India Chapter of ACI – 47th Annual General Meeting

India Chapter of ACI successfully conducted its 47th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, 29th September 2026 at 6.00 pm at the Hotel Kohinoor Park, Prabhadevi, Mumbai.

Dr. Vishal Thombare, President, presented the Chapter’s activities and achievements for F.Y. 2025–2026, along with the audited financial statements, which were shared with the members. He also briefed the members about the upcoming International Conference in February 2027, encouraging them to participate and benefit from the expertise of renowned speakers.

Dr. Yogini Deshpande, Vice President and Awards Convener, presented the Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards 2026 and encouraged members to participate and submit more entries in the upcoming Excellence Awards Competition in January 2027.

Prof. Dr. Vinod Vanvari, Hon. Secretary & Treasurer and Course Director, briefed members on the Construction Supervisors’ Training Course and appealed to industry professionals to provide one-year practical training opportunities to students at their project sites, with a minimum stipend like minimum of Rs. 15,000 per month.

Proficiency Certificates were presented to two students who successfully completed the 31st Batch of the Construction Supervisors’ Training Course. The certificates were presented by Shri. Satish Dhupelia and Dr. S. K. Manjrekar, Past Presidents of India Chapter of ACI.

As part of the Membership Drive, members were encouraged to enrol their professional contacts as IC-ACI Life Members and benefit from the Chapter’s knowledge-sharing initiatives through webinars, technical lectures, conferences and other professional activities.

Dr. S. K. Manjrekar, Past President, India Chapter of ACI, briefed the members on his recent visit to the ACI Chapter Officer Roundtable, held in Honolulu, USA, on 9–10 September 2026 and presented the documents received during the Chapter Roundtable, including the Guide to Chapter Organisation and Operation, Member Guide, and other relevant materials, to Dr. Vishal Thombare, President, India Chapter of ACI, during the AGM for the reference and records of IC-ACI.

The AGM concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Prof. Dr. Vinod Vanvari.

The AGM was well attended by members, who actively participated in the discussions, shared their suggestions, and contributed to the proceedings.

India Chapter of ACI sincerely thanks all members, the Auditor’s representative, and dignitaries for their valuable presence and continued support.

Glimpses of AGM here: