The World of Asphalt Show & Conference and AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo hosted more than 11,500 industry professionals at the America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, Missouri, March 25-27, 2025. Attendees at the trade show and conference explored the latest innovations, networked with peers, and enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere of the Gateway City.
Fifty-nine percent of attendees were under the age of 45, reflecting a positive outlook for the industry. Additionally, 10 percent of attendees were women. Visitors traveled from across the U.S. and as far away as Australia, England, Argentina, Mexico, and Nigeria.
The exhibit floor at the 2025 event spanned more than 230,000 square feet — a roughly 23,000-foot increase compared to the 2024 event in Nashville, Tennessee. Exhibitors unveiled new products, partnerships, and advancements at a record 19 press events.
Volvo Construction Equipment showcased enhancements to its soil and asphalt compaction product lines with upgrades to multiple models and a forthcoming electric model. The company unveiled updates to the SD75 and SD45 Soil Compactors and the PT125 Pneumatic Tire Roller aimed at enhancing safety, serviceability, and the user interface for operators. Show attendees also got the first look at a DD15 Electric Asphalt Compactor.
Wirtgen featured the world premiere of the W 210 XF large milling machine for challenging tasks requiring relatively compact dimensions.
IntelliShift unveiled its asset-tracking technology that allows companies to monitor equipment location, track utilization and idle time, and mitigate theft and misuse.
XBE announced the acquisition of PriceBee, a provider of construction material price, quote, and order capabilities. In addition, XBE also announced the release of Giant Anchor, a market-focused project pricing platform.
Metso unveiled the Nordberg HPe range expansion and aftermarket kits for the new HPe range. The company also celebrated the 40th anniversary of its Lokotrack mobile crushers.
In addition, attendees engaged in more than 120 educational sessions through the People, Plants, and Paving and AGG1 Academy. These conferences covered a wide range of topics for the asphalt and aggregates industries. The most popular sessions included Lean Principles: It’s About People, Process, and Change; Unleashing the Power of Intentional Leadership: Leading Yourself to Lead Others; Extreme Ownership for Business and Life; Laydown Best Practices; and Compaction 101: Doing the Right Things, the Right Way.
On the final day of the show, Women of Asphalt celebrated the second annual Women of Asphalt Day. Women and allies from across the country participated in special programming and networking activities.
"Boosted by a significant expansion in exhibit space, we're proud to have executed another tremendous World of Asphalt with our partner, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, as well as the highly valued and well-attended People, Plants, and Paving Conference that drives industry innovation and crew expertise," said Audrey Copeland, Ph.D., P.E., President and CEO of NAPA, the majority show owner. "After a year off for CONEXPO/CON-AGG in 2026, we're excited to bring World of Asphalt to New Orleans in 2027!"
