2026 66th Annual PAPA Conference

2026 66th Annual PAPA Conference

Please enjoy the below Speaker Presentations from our 2026 Annaul PAPA Conference.

 

 Allen Melley, PennDOT - Digital_Delivery.pdf

 Brian Crossley Ryan McNary PennDOT - Work Zone Safety Innovations.pdf

 Bruce Barkevich, NY Construction Materials Assoc - Tales from the Empire State.pdf

Charles Goodhart PAPA - Introduction.pdf

Christine Norris, Deputy Secretary for Highway Administration.pdf

Greg Harder, The Asphalt Institute - CT Index and Binder Aging Study.pdf

John Gravatt, BOMAG - Introduction to Auto Amplitude Adjustment.pdf

Mansour Solaimanian, PA State University - Lab Test Variability.pdf

Mark Compton, PA Turnpike Commission.pdf

Mark Kopko, PennDOT - Utilizing AI and other Tech Projects.pdf

Mike Skinner, APA - Situtional_Awareness.pdf

PAPA Gary L Hoffman Scholarship Presentations.pdf

Mike Skinner, APA - Perpetual Pavement Performance.pdf

PAPA Quality Award Presentation.pdf

Phil Blankenship, Blankenship Tech and Training - What's New.pdf

Reed Ryan, Asphalt Institute - How Asphalt is Produced AI Initiatives and State of the Market.pdf

Richard Steger, Ingevity - High RAP w Rejuv.pdf

Tom Bennert, Rutgers University - NJ Composite Pavement Approach.pdf

 Tom Harman, NCAT - BMD Validation Strategies and Regional Efforts.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

Attendance Includes:

Monday, January 19, 2026:
PAPA Committee Meetings will be held throughout The Hotel Hershey, beginning at 9:00 am.  The real fun begins at 4:30 pm (until 6:30 pm)  with a Welcome Reception in the Ballroom, Lounge, and Terrace.  An evening of networking, fun, and giving back. 
  • Meet and Greet with Exhibitorss.
  • Connect with Industry Partners.
  • Enjoy a cocktail Reception with food and beverages. 
  • Play Games and win Prizes! 
  • All proceeds benefit the PAPA Gary L. Hoffman Scholarship Fund.  Enjoy your time and help support the future leaders in our industry.   
  • No PHD/NECEPT Credits issued for Monday.  
Tuesday, January 20, 2026:
  • 7:00 am - Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors.
  • 8:00 am - First General Session in the Ballroom.
  • 12:00 pm - Buffet Luncheon at 12:00 pm & Desserts with Exhibitors.
  • 1:15 pm - Second General Session in the Ballroom.
  • 4:30 pm-6:30 pm - President’s Reception in the Ballroom, Lounge, and Terrace.  
  • 4:30 pm-6:30 pm - Exhibitor Bingo, Cornhole, Ring Toss, and games of skill continue.  (Prizes to be awarded at 6:30 pm).
Wednesday, January 21, 2026:
  • 7:00 am - Continental Breakfast in the Lounge.
  • 8:00 am - Paving and Producer Breakout Sessions Begins.
  • 12:00 pm - Conference Ends.

 

EVENT DATE(S):  January 19, 20, 21, 2026
DEADLINE TO REGISTER:   Monday, January 5, 2026
REGISTRATION FEE(S):
     $385 Member Rate (early bird) 
     $550 Member Rate (after 01.02.26)
     $650 Non-Member Rate (early bird) 
     $850 Non-Member Rate (after 01.02.26)
     $200 Spouse 
     $275 Government Rate 

 

HOW DO I REGISTER?

SINGLE REGISTRATION and GROUPS OF 10 OR LESS:
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Payment information must be entered in order to process your registration.  Please note:  Your invoice number is your company name.


GROUPS OF 11 OR MORE:

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  • Complete the Group Reservation Form, and email the completed form to:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and you will be invoiced.
  • PennDOT employees must register via PennDOT Travel/Central Office.

    

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DIRECT YOUR QUESTIONS TO:

Donna Sweeney at 717-657-1881 ext 4 - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 PAPA CONFERENCE CANCELLATION / INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

  • Cancellations must be received in writing by Friday, January 2, 2026, to receive a refund. 
  • Cancellation requests received after this date forfeit a refund.
  • Inclement weather updates will be posted on the PAPA website.
  • GENERAL RULE:  If the Hotel is Open, the Conference is a GO!

HEALTH & SAFETY
By registering and attending this event, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the following:
Attendance: I understand that my participation in the PAPA Annual Conference may involve a risk of exposure to COVID-19 or other infectious diseases. I knowingly assume that risk. On behalf of myself as well as my family and heirs, to the greatest extent allowed by law, I release from liability and waive all claims against PAPA, its officers, directors, and employees for harm, injury, damage, or death suffered by me, should I contract COVID-19 or another disease as a result of my travel to, or attendance at, this event, even if arising from the negligence of any such released person.
Masks: I understand that I will comply with the latest CDC, state, and local health guidelines regarding mask-wearing. Current guidelines state that those who are fully vaccinated may choose not to wear a mask, but those who are not fully vaccinated are encouraged to wear a mask during the event. A limited amount of masks will be available to supplement attendees’ personal supplies.
Self-Pre-Check:  I understand PAPA discourages attendance from those who exhibit COVID-19 symptoms prior to the event or at any point during the event.

PHOTO, AUDIO, AND VISUAL RECORDING CONSENT
By registering and attending this event, you acknowledge you have read and agree to the following:
I hereby grant the Pennsylvania Asphalt Pavement Association (PAPA) permission to use my likeness in photographs, audio, and visual recording for use on the PAPA website and other promotional, educational, and marketing products including but not limited to:  newsletter, Facebook page, Twitter account, marketing brochures, and training presentations.    In addition, I waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product, including a written or electronic copy, wherein my likeness appears.  I hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge PAPA from all claims, demands, liability and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization.  

If you do not wish to appear in photographs, audio, and visual recordings during our event, please notify the Executive Director prior to the event.

Thank you for your participation, and we look forward to seeing you!

Event Information

Event Date 01-19-2026 4:30 pm
Event End Date 01-21-2026 12:00 pm
Cut off date 01-09-2026 11:00 pm
Capacity 400
Registered 110
Available place 290
Price Registration Starts at $275.00
Location The Hotel Hershey

We are no longer accepting registration for this event

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