2025 IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Conference FAQ

 

  • What are the dates/location for the 2025 Conference?
    • May 4-8, 2025, in Birmingham, AL.
  • How can I submit a technical paper presentation?
    • Submissions for the 2025 Conference are complete. When submissions are open for the 2026 show, they will be posted under “Conference Information” on page “Technical Paper/Abstracts” – contact information will be listed there. 
  • Could you share the list of attendees and their email addresses with me?
    • For privacy reasons we do not provide registrant email addresses. Once registration opens in January, the list of registrants will begin to populate and will be listed on the website under “More Information.”
  • How much does a booth cost and when will booth sales open? 
    • The 2025 Booth Pricing is as follows:
      • Each 10’ x 10’ (100 sq. ft.) Standard Booth: $3,000 (by 2/28) and $3,500 (after 2/28) 
      • Each 10’ x 10’ (100 sq. ft.) Value Add Booth: $3,500 (by 2/28) and $4,000 (after 2/28)
      • Each 10’ x 10’ (100 sq. ft.) Premium Booth:- $4,500 (by 2/28) and $5,000 (after 2/28)
    • Note: For booths larger than 10’ x 10’, multiply the number of 10’ x 10’ booths you want by the price listed above to determine cost.
    • Booth sales are tentatively scheduled to open in December 2024.
  • When can I register for a conference badge? 
    • Conference registration is scheduled to open in January 2025.
  • How much does it cost to register for the conference as an attendee? 

    • Early Bird Rates: Member - $950.00; Nonmember - $1,150.00

    • Regular Rates (after February 28): Member - $1150.00; Nonmember - $1,350.00

      Additional registration rates (Academic, Spouse/Partner, etc.) vary and are lower. Registration payments onsite must be paid via credit card. Checks or cash will not be accepted.

  • How can I find out about sponsoring the conference?
    • Sponsorship information will be posted on the conference website under “Sponsorships.” Contact us at conference@cement.org if you have any questions.

     Additional Information 

  • Spouse/Partner Registration: All spouses/partners must be non-industry attendees. Any industry professional attending the conference must pay the delegate registration fee. Please note: Spouse/Partner tours are strictly for a spouse/partner of a registered attendee and no children are allowed on a tour. The spouse/partner hospitality suite and program activities are reserved for those spouses/partners who have paid full spouse/partner registration rates. ID’s may be checked.

    Pricing: Early bird pricing ends February 28, 2025. After February 28, 2025, registration fees will increase. See prices listed above.

    Badge Reprints: To enhance security, we are implementing a new registration policy for badge reprinting. A $50 fee will be required for all badge reprints onsite, and the request must be accompanied by a valid photo ID.

    Registration Payment Methods: We accept credit card and ACH (wire transfer) payments for conference registration. Personal or company checks will not be accepted prior to the conference or onsite.

    Minimum Age Requirement: As alcoholic beverages are served during the conference’s exhibit hours, all attendees must be 21 years or older to register for and attend the conference.

    Sell Your Boss on Attending Letter: Need validation to attend. Please use this customizable letter.

Registration Cancellation/Refund: All cancellations and substitutions must be sent in writing to the PCA Meetings Department at conference@cement.org. Registration cancellations must be received on or before Monday, March 24, 2025, to be honored, and are subject to a 50% cancellation fee. Substitutions are accepted at any time. NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AFTER Monday, March 24, 2025.

If your question was not answered by the information above, please email your question to conference@cement.org. We monitor this mailbox periodically throughout the week and will reply to questions not covered by the information above.