MILWAUKEE – Registration is now open for the World of Asphalt Show & Conference and the AGG1 Academy and Expo, running March 25-27 in St. Louis, MO. 

Following the unprecedented success of the 2024 show, which saw a record-breaking 38 percent surge in attendance, the 2025 World of Asphalt and AGG1 Academy & Expo is poised to continue a tradition of excellence in the Gateway City, renowned for medical, scientific, and engineering marvels. Taking advantage of the expansive America’s Center in the heart of St. Louis, the 2025 event promises an impressive showcase of the latest industry equipment, services, and technologies. 

"We are thrilled to open registration for the World of Asphalt and AGG1 Academy & Expo," said World of Asphalt show director Brittany Schmidtke. "After the success of last year's event, we are fully committed to delivering an even more dynamic and informative experience for our attendees. We encourage everyone in the industry to take advantage of the early registration to secure their spot at the forefront of asphalt innovation."  

Attendees who register by November 22, 2024, will receive a 35 percent early bird discount. Use promo code NEWS35. 

“World of Asphalt is where our industry comes together to share the latest innovations across the paving ecosphere – technology, equipment, employee relations, business solutions, paving best practices, and AI,” said Audrey Copeland, PhD, PE, President & CEO of the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA), the show’s majority owner. “We’re excited to bring all this learning to St. Louis, where four interstates paved with asphalt converge, and to enjoy fun and fellowship on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River.” 

How to register:

1. 1. For the ultimate World of Asphalt and AGG1 experience, opt for the All-Access badge, granting daily entry to both World of Asphalt and AGG1, along with access to up to 10 concurrent education sessions. 
2. 2. Book your travel and accommodations through the official World of Asphalt and AGG1 hotel block that provides access to the show’s rate assurance without the need to pre-pay. 
3. 3. Enroll in education to secure your spot. Education topics include people, plants, paving, pavement preservation and environment, health, safety and sustainability (EHS&S).
4. 4. Prepare for your visit. With more than 430 exhibitors and just three days to explore everything, attendees are encouraged to organize their schedule for World of Asphalt and AGG1 ahead of their arrival in St. Louis. Additionally, make plans to explore St. Louis during your down time off the show floor. 

Participants can expect a comprehensive educational experience through tracks within the People, Plants, and Paving Conference and the AGG1 Academy & Expo. Courses will tackle a wide range of topics designed to provide actionable insights and improve business operations.  

“This event provides a forum for aggregates and industrial sand industry professionals that maximizes networking and drives success to reach their business goals,” said Michele Stanley, interim CEO of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association. “Attendees will have multiple educational options with the AGG1 Academy and the show floor will showcase the latest technology and innovation. We encourage everyone to register early and not miss out on this unique experience.” 

Beginning in the spring, attendees will be able to download the World of Asphalt & AGG1 mobile app to seamlessly connect with the online show planner, show maps, and real-time notifications to make the most of their onsite experience. 

Register today for your chance to be part of the event shaping the future of the asphalt and aggregates industry.  

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About World of Asphalt 
Held every year except during CONEXPO-CON/AGG years, World of Asphalt is the leading trade show and conference focused on the asphalt and paving industries, whose most recent edition was recognized by Trade Show Executive as one of the “Fastest 50” growing trade shows. The show features the best education, and latest equipment, products, services and technologies for the asphalt and paving industries. World of Asphalt, co-located with the AGG1 Academy & Expo, will be held March 25-27, 2025, in St. Louis, the Gateway to the West. World of Asphalt is majority owned by NAPA and partially owned by AEM, who produces the show. For more information on World of Asphalt, visit WorldOfAsphalt.com. 
 

About AGG1 Academy & Expo (AGG1) 
Held two out of every three-year cycle, except during CONEXPO-CON/AGG years, AGG1 is the aggregates industry’s leading exposition and education resource. AGG1 features in-depth industry-focused educational programming and comprehensive exhibits that showcase the latest technologies and innovations in aggregates-related equipment, products and services. Co-located with World of Asphalt, the next AGG1 will be held March 25-27, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri. For more information visit www.agg1.org. 
 

About the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) 
AEM is the North America-based international trade group representing off-road equipment manufacturers and suppliers with more than 1,000 companies and more than 200 product lines in the agriculture and construction-related industry sectors worldwide. The equipment manufacturing industry in the United States supports 2.3 million jobs and contributes roughly $316 billion to the economy every year. 
 

About the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) 
Founded in 1955, the National Asphalt Pavement Association (AsphaltPavement.org) is the only trade association that exclusively represents the interests of the asphalt pavement material producer/contractor on the national level with Congress, government agencies, and other national trade and business organizations. NAPA supports an active research program designed to improve the quality of asphalt pavements and paving techniques used in the construction of roadways, parking lots, airports, and environmental and recreational facilities. NAPA provides technical, educational, and marketing materials and information to its members and supplies product information to users and specifiers of paving materials.  
 

About the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) 
NSSGA is the leading advocate for the aggregates industry. Its members – stone, sand and gravel producers and the equipment manufacturers and service providers who support them – produce the essential raw materials found in homes, buildings, roads, bridges and public works projects, NSSGA represents more than 90 percent of the crushed stone and 70 percent of the sand and gravel produced annually in the United States. Learn more at https://www.nssga.org. 

AGG1 Media Contact: 
Kerry Lynch
(703) 526-1072