KU Engineering to host 70th Annual Asphalt Paving Conference
LAWRENCE — On Dec. 3, the Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering within the University of Kansas School of Engineering will host experts in the field of asphalt paving engineering for a conference exploring the latest developments in the profession.
“We are excited to host the 70th Annual Asphalt Paving Conference this year,” said Robert Parsons, professor and conference chair. “We look forward to hosting industry leaders and government partners in this learning and networking event.”
The 70th Annual Asphalt Paving Conference will run from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Kansas Union. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m., with opening remarks beginning at 8:30 a.m.
To register and preview the complete conference schedule, please visit the event website.
Event speakers:
- Mark Blow, Asphalt Institute
- BJ Cottman, Ergon
- Simon Hesp, Queen’s University
- Raquel Moraes, National Center for Asphalt Technology
- Travis Proehl, APAC
- Greg Schieber, KDOT
- Cody Vandevord, KTA
- Tim Zahrn, Asphalt Materials.
This conference will also offer networking opportunities for industry experts and vendors in the asphalt paving field. Early registration for this event ends Nov. 20.
For more information, contact Emma Herrman, outreach and communications coordinator, at asphconf@ku.edu.