Paving a Resilient Future: Innovation and Community Well-Being

Join us for the 22nd annual Arizona Pavements and Materials Conference, a premier event bringing together professionals from across the transportation infrastructure sector. Hosted by Arizona State University, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and local industry partners, this conference offers a comprehensive program designed to advance the science and practice of pavement engineering.

Whether you’re a practitioner, researcher, or policymaker, this conference provides a platform to exchange knowledge, discuss emerging trends, and collaborate on solutions to enhance the sustainability and performance of our transportation systems.

This three-day conference will be held at Arizona State University, Tempe Campus (1290 S. Normal Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281) on November 18-20, 2025, 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 and Turquoise Room with Exhibitors, Luncheons, Refreshment Breaks, Welcome Reception and Best in Arizona Pavement Awards in the Arizona Ballroom.

Conference Highlights

Workshops & Technical Sessions: Engage in hands-on workshops and technical sessions covering topics such as innovations in asphalt materials and pavement preservation,  and balanced mixture design.​

Innovative Research & Exhibits: Explore cutting-edge research, student posters, and demonstrations of field equipment at the Pavement Laboratory Open House.​

Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, industry experts, and policymakers during networking breaks, luncheons, and the Best in Arizona Pavement Awards Reception.​

Keynote Speakers: Hear from local and national leaders, including representatives from ASU, FHWA, ADOT, and the Arizona Transportation Institute, who will share insights on current challenges and future directions in pavement engineering.​

Featured Topics

▋Asphalt and Pavement Preservation:
Discover the state of SMA paving in Arizona, multi-layer surface treatments and longitudinal grooving of asphalt pavements.

▋Environmental Exposures and Public Health:
Learn about PM 2.5 and PM 10 dynamic predictive modeling, neurology & health, worker safety and thermal exposure.

▋Concrete Solutions: Strength, Stability, and Smart Repairs:
Gain insights on ultra-high performance concrete, road intersections solution with thin white topping, crack mitigation and concrete utility adjustments.

▋Evolving Asphalt Materials Specifications in Arizona:
Understand local mixture and binder needs for pavement design, MAG specifications to unify the valley, and listen to case studies from the City of Phoenix.

▋Geotech Progress:
See what is new on soil stabilization and dust mitigation, the impact of expansive soils and geohazards on highway performance in Arizona, and the latest on an artificial intelligence-based model for predicting vehicle tire sinkage into roadside soils.

▋Pavement Resilience:
Appreciate new technologies on ultra-low carbon asphalt dry process modifier, and fire-resistant / thermal protective pavements.

▋Advancing Transparency:
See what is new with Environmental Product Declarations and LCA tools in practice.

Sit back and listen to a Special Session on Mental Health Challenges and case studies on challenges in construction on a grand scale.

Questions about the event?
Contact Dr. Ramadan Salim at [email protected]
Contact Zeynep Elabiad at [email protected]