Fact Sheet

Purpose

World of Asphalt Show & Conference focuses exclusively on the asphalt industry as its leading exposition and education resource. World of Asphalt features in-depth industry-focused educational programming and comprehensive exhibits that showcase the latest technologies and innovations in asphalt-related equipment, products and services.

Dates and Location

The next World of Asphalt will be held Tuesday, March 19 through Thursday, March 21, 2013 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas (USA).

(World of Asphalt is held annually except in CONEXPO-CON/AGG years when that exposition highlights the equipment, products and services featured at World of Asphalt in distinct and major product-concentration areas.)

The 2013 World of Asphalt Show & Conference is co-located with the 2013 AGG1 Aggregates Forum & Expo, providing an enhanced show experience for attendees by offering additional exhibits and education opportunities.

Attendees

World of Asphalt is geared toward asphalt, highway/street, pavement maintenance and traffic safety industry professionals from all types of companies such as small to large contractors, materials producers, state and agency specification personnel, maintenance companies, manufacturers and service providers. Visitors come from across the United States as well as worldwide.

Exhibits

World of Asphalt exhibits offer a broad array of the newest products, technologies and services from leading industry companies in areas including:

• Asphalt production and recycling equipment
• Road building machinery
• Pavement maintenance equipment
• Soil stabilizers
• Information technology

• Chemical and petroleum products
• Pollution control
• Testing equipment
• Work zone safety and traffic management
• Trucks and trailers

World of Asphalt features a New Products & Technology Program as another way for attendees to quickly find new and innovative products and services on the show floor. In addition, product-focused exhibit pavilions make it easier for attendees and exhibitors to connect and discuss specific operational functions.

Education

World of Asphalt hosts prestigious asphalt industry educational conferences, including the Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) Asphalt Pavement Conference and the People, Plants and Paving Training Program. Also offered are certification and specialized training programs.

Show Owners and Producer

World of Asphalt is owned by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) and National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA). AEM is the show producer.