Title: The Future of Cement – What You Need to Know

Abstract: 

Gary Kirk will delve into the challenges and advancements in blended cements, with a particular focus on ternary blended cements. He will also discuss the role and impact of Type 1L cement, which incorporates limestone to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete without compromising performance, representing a significant step toward sustainable construction. Furthermore, Gary will outline the pathway to decarbonizing the cement and concrete industry, detailing carbon-neutral roadmaps and the necessary steps to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 in California.

Bio: Gary Kirk - CalPortland 

Gary Kirk is Vice President of Technical Services for CalPortland Cement Division. Gary is responsible for Technical Services for domestically manufactured cement, imported cement, and transfer cement terminals throughout CalPortland.  Gary has been in the industry for over 35 years participating in ACI local chapters, ACI National, PCA, SCA, ASTM, CMACN, Calcima, NRMCA, API, and various State DOT agencies.  Gary is an NRMCA Concrete Technologist, ACI SoCal past president, and past recipient of the ACI Sam Hobb’s Award.

Thank you to our gold sponsor so far:

SEAOSD SPONSORSHIPS

Sponsorship opportunities are now available! Along with our gratitude and appreciation, sponsors receive:

• Your company logo on weekly announcements for the event you sponsor
• Visibility within the SEAOSD community, reaching over 700 (and counting!) structural engineers, companies and industry representatives
• 4 registration tickets for the event, to be distributed as you see fit

Annual and event-specific sponsorships are available, as well.

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT NOON ON THURSDAY BEFORE AND WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCEPT WALKINS OR LATE REGISTRATION AT THE RESTAURANT REQUEST!

For more information, please contact Heather Caya at 619-733-2734 or [email protected]