Wednesday, February 22
PCI Convention Welcome Reception
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Regency Ballroom
Kick off the week in Columbus by joining your industry peers at the Hyatt Regency Grand Ballroom. The event will offer a lively and energetic networking experience.
PCI Job Fair Day 1
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Short North Ballroom B
Open to all students interested in a career in the precast concrete industry. Please check back for updates.
Producer Member Registration for Job Fair
LPCI Social Event
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Pins Mechanical Co.
This annual event is open to all LPCI alumni and the current participating class. Enjoy food, beverages, pinball, and bowling while reconnecting with your class and meeting new participants.
Student Welcome Party
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Sonesta Columbus Downtown Hotel
Open to all student attendees. Party entrance on left side of the hotel entrance driveway.
Thursday, February 23
The Precast Show Plant Tours
Tour A, 5:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Tour B, 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
The 2023 Precast Show Plant Tours include stops at two E.C. Babbert facilities, in Canal Winchester and Lancaster, Ohio. A breakfast for attendees begins at 5:00 a.m. Note: Because of the 11 a.m. return, Master Precaster Class of 2023 members should not attend Plant Tour B because of overlap with graduation ceremony preparation.
PCI Job Fair Day 2
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., Short North Ballroom B
Open to all students interested in a career in the precast concrete industry. Please check back for updates.
Producer Member Registration for Job Fair
Optional Tour: Penn & Beech Candle Co.
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Choose your jar, design the label and create your own custom fragrance. With more than 100 fragrances, we’re willing to bet you’ll find more than a handful you’ll love. Pull up a seat at our Fragrance Bar – it’s time to enjoy a light breakfast and get creative. Scent specialists will help you narrow down your list to just a few scents that blend perfectly together and ensure you leave with a scent that is uniquely yours. Note: Because of the 11 a.m. return, Master Precaster Class of 2023 members should not attend this event because of overlap with graduation ceremonies.
PCI Annual Membership Meeting & Luncheon
11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Regency Ballroom
Network and connect with your peers and industry professionals at the PCI Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Lunch. The program includes the annual meeting and passing of the gavel, followed by celebrating the recipients of the following awards: PCI Medal of Honor, PCI Fellows, Mario J. Bertolini Innovation and Leadership, the PCI Associate Member, and more.
"Wine Down" at the Women In Precast (WIP) Reception
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Location TBD
Celebrate the power of women in our industry at this annual PCI-hosted reception. This is a fantastic opportunity to mingle, connect with fellow peers and engage in conversations about unique issues faced by women in the precast concrete industry. Please join in a lively, fun opening “ice-breaker” with prizes, stemless wine glass takeaways and complimentary wine, beer and appetizers. The WIP Reception is open to all self-identified women in the precast concrete industry.
PCI Foundation After Dark
9:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m., Regency Ballroom
All bets are ON when you come together to support the PCI Foundation at its annual fundraiser. This casino-themed event features your favorite associate members as special guest dealers.
Friday, February 24
PCI Design Awards Cocktail Reception
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Regency Ballroom
Join your colleagues as PCI recognizes projects and companies that have achieved design excellence and construction quality using precast concrete. This year's PCI Design Awards will feature awards for both transportation structures and buildings, as well as special awards. The reception will include hors d'oeuvres and hosted bar.
Reception Sponsor
