Join us for the 7th edition of the Asphalt Innovation Symposium (AIS2024), taking place on Thursday, December 12, 2024, in Antwerp. AIS2024 will bring together leading experts from academia and industry to explore the latest innovations in road engineering, with a special focus on sustainable practices and future challenges. AIS2024 will provide an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest research at the University of Antwerp, exchange ideas between academia and industries, network with peers, and stay at the forefront of developments in the field. The event will feature engaging presentations, interactive sessions, and valuable discussions, making it a must-attend for professionals dedicated to advancing asphalt technology.
For any inquiries please reach out to Navid.Hasheminejad@UAntwerpen.Be. We look forward to welcoming you to AIS2024 for a day of insightful discussions and networking!
Practical information
Timing
- Thursday, December 12, 2024
- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location
- BluePoint Antwerp
- Filip Williotstraat 9, 2600 Antwerpen
Price
- € 180,00 - Regular ticket
- € 120,00 - Student ticket
Schedule
9:00 - 9:45 Registration, coffee, networking & poster session
9:45 - 11:00 Opening ceremony + Session 1 (EN/NL) - Current research on road engineering and SuPAR
Chairs
Presentations
- Eva Van den Bossche - Nieuwe structuur voor het OCW
- Ann Vanelstraete - Onderzoek en innovatie bij het OCW rond Asfaltproducten
- International Guest
- SuPAR research
- Breaking news
- CO2 benchmarking of asphalt mixtures
- Envision sustainability framework
11:15 - 12:45 Interactive session 2A (NL) - Kennis en innovatie, een uitdaging voor de sector!
Chair
Presentations
- Inge van Vilsteren - Kennis en Innovatie in Nederland
- Wim Van den bergh - Roadmap Kennis en Innovatie voor Vlaanderen
- Jan Folens - Visie van Belgische Asfaltproducenten
- Workshopplatform met de aanwezigen
11:15 - 12:45 Session 2B (EN) - Alternative materials
Chair
Presentations
- Stefan Vansteenkiste - General introduction on the bio-binders.
- Dineke van der Burg: CircuRoad Initiative in the Netherlands, a triple-helix cooperation throughout the entire Dutch road construction sector (materials and upgrading, contractors, knowledge institutes, and road owners (3-4 levels)). The objective and approach of CircuRoad will be elucidated and the results to date including the trial plans will be presented.
- Hans Hendrikse: A molecular approach towards bio-based flexible pavement binders and how he developed one of the concepts which will be evaluated within the CircuRoad program. Maybe he will also elucidate on some other sustainable materials they have under development.
12:45 - 13:45 Networking lunch
Enjoy our delicious sandwiches and have a bowl of healthy soup while interacting with other participants and our sponsors!
13:45 - 15:15 Interactive session 3A (EN) - Future vision of asphalt pavements
Chair
The purpose of this session is to discuss the most feasible and promising technologies to help the asphalt industry meet the carbon neutrality goals for 2050. Short presentations from different actors in the asphalt industry will be followed by roundtable discussions.
13:45 - 15:15 Session 3B (DU/EN) - Pavement monitoring and management
Chair
Presentations
- Thomas Weyn: Road quality assessment
- Ali Anwar: Road surface and condition classification from multiple data sources
- Ali Yeganeh: The Critical Role of Pavement Management System (PMS): Innovations Leading the Way
- Fan Gu: Influence of As-Constructed Asphalt Pavement Air Voids on Pavement Performance
15:15 - 15:45 Break
15:45 - 16:45 Session 4 (EN) - Global trends in asphalt research (international partners)
Chair
Presentations
- Davide Lo Presti - SMART ROADS, European visions and proposed developments
- Gabriella Buttitta - A Methodology for the Life Cycle Management of European Road Pavements
- Girish Murgod - Geopolymer concrete - a sustainable options for OPC concrete pavement in infrastructure
- Elisabeta Freitas - Smart pavement Engineering at UMinho
16:45 - 17:00 Closing ceremony
17:00 - 18:00 Final networking reception
