St. Louis, Missouri, is set to host World of Asphalt and AGG1 for the first time from March 25 to 27.
Following the success of the 2024 show in Nashville that delivered a record-breaking 38 per cent surge in attendance, the 2025 World of Asphalt and AGG1 is poised to continue its tradition of excellence in the Gateway City with more than 430 exhibitors.
“We are particularly excited for our education program this year,” said NAPA President and CEO Audrey Copeland, PhD, PE. “Along with the return of highly rated 101 and best practices sessions, attendees can stay on the cutting edge of pavement technology and business management with new sessions focused on using artificial intelligence for efficiency and innovation, leveraging social media for business growth, and strategic workforce planning to ensure companies have the skilled workers they need to succeed.”
In the new location, World of Asphalt and AGG1 introduce The Community zone, a new experience for attendees in 2025.
The Community Zone is a centrally located space for show-goers to relax, work and hear from industry professionals speak on important topics for the industry.
“Our goal with the Community Zone is to create a relaxed environment where attendees can engage with one another in a dedicated area on the show floor,” said World of Asphalt Show Director, Brittany Schmidtke. “It creates a fresh space where thought leaders can share information to a wider audience.”
The multifunctional space will have a variety of seating options and will feature special engaging sessions and presentations on topics like best practices for small business owners and work zone safety.
“The Community Zone area is just one of the many new updates that we have implemented for our 2025 WOA/AGG1 attendees,” said Michele Stanley, interim CEO, NSSGA. “This new programming addition allows for attendees to maximize their networking and educational opportunities while staying in the same space as the trade show.”
World of Asphalt Community Zone schedule:
Tuesday, March 25
Stop by to talk with Explore St. Louis and plan your time in the Gateway City. Also, meet the NHL St. Louis Blues players and enter for a chance to win tickets to Tuesday night’s game versus the Montreal Canadiens.
- 11:15 am: Watch for Us/Work Zone Safety in Road Construction
- 12 pm: Book Signing – Author Vince Hafeli will be signing copies of his book prior to his 2 pm presentation, Constructing a Safety Net: Strategies for Mental Health Awareness.
- 4 pm: Women of Asphalt Mixer
Wednesday. March 26
- 11:30 am: Achieving National Awards & Recognition in Asphalt Paving
- 1 pm: Women of Asphalt – Get to know the mission behind this powerful network for women. Learn about their impactful programs, educational opportunities and Women of Asphalt Day
- 2 pm: Meet and greet with Annie Agar
- 3 pm: Top Tips for Maintaining a Successful Asphalt Business with Marvin Joles, Blacktop Banter
World of Asphalt registration
Onsite Registration & Badge Pick-Up for Attendees:
Where: Inside the main (Washington Avenue) entrance and to your right within America’s Center Convention Complex:
- Tuesday, March 25: 7 am – 5 pm
- Wednesday, March 26: 7 am – 5 pm
- Thursday, March 27: 8 am – 2 pm
Download the app
The World of Asphalt & AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo App can be downloaded now on Android and Apple devices from either the Google Play or Apple App Store.
The app can be used for World of Asphalt and AGG1 attendees. Users will find an exhibitor directory that can be searched by product type.
The app also features a floor plan, list of education sessions, show information, and food & beverage locations. Additionally, it includes a show planner, allowing users to find, save and favorite exhibitors or education sessions they don’t want to miss.
