The White House Office of Science and Technology (OSTP) held a Concrete Innovation Summit on July 19, 2024, at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House grounds. Dean Frank, P.E., NEU Executive Director, was honored to be invited and attend the event, along with leaders from the U.S. government, industry, academia, and other stakeholders. The meeting was in celebration of recent progress and to highlight the innovations needed for the cement and concrete industries to reduce their emissions and support the national commitment to achieve net zero emissions. The event featured remarks from senior U.S. government officials, panel discussions showcasing recent progress and opportunities for commercialization, and roundtable conversations to discuss frontiers in market and technology innovation.
This was the first-ever Concrete Innovation Summit hosted by the White House and several regional events are scheduled for Chicago, Los Angeles, and Boston. NEU and RMI will be co-hosting the event in Boston.