AUSTRALIAN SOCIET Y F OR C ONCRETE PA VEMENT S
CONCRETE SOLUTIONS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
8TH ASCP CONFERENCE 2025 TECHNICAL PROGRAM
MAJOR SPONSORS
PENRITH PANTHERS EVENT CENTRE
19TH – 22ND OCTOBER 2025
INVITATION FROM THE PRESIDENT
On behalf of the Conference Committee, it is our pleasure to invite your organisation to participate in the 8th ASCP Concrete Pavements Conference. This event will be held at Panthers Penrith Leagues Club in Penrith, NSW — commencing with a welcome reception on Sunday, 19th October 2025, followed by two (2) days of Conference Keynotes and Concurrent Sessions on Monday 20th October and Tuesday 21st October 2025.
Since the inaugural event held in 2011, the Australian Society for Concrete Pavements’ biennial Concrete Pavements Conference has played a key role in fulfilling the mission of the Society, to facilitate the advancement of knowledge and technology related to concrete pavements through education, technology transfer and research in Australia.
The 2025 conference will showcase a wealth of knowledge and project insights from leading industry practitioners and invited international experts. We look forward to sharing experiences and providing access to the latest advancements in design, construction, materials, and equipment technologies from around the world.
Having grown up in Western Sydney, it is exciting to host the event in the area. The past decade has seen immense investment in the area through the development of multiple mega projects on our doorstep, all including concrete pavement technology and expertise. These include:
• Western Sydney Airport – concrete pavement aviation pavements
• M12 Motorway – a new CRCP base, with low noise grooving technology
• Widening of the M7 Motorway – extension of the innovative seamless CRCP base
• Sydney Metro – including track slab to the new Airport
• Parramatta Light Rail – track slab
Come ready to engage respectfully with an enthusiastic cohort of industry colleagues, both young and old. We look forward to welcoming you to Western Sydney in October 2025!
Tim Buckingham-Jones
TIM BUCKINGHAM-JONES President
BENEFITS TO ATTENDING
All attendees will:
• Have unrivalled opportunity to meet commercial prospects face-to-face. Be able to show your product range in real-time, rather than by catalogue or word of mouth.
• Raise your profile in the heavy-duty concrete pavements industry in Australia and add value to your brand.
• Have the opportunity to network with 150+ concrete pavement professionals.
In 2025, the exhibition will be conveniently located within Penrith Panthers Leagues Club to ensure our exhibiting companies get ample time to engage with delegates—all in a specialised exhibition setting.
Who will you meet at the ASCP 8th Concrete Pavements Conference?
• Civil Engineers
• Local/State/Federal
• GovernmentRepresentatives
• Defence Department Staff
• Infrastructure Companies
• Consulting Engineers
• Equipment Manufacturers/Suppliers
• Concrete Manufacturers
• Construction Managers
• Materials Suppliers
• Researchers
• Project Verifiers
• Sales / Business DevelopmentManagers
• Technical Supervisors
• Paving Engineers
• Pavement Design Engineers
• Directors / Managing Directors
• Project Directors / Site Supervisors
• Asset Managers
Participation in the ASCP 8th Concrete Pavements Conference will provide a range of opportunities for Sponsors and Trade Exhibitors to interact with delegates throughout the event.
The 2025 social program will include a Welcome Reception, a social event on Sunday and Monday evenings and the Conference Gala Dinner to be held on the evening of Tuesday 21st October 2025.
Attendance at the Conference Dinner is included in all Full Conference Registrations and additional dinner tickets can be purchased separately from the tickets tab on our conference website.
To REGISTER for the Conference as a delegate, please visit the official ASCP website: https://concretepavements.com.au/events/
CONFERENCE ORGANISER
Should you have any questions regarding the ASCP 8th Concrete Pavements Conference, please contact the Conference Committee at Australian Society for Concrete Pavements on (02) 4258 0166.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES ACCOMMODATION
Conference Manager ALEX HEIDRICH conference@concretepavements.com.au
The Australian Society for Concrete Pavements (ASCP) is pleased to announce that the 8th ASCP Concrete Pavements Conference will be held at Panthers Penrith Leagues Club in Penrith, NSW, with two convienent accommodation options within metres of the conference venue.
Accommodation Options
ASCP has partnered with Pullman Penrith and Mercure Penrith as the official accommodation providers for the conference.
Delegates are eligible for discounted rates on standard room bookings during the event period.
PULLMAN - To secure your accommodation at the Pullman at the discounted rate CLICK HERE MERCURE - To secure your accommodation at the Mercure at the discounted rate, please contact reception on (02) 4721 7700 and quote ASCP Conference for 10% off the best available rate.
Both the Pullman and Mercure offer contemporary accommodations with convenient access to the conference venue. Guests can enjoy modern amenities and comfortable rooms, making them ideal choices for business travellers attending the conference. Click here for further ASCP 2025 Conference Information.
