
- Hunter Garrison
- Peter Collins
- Patrick Barnhouse
- Katelyn Hensel
- Jamieson Virgin

This session has been approved by AIA and ICC for 2 PDHs (0.2 CEUs). Please note: You must attend the live session for the entire duration to receive credit. On-demand sessions do not qualify for PDH/CEU credit.

No presentations scheduled at this time.

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