ACI, NEU to deliver technical presentations at the Cementitious Materials International Technical and Trade Congress Americas

2/24/2026

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) today announced it will join industry leaders at the 2026 Cementitious Materials International Technical and Trade Congress Americas, March 11 – 12, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, to deliver technical information related to blended cements and sustainable solutions.

Dr. Maria Juenger, professor at The University of Texas at Austin and president of ACI, will present cutting-edge research on Blended Type IL Cements and Calcined Clays and their role in accelerating decarbonization in cement and concrete. Dr. Juenger’s presentation will showcase real data from regional blends, offering practical insights for producers, researchers, and decision-makers shaping the next generation of low-carbon cementitious materials.

Kerry Sutton, executive director of NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, will share how the organization continues to monitor sustainability activities in the construction sector. Established in 2022 by ACI, NEU leads the global concrete industry in advancing low-carbon and sustainable concrete technologies, empowering all stakeholders to create a resilient built environment.

The Cementitious Materials International Technical and Trade Congress Americas is a premier gathering of U.S. cement traders, industry experts, and professionals passionate about the latest advancements and limitless opportunities in the field of cementitious materials, including ashes, slags, artificial and natural pozzolana, fumes, clays, and construction and demolition waste used as alternative raw materials. Technical and trade topics include:

For more information about the event and how to register, visit the Cementitious Materials International Technical and Trade Congress Americas website.

About the American Concrete Institute:

The American Concrete Institute (ACI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the leading global authority for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensus-based standards, technical resources, and educational, training, and certification programs. Founded in 1904, ACI is headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA, with a regional office in Dubai, UAE, and Resource Centers located in Southern California, the Midwest (Chicago, IL area), and the Mid-Atlantic (Baltimore, MD area). ACI has more than 90 chapters, more than 350 student chapters, and approximately 40,000 members spanning more than 120 countries. The American Concrete Institute – Always advancing®. Visit concrete.org for additional information.

About NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete:

NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, was established in 2022 by the American Concrete Institute. The Center, based at ACI World Headquarters in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA, leads the global concrete industry in advancing low-carbon and sustainable concrete technologies, empowering all stakeholders to create a resilient built environment, and leverages ACI’s role as a world-leading authority and resource for the development, dissemination, and adoption of consensus-based standards for concrete design, construction and materials. The Center’s membership is open to government agencies, industries, technical societies, standard bodies, manufacturers, contractors, and professionals. To learn more, visit neuconcrete.org