Wednesday, December 9, 2026

All group events except Breakout Sessions and the After-Hours Business Networking Mixer take place in the General Sessions Room (Tuscany/Trentino). Agenda may be subject to changes.

TimeSessionRoom/Location
7:00 – 8:00 amRegistration and BreakfastTuscany/Trentino
8:00 – 8:10 amOpening and IntroductionsTuscany/Trentino
8:15 – 9:30 amKeynote Message: The Safety Shift, Leading Without EGO – Kevin RempelTuscany/Trentino
9:30 – 10:00 amBreak – Tradeshow ViewingLombardy
10:00 – 11:00 amMorning Technical Sessions (Choose one):
Utilizing Short Term Schedules to Reduce Project Time and Lower Costs – Bryon WilloughbyCampania AB – Convention Floor
Winter Resistant Roadways and Strategies to improve the durability and performance of road infrastructure in extreme weather and temperature conditions – Dr. Haithem SolimanTuscany/Trentino
Compacting with Oscillation: Basics, Benefits, & Better Results – Brad Belvin SakaiVerdi – Main Floor
11:15 am – 12:15 pmMorning Technical Sessions (Choose one):
Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC), including emergency bridging, detours, bridge replacements – April Woffindin, ACROWCampania AB – Convention Floor
Impacts of Climate Change on Pavement Performance – Dr. Kamal HossainTuscany/Trentino
AI for Business, How Agents Are Reshaping the Future of Work – Karl Yeh, Zero to SixtyVerdi – Main Floor
12:15 – 1:15 pmLunch – Tradeshow ViewingTuscany/Trentino
1:30 – 2:30 pmTBDTuscany/Trentino
2:45 – 3:45 pmAfternoon Technical Sessions (Choose one):
Avoiding and Managing Problem Projects – Bryon WilloughbyCampania AB – Convention Floor
Lessons Learned – A Review of the Weyburn Overpass ProjectTuscany/Trentino
Aggregates 101: The why behind making big rocks smaller – Geoff Wheeliker, Elrus AggregatesVerdi – Main Floor
4:00 – 5:00 pmAfternoon Technical Sessions (Choose one)
Analysis of Temperature Restrictions for Gravel HaulCampania AB – Convention Floor
Road Stabilization with Polyurethane Foam – Rielle HaichertTuscany/Trentino
Ultra Low Carbon Asphalt Binder Trials on Highway 17Verdi – Main floor
5:00 – 9:00 pmEvening Reception & NetworkingConvention Floor

Thursday, December 10, 2026

All group events except Breakout Sessions and the After-Hours Business Networking Mixer take place in the General Sessions Room (Tuscany/Trentino). Agenda may be subject to changes.

TimeSessionRoom/Location
7:00 – 8:30 amRegistration and BreakfastTuscany/Trentino
8:30 – 10:30 amOpening and Introduction Understanding Pavement Distress – Asphalt InstituteTuscany/Trentino
10:30 – 11:00 amBreak – Tradeshow Viewing
11:15 am – 12:15 pmMorning Technical Sessions (Choose one):
Low-Carbon Concrete in Practice: Understanding Policy Drivers, Material Changes, and Construction Implications – Heidelberg MaterialsCampania AB – Convention Floor
High RAP Asphalt Mixes in Alberta – Arash Gharemani, Colas CanadaTuscany/Trentino
Workforce Development Presentation – Randy Jeworski, START (Strategic, Workforce Advisory Services)Verdi – Main Floor
12:15 – 1:00 pmLunch – Tradeshow ViewingTuscany/Trentino
1:00 pmTradeshow move out
1:15 – 2:15 pmAfternoon Technical Sessions (Choose one):
Ministry of Highways & Industry Tri-Party Committee UpdatesCampania AB – Convention Floor
Building the North – The Mckenzie Vally Highway, Northwest TerritoriesTuscany/Trentino
Benefits of Organ Silane Applications in Mitigating Stripping in Asphalt Pavements – Bryan Atkins, Zydex/Asphalt Additive PresentationVerdi – Main Floor
2:30 – 3:30 pmAfternoon Technical Sessions (Choose one):
TBD
SUMA/SARM Session – Municipal Infrastructure Priorities and PlanningTuscany/Trentino
3:30 pmAfternoon Technical Sessions Conclude – Personal Time
5:30 – 9:00 pm2026 Industry Awards & Banquet and Charity AuctionTuscany/Trentino
9:00 – 11:00 pmRedhead After-Party Featuring Ceasar Cocktail BarTuscany/Trentino