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Minnesota Concrete Conference

 

The annual Minnesota Concrete Conference will be held on January 14th, 2027. 

Minnesota Concrete Conference - January 14, 2027

The Minnesota Concrete Conference will be held at the University of St. Thomas on January 14th, 2027. This annual event brings together a dedicated community of engineers, architects, and contractors to discuss current research, recent projects, and new innovations in the concrete industry. Participants will enjoy high-quality content, networking opportunities and overall conference experience.   
 
All inclusive $275 Early-Bird Registration fee* includes 6.5 PDHs, breakfast (new this year!), lunch, snacks, and free parking.

2027 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION RATES & DETAILS:

  • Early-Bird Registration fee through Friday, December 11, 2026 is $275.00

  • Regular Registration fee (from Saturday, December 12, 2026 through Thursday, December 31, 2026) is $315.00

  • Online registration will close after December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM Central Time. A small number of on-site registration will be available on the day of the conference on Thursday, January 14, 2027 for $400.00.

Questions? Contact us via email at ConcreteConference@stthomas.edu

Conveniently Located and Free Parking

The 2027 Minnesota Concrete Conference hosted by the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering is located on the beautiful St. Paul MN campus just 10 minutes from either downtowns of Minneapolis or St. Paul MN.

The registration fee includes free parking in the Anderson Parking Facility at the south west corner of Grand Ave and Cretin Ave - just one block from our Anderson Student Center and right across the street from our civil engineering High Bay located in the newly constructed Schoenecker Center on our south campus.

Download the 2027 Minnesota Concrete Conference - Campus Event & Parking Map.

View Interactive St. Thomas Campus Map, Directions & Parking.

University of St. Thomas Kasota stone sign in front of the Anderson Student Center on the St. Paul MN campus

University of St. Thomas, St. Paul MN campus outside the Anderson Student Center - site of the 2027 Minnesota Concrete Conference

2027 Conference Program Agenda

The 2027 Minnesota Concrete Conference on Thursday, January 14, 2027 will be held at the Anderson Student Center on the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul MN campus from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM Central Time. An optional networking reception will be held at the conclusion of the conference. 

Check-in and register on-site at Woulfe Alumni Hall on the 3rd floor of the Anderson Student Center.  Breakfast and coffee is included in your registration fee. 
Welcome from Josh Edwards, Minnesota Concrete Conference Planning Committee Chair and Don Weinkauf, Dean, University of St. Thomas School of Engineering.

Presentation details coming soon! 

 

Presentation details coming soon! 

 

Snacks, refreshments and networking.

Presentation details coming soon! 

 

Presentation details coming soon! 

 

Buffet lunch provided.

Presentation details coming soon! 

 

Presentation details coming soon! 

 

Snacks, refreshments and networking.

Presentation details coming soon! 

 

Presentation details coming soon! 

 

Continue the conversations from the conference at our optional post-conference networking reception.

2026 MN Concrete Conference held at the University of St. Thomas

Minnesota Concrete Conference Networking Reception

Continue all those great conversations you started at the conference!

Following the final presentation of the day, join us for an optional networking reception. Connect with industry colleagues, old friends, new faces, and St. Thomas students. The reception will be held in the first-floor atrium outside the Iverson High Bay in the Schoenecker Center. 

Minnesota Concrete Conference Planning Committee Members

We are grateful to the individuals who donate their time to be on the planning committee.

Josh Edwards
Minnesota Concrete Conference Planning Committee Chair
President - Engineering & Aggregates, AVR Inc. & Affiliates and Fischer Mining

Mary Vancura
President - Ayd Mill Concrete Engineering, LLC
Anthony (Tony) Foggia
Structural Group Manager-Rail, TKDA
Alf Gardiner
Director of Concrete Science and Principal Engineer, Braun Intertec
Mike Hemstad
Principal Engineer, SEH, Inc.
Mike Johnsrud
Executive Director, PCI Midwest
Andy Julius
Vice President Sales & Service, Master Builders Solutions Admixture Systems
Justin Lashley
Engineering Services Manager, Cemstone
Rita Lederle
Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering - University of St. Thomas
Kevin MacDonald
Principal Engineer, Beton Consulting Engineers
Mike Martin
Strategic Initiatives Lead, McGough
Maria Masten
Concrete Engineer, Minnesota Department of Transportation
David Meyer
Midwest Regional Director of Sales, Quikrete Cement/Continental Cement Company
Mike Murphy
Senior Project Manager, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
Benjamin Worsfold
Associate Professor, University of Minnesota Department of Civil Engineering

Past Program Agendas

Contact Us

Have questions or need assistance with registration? Please contact us at ConcreteConference@stthomas.edu

We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at the conference!