The asphalt industry is always moving forward. New equipment and technologies are changing how work gets done. Contractors and producers are looking for ways to improve productivity and performance. Companies are developing their workforce, exploring new approaches to longstanding challenges, and deciding which innovations can make a real difference to their operations.
So, what’s next? That conversation is coming to New Orleans when World of Asphalt 2027 brings the industry together March 15-17 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. And there will be plenty to discover.
See What’s New and Find Solutions for What’s Next
There is a difference between hearing about new equipment or technology and seeing it for yourself. At World of Asphalt, attendees can connect directly with manufacturers, technical experts, and product specialists, compare solutions, and ask the questions that matter to their businesses. The 2027 show experience is centered around helping attendees connect, compare, and learn, whether they are evaluating equipment, exploring new technology, or searching for better ways to improve efficiency, productivity, and performance. Discover exhibitors here.
Discovering what’s new goes beyond the exhibit floor.
The People, Plants and Paving Conference will bring industry professionals and experts together to address current challenges while exploring the trends, opportunities, and emerging issues shaping the future. Attendees can gain practical knowledge and walk away with ideas and strategies they can bring back to their businesses.
The conference also creates an opportunity to step away from day-to-day demands and hear the conversations happening across the industry. What challenges are other companies facing? Where is technology having an impact? What can companies do to strengthen their people and operations? And which ideas are worth taking home and exploring further?
Explore the People, Plants and Paving Conference schedule here.
One Trip, Two Industry Events
World of Asphalt 2027 is once again co-located with AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo, bringing the asphalt and aggregates communities together in one destination. Increasing connection and community across both industries is a priority for the 2027 event.
For attendees whose businesses cross different areas of roadbuilding, materials production, and related operations, the co-location creates even more opportunities to discover solutions, exchange ideas, and build relationships, all during one trip to New Orleans.
Where the Industry Comes Together
The best trade show conversations don't always happen during a formal presentation or product demonstration. Sometimes they start when two people dealing with similar challenges simply have a chance to talk. That's why networking and community will continue to be an important part of the World of Asphalt experience.
The Community Zone is being designed as a welcoming, casual gathering place where attendees can take a break, meet with peers, make new connections, and spend time with the larger asphalt and aggregates community.
Attendees will have another opportunity to connect at the Rock & Road Reception on Tuesday afternoon. The event is planned to bring the industry together while incorporating the distinctive energy and culture of New Orleans, with New Orleans-inspired entertainment and experiences creating a lively setting to reconnect with colleagues, meet new people, and continue conversations from the show floor.
Experience the Energy of New Orleans
For 2027, the experience doesn't have to end when you leave the show floor. New Orleans is a city celebrated for its live music, distinctive cuisine, historic neighborhoods, arts, and cultural traditions. Visitors can explore everything from jazz and other live music to Creole and Cajun flavors, iconic neighborhoods, and cultural attractions.
That makes New Orleans an exciting new home for World of Asphalt. After a day spent exploring equipment, attending education sessions, and exchanging ideas, attendees can continue the experience throughout the city. Explore the French Quarter, discover live music, enjoy the city's renowned food, or simply take in the atmosphere that makes New Orleans such a distinctive destination.
Discover more here!
What Will You Bring Back?
The real value of World of Asphalt is what happens after the show. You’ll return to work with:
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New ideas for approaching challenges and opportunities
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Equipment and technologies to evaluate for your operation
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Practical insights you can put to work with your team
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Fresh perspectives on where the asphalt industry is headed
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New connections with people who understand the challenges you face
Those takeaways can come from anywhere: an education session, a conversation on the show floor, time spent in the Community Zone, or a new connection made at the Rock & Road Reception.
World of Asphalt gives you the opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, see what’s ahead, and return home with ideas, insights, and relationships that can help move your business forward.
Be Part of World of Asphalt 2027
World of Asphalt 2027 takes place March 15-17, 2027, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, co-located with AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo. Registration and housing are scheduled to open October 27, 2026.
Don't just hear about what's changing in the asphalt industry. Come see it. Learn from it. And experience it alongside the people shaping what's next.
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