Mill & Kiln Training

March 16-19, 2026 | Dallas, TX | Hilton Garden Inn Downtown

Join ACA for the 2026 Mill & Kiln Training, a comprehensive, hands-on program designed for cement industry professionals seeking deeper technical insight into mill optimization, kiln systems, and operation fundamentals.

This four-day training offers the flexibility to attend either the full 4-day training program or one of the 2-day training courses.

Training Options and Registration Rates

Based on training needs, attendees may register for:

  • Option 1: Full Training Program 
    Attend all four days (March 16-19) for a comprehensive training experience covering both mill and kiln operations.  
                            ACA Member Registration Rates: Early Bird Rate (through March 1): $1300; and $1450 thereafter.                                                  Non-Member Registration Rates: Early Bird Rate (through March 1): $1625; and $1750 thereafter.
  • Option 2: Grinding and Mill Audit Course
    Attend two days (March 16-17) for training focusing on grinding theory and methods, mill performance, and process optimization. 

    ACA Member Registration Rates: Early Bird Rate (through March 1): $650; and $725 thereafter.                                                      Non-Member Registration Rates: Early Bird Rate (through March 1): $850; and $900 thereafter.

  • Option 3: Kiln and Pyro-processing Course
    Attend two days (March 18-19) for training covering kiln operation, combustion, heat consumption, and emissions.

    ACA Member Registration Rates: Early Bird Rate (through March 1): $650; and $725 thereafter.                                                      Non-Member Registration Rates: Early Bird Rate (through March 1): $850; and $900 thereafter.

Meeting Cancellation Policy:

Meeting cancellations must be sent in writing to ACA at events@cement.org. Written requests for meeting cancellation refunds received by March 2, 2026, (10 business days prior to the meeting) are entitled to a full refund, minus a processing fee of $150. No meeting cancellation refunds will be granted after March 2, 2026. Requests for registration substitutions must be made prior to March 2.