The Mid-South Chapter of the American Concrete Institute will host its Concrete Symposium on February 24, 2026, from 8:15 am to 4:00 pm at the Country Club of Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi. This full-day educational event will cover a variety of concrete-related topics and offers six Professional Development Hours (PDHs).

The $100 registration fee includes a one-year membership in the Mid-South Chapter of the American Concrete Institute.

Agenda              

 8:15 am                Registration and Coffee

 8:45 am              Welcome and ACI Mid-South Chapter Update – Where Have We Been?    

                                 Robert Varner, ACI Mid-South Chapter

 9:00 am              A Walk-Through PCR-132 – Who is Responsible for Concrete Construction?

                                 Colin Lobo, National Ready-Mix Concrete Association

10:00 am            Impact of Initial Curing of Cylinders on Concrete Strength – Does It Make That Big of a Difference?

                                Dr. Anton Schindler, Auburn University

 11:00 am            National Ready-Mixed Concrete Association – Is This One of the Greatest Untapped Resources?           

                                 Amanda Hult, National Ready-Mix Concrete Association

12:00 pm            Lunch

 12:45 pm            P2P – Prescriptive to Performance Specifications – Are We There Yet?

                                Colin Lobo, National Ready-Mix Concrete Association

 1:45 pm              If You Want Your Project to Standout, Why Are You Not Using Concrete?

                                 Amanda Hult, National Ready-Mix Concrete Association          

2:45 pm              ASTM C94 – What Does It Really All Mean?

                                Robert Varner, Burns Cooley Dennis, Inc.

3:45 pm              Closing Remarks and Instructions to receive CEU and PDH Credits

                                Les Howell, Mississippi Concrete Association

4:00 pm              Adjourn