World of Asphalt, AGG1 Shatters Records with Unprecedented 38% Surge in Attendance

A record number of asphalt and aggregates professionals convened in Nashville for the largest World of Asphalt and AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo in the show’s history. Running March 25-27, 2024, the show set new records in both attendance and square footage.

Over 15,800 industry professionals took in the three-day event in the Music City, exploring more than 440 exhibitors and 120 educational sessions. This is a 38% increase in attendance, shattering the previous record of 11,400 set in 2022. Visitors traveled from across the country and abroad, some traveling from as far as Africa, England, and Argentina, to take part in the leading asphalt and aggregates trade show and conference. A total of 71 people from the Dominican Republic registered for the event, including the country’s Minister of Public Works, Deligne Ascencion Burgos, who attended an education session and received a tour of the exhibit floor from show staff leadership. The exhibit floor encompassed more than 207,000 square feet of the Music City Center; a 14,000 foot-increase compared to 2022’s event in the same space.

“The success of this year’s event is thanks to the dedication and collaboration of all our teams and partners,” said World of Asphalt Show Director Brittany Schmidtke. “This year’s record-breaking attendance proves the vital role this event plays in the asphalt and aggregates industries.”

Education at World of Asphalt’s People, Plants & Paving Conference and the AGG1 Academy totaled more than 120 sessions. Some of the most popular sessions included Best Practices for Milling & Profiling, Best Practices for Residential & Commercial Paving, and Relational Leadership.

“The AGG1 Academy & Expo is a unique environment that facilitates the connection of exhibitors and attendees to experience the latest innovations, technology and education,” said NSSGA President & CEO Michael Johnson. “This year’s immense growth of exhibit space and attendance is aligned with the strength and impact of the entire aggregates industry.”

“The fact that World of Asphalt sold almost 10% more exhibit space than our record-breaking 2022 show is a testament to the ongoing innovation in the asphalt paving industry,” said NAPA President & CEO Audrey Copeland, Ph.D., P.E. “Our exhibiting equipment manufacturers and suppliers — along with 60 expert-led educational sessions as part of the People, Plants, and Paving Conference — are advancing the industry’s own goals to create efficiencies in producing and laying asphalt pavement while reducing emissions to ensure the sustainability and viability of our product. The techniques and technologies on display at World of Asphalt represent the future of roadbuilding.”

Mark Your Calendar: World of Asphalt and AGG1 returns in 2025 when the show travels to St. Louis, Missouri, March 25-27.