UAPA Hosts Successful Utah Asphalt Conference 2025

The Utah Asphalt Conference 2025, hosted by UAPA, was a success with increased attendance, strong sponsor support and positive feedback. With 28 seminars, a trade show and networking opportunities, attendees gained valuable CE credits and scholarships were awarded, showcasing the industry's commitment to growth and innovation.

Mon March 17, 2025 - West Edition #6
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The Utah Asphalt Conference (UAC) 2025, hosted by the Utah Asphalt Pavement Association (UAPA), marked a successful event under new leadership.

Held on Feb. 19-20 at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy, Utah, the conference saw increased attendance, strong sponsorship support and positive feedback from participants.

Rick Johnson, UAPA's new executive director, who assumed the role in June 2024, expressed his enthusiasm for the event's achievements.

"Sponsorships and attendance were up this year, and the feedback from people has been overwhelmingly positive," he said.

The conference featured more than 28 educational seminars and a comprehensive trade show. The conference offered 35 classes, where 800 attendees earned Continuing Education (CE) credits for their professional development.

Attendance surpassed previous years, with more than 1,100 registered participants and an additional 300 local high school students engaging in the event — a testament to the industry's outreach efforts and focus on workforce development, according to Johnson.

The conference began with breakfast and a keynote address from Carlos Braceras, executive director of the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), who provided insights into the future of Utah's transportation infrastructure.

The trade show floor featured exhibitors showcasing essential services such as asphalt maintenance, paving, repair, seal coating, crack sealing and striping and marking — highlighting the industry's ongoing commitment to quality and innovation.

A standout moment of the event was a successful raffle supporting UAPA's scholarship fund, which awarded four $1,500 scholarships to local students pursuing degrees in horizontal construction.

With its programming, enhanced attendance and impactful networking opportunities, UAC 2025 reaffirmed its role as a cornerstone event for advancing Utah's asphalt and construction industries. CEG

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(L-R): Tyler Mason, Emily Jefferies, Scooter Barney, Kirsten Campbell, Cody Rhoades, Trevor Shuman and Aaron Venz of Wheeler Machinery showcase a variety of equipment solutions. (CEG photo)

(L-R): Sy Harrison, Paul Jeo, Wyatt Davis and Christel Fuentes of Sync Aggregate were ready to discuss your project. (CEG photo)

(L-R): Mitch Blake, Brody Porter, Mike Grant and Noah Braithwaite of Century Equipment discuss how Rubblemaster Crushers are a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution. (CEG photo)

Mark Hansen (L) and Jake Hansen of Goodfellow were on hand to showcase their knowledge and experience in the world of aggregate and crushing. (CEG photo)

Ken Follett of Asphalt Zipper offered a cost-effective and productive way to repair roads. (CEG photo)

The entrance to the event
showcased this year’s sponsors. (CEG photo)

Another view of the entrance of the Utah Asphalt Conference 2025. (CEG photo)

Attendees gathered for breakfast and the keynote address at the Utah Asphalt Conference 2025. (CEG photo)

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