2024 The Future of Roadways: Accelerating Progress

Following up with last year’s successful joint conference with the International Road Federation, this 21^st Annual Arizona Pavements/Materials Conference is ready to offer another outstanding topics and speakers. This year’s theme is focused on “Accelerating Progress”.  We will first kick off on Day 1 with workshops focusing on Pavement Preservation, Durability, and Sustainability. During the opening session on Day 2,  we will all have a chance to meet our local leadership and nationally recognized speakers who will address issues at the local and national levels. Other important topics included in this year’s program will highlight Pavement Innovations in Arizona and FHWA’s Every Day Count (EDC 7). We realize that accelerating progress in the pavements and materials world cannot be done without hearing about Carbon-Friendly Technologies, Incorporating Resiliency: Heat and Flooding and understanding Digital Data in the infrastructure space. If you are interested to learn more about materials design and troubleshoot geotechnical problems, then we included a panel discussion on Balanced Mixture Design, and another one focusing on geotechnical matters. To finish, kick back, unwind, and listen to three ADOT legends who will speak on The History and Evolution of ADOT’s Pavement Performance Test Equipment, with lots of historical photographs to share with everyone.

This three-day conference sponsored by Arizona State University (ASU), Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Arizona’s industry and local governments will be held at Arizona State University, Tempe Campus (1290 S. Normal Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281) on November 19-21, 2024, in the Memorial Union (MU).  The MU serves as the central meeting and conference center for the ASU community. 

Speaker presentations will be in the Ventana Ballroom, Turquoise Room, and Pima Auditorium with Exhibitors, Luncheons, Refreshment Breaks and Welcome Reception in the Arizona Ballroom.