July 13-16, 2026

The 63rd Petersen Asphalt Research Conference

Hosted by Western Research Institute

In Beautiful Laramie Wyoming

Count Every Second Until our 63rd Conference!

38

Days

19

Hours

49

Minutes

51

Seconds

Bringing together top researchers, highway officials, suppliers, producers, engineered-products manufacturers and others who are working to advance the specification and performance of asphalt/bitumen for pavements and roofing applications. For 60 years, the Petersen Asphalt Research Conference has promoted research that has led to safer, longer-lasting and more cost-effective highways and asphalt roofing materials throughout the world.

2025 Sponsors
& Exhibitors
When

Monday to Thursday July 13-16, 2026

PARC 2025 by the Numbers

Diverse representation across the asphalt industry

186

Participants

10

Countries

3

Continents

Keynote Session

Durability and PMA for the Future of Asphalt Pavements

From Niche to Mainstream: The Growth in Understanding and Use of Polymer Modified Asphalt Since the 1990s

Driving Sustainability in European Asphalt Mixtures: From Circularity to Decarbonization

Roofing Session Speakers


From Roof to Road and Back Again: Recovering and Rejuvenating Asphalt Shingle Binder for Circular Roofing and Pavement Applications

Northstar’s Recycling Technology

Case Studies Using a Recycled Pellet Asphalt Replacement

Official Sponsors

2026 Petersen Asphalt Research Conference

Platinum

Stein

Gold

Exhibitors

Silver

Roofing Special Session

Swag Bag

Bronze

Reception cocktail

Reception Poster

Corp Logo Lanyard

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Contact Info

Yogesh Kumbargeri

Conference Director

phone 1.307.721.2203

email ykumbarg@uwyo.edu