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The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the return of its global event, 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge.

Now in its fifth year, this free, virtual conference will take place July 8–9, 2025, bringing together experts, professionals and students worldwide for 24 continuous hours of learning, collaboration and innovation.

Hosted in cooperation with more than 20 ACI International Chapters and industry partners across multiple time zones, 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge provides a platform for the global concrete community to exchange knowledge on the latest advancements, research and trends in concrete technology and construction. Each event hour features presentations from a different region of the world, offering diverse perspectives and real-world case studies.

"ACI envisions a future where our stakeholders possess the knowledge and skills necessary to use concrete effectively in today's ever-changing world," said Frederick H. Grubbe, ACI executive vice president. "As participation in 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge continues to grow, presenters and participants may disseminate and absorb educational and technical expertise throughout these critical global markets."

Highlights of the 2025 event include:

• presentations from ACI Chapters and international partners in 24 countries;
• real-time Q&A sessions with global experts;
• insight into sustainable concrete practices, innovations in materials, structural design and more; and
• opportunities to connect with peers and thought leaders from around the world.

Participation is free and open to anyone interested in concrete. Registration details and the program schedule are available at https://www.concrete.org/newsandevents/24hoursofconcreteknowledge.aspx.

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