Event Fact Sheet
Everything you need to know about World of Asphalt
PURPOSE
World of Asphalt Show & Conference focuses exclusively on the asphalt paving 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.
The World of Asphalt Show & Conference is co-located with NSSGA's AGG1 Academy & Expo, providing an enhanced show experience for attendees by offering additional exhibits and education opportunities.
DATES AND LOCATION
The next World of Asphalt will be held Monday, March 15 through Wednesday, March 17, 2027, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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.
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. Over 11,500 visitors come from across the United States as well as worldwide.
EXHIBITS
World of Asphalt exhibits offers a broad array of the newest products, technologies, and services from 450 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
In addition, product-focused exhibit pavilions make it easier for attendees and exhibitors to connect and discuss specific operational function view who's exhibiting to learn more.
EDUCATION
World of Asphalt hosts prestigious asphalt paving industry educational conferences, including the 'People, Plants and Paving' conference.
SHOW OWNERS AND PRODUCER
World of Asphalt is owned by the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA), Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA). AEM is the show producer.