“I’m so proud of this team and what we accomplished,” said AEM’s Rozum , show director for The Utility Expo. “AEM is continuously working with its exhibitors and attendees to create best-in-class events in the industries they serve. This recognition is validation that we’re headed in the right direction . ” The Utility Expo, then known as ICUEE, was also recognized as: Largest Non-Annual Show of 2019 (by exhibit space)
Fastest - Growing Non-Annual Gold 100 Show of 2019 (by exhibit space – sheer numbers )
Fastest-Growing Show in Sheer Numbers in Net Square Feet in 2019 World of Asphalt Show & Conference was ultimately recognized as :
“We’re very proud of the success we experienced with World of Asphalt’s last in-person show in Indianapolis,” said Show Manager Brittany Weltcheff. “This, combined with the success of the World of Asphalt People, Plants & Paving Digital Conference held last month makes us all the more excited as we gear up for 2022 when we move to the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn.”
World of Asphalt Show & Conference was ultimately recognized as:
#21 in Percentage of Growth in Total Attendance
#34 in Percentage of Growth in Number of Exhibiting Companies
#96 in Percentage of Growth in Net Square Feet
The 2021 show, originally planned for the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, was converted into an all-digital conference in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and asphalt paving professionals can still access the education content, and professional development hours, on-demand at WorldOfAsphalt.com.
Seven Leadership Tips to Help Contractors Succeed
Dr. Larry Kokkelenberg, president at the Center for Business Development, says there are three leadership skills you can learn today and four keys to becoming a transformational leader.
January 26, 2021
Dr. Larry Kokkelenberg, President at the Center for Business Development, is returning to the World of Asphalt (virtual) stage at the first ever “People, Plants and Paving Digital Conference” taking place from March 9-11, 2021. This year, Dr. Kokkelenberg will offer two sessions, entitled “
10 Commandments of Supervision” and “
Top 10 Reasons Why Small Businesses Fail.” People looking to improve their business practices can register here.
Dr. Kokkelenberg previously presented at World of Asphalt on two different topics, and these leadership tips for success still apply today.
2021 Construction Trade Show & Conference Updates
What’s happening next for industry events
National Pavement Expo & Conference
At press time, the National Pavement Expo and Conference issued a statement saying the showrunners planned to proceed with the in-person trade show and conference in Nashville, Tennessee, on Jan. 20-23, 2021. The statement also said, “The health, safety and well-being of every attendee, exhibitor, speaker and staff is our number one priority. We are closely monitoring COVID-19 and its potential impact on plans to host National Pavement Expo and Conference. Should the in-person event not be able to take place, we are looking at a virtual exhibit hall and conference experience to meet the needs of all industry stakeholders. Please check back for updates.”