Networking opportunities at World of Asphalt/AGG1

The World of Asphalt Show and Conference and AGG1 Academy and Expo will take centre stage in St. Louis, Missouri, from March 25 to 27. The event will take over the Gateway City and allow asphalt and aggregate professionals to see what's new in the industry. 

In this new location, World of Asphalt and AGG1 will bring a new experience for attendees in 2025: The Community Zone. This feature is a centrally located space for professionals to relax, work, listen to industry professionals speak on important topics, and network.   

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.  

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. 
• Watch for Us/Work Zone Safety in Road Construction panel from 11:15 to 11:45 AM 
• Book Signing — Author Vince Hafeli will be signing copies of his book, Constructing a Safety Net: Strategies for Mental Health Awareness, prior to his 2 PM presentation from 12 to 1 PM
• Women of Asphalt Mixer from 4 to 5 PM 

Wednesday, March 26  

• Achieving National Awards and Recognition in Asphalt Paving ceremony from 11:30 AM to12 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! From 1 to 2 PM 
• Meet and greet with Annie Agar from 2 to 2:30 PM
• Top Tips for Maintaining a Successful Asphalt Business with Marvin Joles, Blacktop Banter panel from 3 to 3:30 PM 

Attendees are also encouraged to explore St. Louis, a city known for its thriving music scene, restaurants, and professional sports teams like the St. Louis Blues and the Cardinals. 

The Community Zone brings a new experience to the trade show 

"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 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." 

"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."

"With 60 sessions spread over two and a half days, there's something for everyone at all levels on a variety of engaging topics," Copeland added.