2026 AMAP March Educational Workshop
Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
201 Lafayette StreetBaton Rouge, LA 70801-1205
United States
Event Details
Each year at the AMAP Annual Conference & Workshop, AMAP provides a unique Educational workshop to learn about or refresh their knowledge on a variety of topics related to modified asphalt. For our 3rd year, AMAP is taking the March Educational Workshop “on the road” to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Workshop speakers are industry-recognized experts who are excited to share their expertise with the community.
The AMAP Workshop is intended for:
- Contractors
- Suppliers
- DOTs
- Agencies
- Lab personnel
- Students
- Anyone with an interest in modified asphalt
The key motivation for bringing the Annual Workshop more locally is to offer this experience to professionals in the industry who typically would not have the opportunity to travel to the annual meeting. If you work with modified asphalt, are considering using modified asphalt, or just want to expand your knowledge of modified asphalt, then the AMAP March Educational Workshop offers an excellent opportunity to learn from and network with industry professionals.
A range of topics related to modified asphalt will be covered during the workshop, including:
- Regional Perspective: Learn about topics related to modified asphalt that are specifically relevant to the region.
- Asphalt and Modifier Chemistry: Learn about the variety of modifier types and options and how modifiers are designed to be "fit for purpose" to provide a specific benefit to asphalt.
- Modified Asphalt Testing and Performance: Learn the what, how, and why of evaluating modified asphalt.
- Using Modified Asphalt: Learn practical considerations for preparing and handling of modified asphalt and mixes prepared from modified asphalt.
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) will also be provided for those attending the Workshop.
For any questions, please call 630.403.6887 or e-mail info@modifiedasphalt.org.
Agenda
| March 9 | |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Registration |
| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Welcome Reception The Welcome Reception is for registered Workshop attendees only. |
| March 10 | |
| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Breakfast Breakfast is for registered Workshop attendees only. |
| 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Registration |
| 8:00 AM - 8:15 AM | President's Welcome Tanya Nash, ATS |
| 8:15 AM - 8:45 AM | Session 1: Regional Perspectives Regional Overview of Use of Modified Binders – Challenges and Opportunities | Grover Allen, Asphalt Institute |
| 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM | Session 1: Regional Perspectives LDOT Testing and Specifications for Modified Binders | Moses Akentuna, LTDC |
| 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM | Session 1: Regional Perspectives Handling of Modified Binder: A Contractor’s Perspective | David Madden, Madden Contracting |
| 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM | Break |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Session 1: Regional Perspectives AI TAC Task Force Updates | Wes Cooper, Asphalt Institute |
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Session 1: Regional Perspectives Overview of HP and HiMOD | Buzz Powell, APA (*Note: The speaker will be presenting virtually from an offsite location.) |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM | Session 1: Regional Perspectives Panel Discussion | Grover Allen, Moses Akentuna, David Madden, Wes Cooper, Buzz Powell |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Session 1: Regional Perspectives Panel Discussion |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch Lunch is for registered Workshop attendees only. |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Session 2: Modified Binder Chemistry and Rheology Asphalt Binder, Specs, and Testing | Codrin Daranga, Paragon Technical Services |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Session 2: Modified Binder Chemistry and Rheology Asphalt Binder Rheology | Gina Paroline, Anton Paar |
| 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Break |
| 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM | Session 2: Modified Binder Chemistry and Rheology Polymers for Asphalt Modification | Richard Blackwell, Kraton Corporation |
| 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | Session 2: Modified Binder Chemistry and Rheology Functional Additives: Chemistry, Mechanisms and Field Impact | Katrina Mangiaracina, Ingevity |
| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Cocktail Reception - Sponsored by Asphalt Testing Solutions and Engineering The Cocktail Reception is for registered Workshop attendees only. |
| March 11 | |
| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Breakfast Breakfast is for registered Workshop attendees only. |
| 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Session 2: Modified Binder Chemistry and Rheology Practical Use of Rejuvenators | Louay Mohammad, LSU |
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Session 2: Modified Binder Chemistry and Rheology Asphalt Emulsions | Ester Ternero, Nouryon |
| 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM | Session 2: Modified Binder Chemistry and Rheology Overview of Additives Market | Ryan Lynch, Resinall |
| 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM | Break |
| 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Session 3: From Binder to Mix Maximizing Additive Performance at the Asphalt Plant | Tanya Nash, ATS |
| 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM | Session 3: From Binder to Mix Achieving Asphalt in Modification and Practice | Spencer Segula, SLC |
| 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM | Session 3: From Binder to Mix Preparation and Handling of Modified Binders | Mike Worden, Associated Asphalt |
| 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM | Session 3: From Binder to Mix BMD | Zane Hartzog, NCAT |
| 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Closing Remarks |
