89th Annual Convention (2026) Start Discussion
“Asphalt Construction Technology and Equipment Innovations” Panel Discussion Moderated by Craig Robeen, Altorfer
Ryan Smolenski, Support Manager – SITECH Midway
Shane Behlendorf, Business Development Manager – Topcon Solutions
Laikram Narsignh, Application and Technology Specialist – John Deere -Wirtgen Group
James Stone, Manager Grade Control – West Side Tractor Sales
“Materials-Based Methods to Improve Rumble Strip Durability”
Katie DeCarlo, Ph.D., P.E. – Sr. Engineer Pavement Research-The Heritage Research Group
“Consortium for Asphalt Pavement Research & Implementation (CAPRI)”
Katie DeCarlo, Ph.D., P.E. – Sr. Engineer Pavement Research - The Heritage Research Group
"Performance Review of Full-Depth and Rubblized Pavements in Illinois”
Ramez Hajj, Assistant Professor - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
"Performance Review of Full-Depth and Rubblized Pavements in Illinois"
John Senger, Bureau Chief of Research - Illinois Department of Transportation
Brian Pfeifer, P.E., Engineer of Materials-Illinois Department of Transportation
“From Lab to Road: Recent Asphalt Pavement Innovations at ICT”
Imad Al-Qadi, Grainger Distinguished Chair in Engineering & ICT Director-University of Illinois UC
“Artificial Intelligence”
Grant Wollenhaupt, Chief Commercial Officer-XBE
“Low Carbon Transportation Material Grant”
Josh Jacobs, Sustainability Director-WAP Sustainability
“The Road Ahead: NAPA’s National Advocacy”
Nile Elam, Vice President of Government Affairs-National Asphalt Pavement Association
Cindy Williams, Deputy Chief of Program Implementation- IL State Tollway Highway Authority
“IDOT Update”
Illinois Department of Transportation
