Join us at the NCAUPG conference to discuss the latest in asphalt pavement performance, sustainability, and technology, learn what others around the region are doing, and engage in valuable networking opportunities.

The NCAUPG is a regional group of professionals and experts from state DOTs, industry and academia from 9 north-central US states working together to promote better performing asphalt pavements and asphalt paving technology exchange. Representatives from DOTs, State Asphalt Pavement Associations, Contractors, Suppliers, and Universities serve on the conference planning committee.

8:00 AM Opening Session

8:30 AM Individual State Update Presentations

DOT and SAPA

11:00 AM Impact of EPA’s proposed ban on chlorinated solvents

Ann Baranov, Infratest USA

11:30 AM Auto-Extractor Panel

• Devices, uses, locations

• Pros/Cons

• Lessons Learned

1:00 PM Consortium for Asphalt Pavement Research and Implementation (CAPRI) Update

Eric Biehl - Ohio DOT

1:15 PM Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) Update

Reed Ryan - APA

1:30 PM Measuring Density with Dielectric Profiling System (DPS) and other NDT Intelligent Construction Technologies

Stephen Cooper - FHWA

2:00 PM Regional Binder Spec Updates and a Look Towards the Future

Jason Wielinski, Asphalt Institute

2:30 PM FTIR Fingerprinting of Asphalt Binder

Punyaslok Rath and Bill Buttlar, University of Missouri- Columbia

3:30 PM The Great BMD Debate

• Why Volumetrics Still Matter, Bill Pine, Heritage Research
• Approach D ASAP, Scott Quire, E&B Paving
• BMD Open Discussion

4:45 PM Closing Instructions

8:00 AM Highly Modified Asphalt (HiMA)

Reed Ryan - APA

8:30 AM NAPA Update - Low-Embodied Carbon EPA Grant and Ongoing Sustainability Efforts

Richard Willis, NAPA

9:15 AM States Low Carbon Transportation Material Grant, Climate Challenge, and Sustainability Roundtable

Participating States

10:30 AM Modern Dry Process Rubber and Microplastics in Asphalt

Bill Buttlar, University of Missouri- Columbia

11:15 AM Asphalt Surface Friction - NCAT Research Findings

Nathan Moore - NCAT

11:45 AM Closing Session

Registration is $275.00 if registered by October 14, 2024

Registration is $300.00 if registered after October 14, 2024

• You can register and pay online with the below link. There is a payment fee that is optional. To remove the processing fee, select other from the drop-down menu and type in 0 under contribution.
• If paying with a check, register below and use discount code CHECK and press the check button to register and pay later. Submit your registration and you will receive an invoice in an email for payment.
• If you need group registration or invoice assistance, please contact Alyson at amcintyrereiger@gmail.com

Indianapolis is a city known for its sports tourism, fast cars, cool neighborhoods, amazing restaurants, and great events. Attend NCAUPG and experience all the city has to offer. Find out more about Indianapolis by clicking on the city skyline above.

The Conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza Downtown Indianapolis Union Station Hotel.

Restaurants and Nightlife: Guests will enjoy a short walk to a wide selection of area restaurants and nightlife.

Area Attractions: Convenient to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, The Indianapolis Zoo, White River State Park, Victory Field (Indianapolis Indians baseball), Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Pacers basketball) and connected to Lucas Oil Stadium (Colts football).

123 W. Louisiana Street – Indianapolis IN 46225

Listed in the National Register of Historic Places as America’s first “union station,” the hotel features Romanesque Revival-style architecture with portions housed within the original train shed. Explore this hotel while participating in the NCAUPG Conference.

Hotel Rates: $159.00, Use Code NAQ

• North Central Asphalt User Producer Group Booking Link
• Reservation Line: 317-912-1895
• Block Code: NAQ

For a special experience, book a stay in a 1900s Authentic Pull Train Car!!!

Airport/Transportation/Location (pricing subject to change)

Indianapolis International Airport is 15 miles away (20 minutes)

o Taxi - $37.00 one-way

o GoExpress offers transportation to and from the Indianapolis Airport. The shuttle drops

off and picks up right across the street from our hotel. Each trip is $13.00. More

information can be found athttp://

visitindy.com/indianapolis-go-express-travel-airport-shuttle-service

• I-65 and I-70 are two miles away (5 minutes)

• There are numerous companies offering share a ride programs to the downtown hotels at very

reasonable rates. Please refer to the following website for a list of these options.

http://www.indianapolisairport.com/parking_transportation/limousine.aspx

Consider supporting, sponsoring, and exhibiting at the NCAUPG Annual Conference. We have many sponsorship opportunities available for you to choose from. Connect your business with industry professionals in the Asphalt industry in multiple states. Click on the Sponsorship Form below and select your sponsorship or exhibit option.

Sponsorship Options Include:

•$500 for Exhibit Table

•$750 Lanyard Sponsorship

•$1000 Break Sponsorship and includes an exhibit table

•$1500 Breakfast Sponsorship includes an exhibit table

•$2000 Lunch Sponsorship and includes an exhibit table

•$2500 Evening Reception includes an exhibit table

•$5000+ Special Event includes an exhibit table

For more information, contact Alyson McIntyre-Reiger (conference planner) at amcintyrereiger@gmail.com or Matt Beeson (steering committee) at mbeeson@indot.in.gov