The 2025 Quality Conference will take place on January 9-10 at the Embassy Suites in Little Rock.

*There will be a partnering session on Thursday morning with Jon Harrison as the guest speaker. You won’t want to miss it!*

Important Information

Hotel Information: Reservations should be made by calling 1-800-EMBASSY or by clicking here. Mention you are with the AR Asphalt Pavement Association in order to get the special room rate. Room block will be held until December 18, 2024.

Vendor Information: Exhibit spaces include 6-foot tabletops for product display. Booths are first-come, first-served. Floor plan will not be changed after booth is assigned. Let the AAPA office know as soon as possible if you will need electricity.

Partnering Session: A unique opportunity to enhance leadership skills, build valuable relationships, & strengthen collaboration through effective communication. Who should attend? Any industry & ARDOT personnel that work together on a regular basis, whether you are in the office or the field. Led by Jon Harrison with VIP Leadership.

Schedule

Speakers and schedule are subject to change.

Thursday, January 9

8:00 – 11:30        Partnering Workshop (Jon Harrison)

11:30 – 1:00        Lunch (box lunch provided if you register before 12/30)

1:00 – 1:05          Welcome (Brandon Finn, AAPA Chairman)

1:05 – 1:20          FHWA Update (Pete Jilek, FHWA Acting Division Director)

1:20 – 1:35          ARDOT Update (Lorie Tudor, ARDOT Director)

1:35 – 1:45          Perpetual Pavement Award Presentation

1:45 – 2:45          Spec Rewrite Update (Dwayne Cale & Tisha Reynolds, ARDOT)

2:45 – 3:00          Break

3:00 – 4:00          NCAT Pavement Test Track Research Update (Nathan Moore, NCAT; Buzz Powell, Asphalt Pavement Alliance)

4:00 – 4:45          FHWA Mobile Asphalt Lab AR Visit Update (Lester Frank, FHWA)

4:45 – 5:30          Advances in Friction Testing (Paul Tinsley, ARDOT)

5:30 – 6:30          Reception

Friday, January 10

8:30 – 8:35          Welcome (Brandon Finn, AAPA Chairman)

8:35 – 8:45          S.A.F.E. Award Presentation

8:45 – 9:00          TRC2201 Update: Balanced Mix Design in Arkansas (Dr. Andrew Braham, University of Arkansas)

9:00 – 10:00        Specifying and Producing Higher RAP Mixes for Lower Life Cycle Cost (Buzz Powell, Asphalt Pavement Alliance)

10:00 – 10:15      Break

10:15 – 11:00      Partnering Works Panel

11:00 – 12:00      Safety Culture (Marc Yeston)

12:00 – 12:10      Conference Wrap-Up (Chad Adams, ARDOT)

6.5 PDH Available

Thanks to our 2025 Sponsors!

Bronze

D.B. Hill, III

Check out photos from the 2024 Conference below.