GALA DINNER & INDUSTRY AWARDS
Following Day 1 of our Technical Program on Monday 20th October, the ASCP is hosting its biennial Gala Dinner and Industry Awards Night. Included in all full conference tickets is attendance for our delegates to partake in this evening of celebration and networking. If you would like to attend and have not purchased a full conference ticket, you can purchase a ticket to attend our Industry Awards Night and Gala Dinner separately here
Join us for an evening of celebration and recognition where we honour outstanding individuals, teams and projects that continue to shape, elevate and innovate the concrete pavement industry. A highlight of our conference, its provides delegates the opportunity to come together as an industry to celebrate technical excellence and those making exceptional
AWARDS FOR TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE
Apart of our Gala Dinner is our Industry Awards Presentation, acknowledging technical excellence in 2024/2025.
Prestigious awards to be presented include;
Arvo Tinni Award - For Best Urban Pavement Infrastructure Design
John Hodgkinson Award - For Best Rural Pavement Design
David Dash Innovation Award - For Best Innovative Pavement or Construction Project
Geoff Ayton Award - For Young Leader in Concrete Pavements
Kevin Abrams Award - For Service to Industry
The evening will also see the presentation of the Ed Haber Award for Best Paper, recognising the best conference paper submitted and presented at the 8th ASCP Conference in 2025.
The winner will receive a bursary to present their paper at an International Concrete Pavement Conference, offering an opportunity to showcase Australian expertise on the global stage.
We invite all delegates and attendees to join us for this special occasion, celebrating the achievements of our industry with great company, entertainment, and an evening of well-deserved recognition.
TECHNICAL PROGRAM MONDAY 20TH OCTOBER
7:30AM 8:15AM 8:30AM 9:00AM 9:30AM 10:00AM 10:25AM 10:50AM 11:15AM 11:40AM 12:00PM 1:00PM 1:25PM 1:50PM 2:15PM 2:40PM 3:00PM 3:30PM 4:00PM 4:30PM 4:50PM 6:00PM
REGISTRATIONS + EXHIBITION OPEN
WELCOME
JIM MACK
IMPROVING PAVEMENT RESILIENCY TO FLOODING: A CASE FOR CONCRETE PAVEMENTS
DR CAITLIN TIBBETS
NOVEL METHODS FOR MINIMISING CLINKER CONTENT IN CONCRETE PAVEMENTS
MORNING TEA
STREAM A1 - MAINTENANCE & REHABILITATION
DR. MEHDI PARVINI
EXPEDITED PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION IN CALIFORNIA USING PRECAST CONCRETE AND RAPID STRENGTH
MARK HOSKINS
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY OF SELF-HEALING AND REPAIR MICRO AND MACROCRACKS IN CONCRETE ROAD PAVEMENT
DR. DAN KING
EVOLUTION OF CONCRETE OVERLAY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
PETER CARSON HOLBROOK OVERLAY
DISCUSSION
STREAM A2 - SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
MEHRAN SHIRANI BIDABADI
STREAM B1 - DESIGN
SUSHOBHAN SEN “WEATHER” ART THY CLIMATE? CLIMATE REPRESENTATIVENESS IN RIGID PAVEMENT DESIGN
DR. ANNA-CARIN BRINK COMPARISON OF AGGREGATE INTERLOCK EFFICIENCY AT CONCRETE PAVEMENT JOINTS, USING AGGREGATES
ANTON HARTMAN
INVESTIGATING CRCP PAVEMENT ANCHOR BEAM DESIGN PARAMETERS
JOHN HODGKINSON ROAD PAVEMENT DESIGN RELIABILITY AND THE AUSTROADS DESIGN GUIDE - WHAT IS IT, IS IT NECESSARY
DISCUSSION
LUNCH
SUSTAINABLE PAVEMENT SOLUTIONS: GEOPOLYMER CONCRETE FROM LABORATORY DESIGN TO FULL-SCALE TRIAL
AZIZ MAHMOOD
ALKALI-SILICA REACTION POTENTIAL OF GLASS SAND IN BELITIC CALCIUM SULFOALUMINATE CEMENT
TRAN HUYEN VU
SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE PAVEMENT
PATRICK STAEHLI
STREAM A2 - CONSTRUCTION
TIM BUCKINGHAM-JONES
PARRAMATTA LIGHT RAIL - INNOVATIVE TRACK SLAB SOLUTIONS
PETER CARSON WARRINGAH FREEWAY UPGRADE 2025
JUN SO
CHALLENGES AND LESSONS LEARNED FROM DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF SFCP FOR COFFS HARBOUR BYPASS PROJECT
THE ROLE OF RAPID-HARDENING CONCRETE IN BATCH PLANT PRODUCTION JENNIFER KEMP LESSONS LEARNT FROM CONSTRUCTION PHASE SUPPORT IN CONCRETE PAVEMENT PROJECTS
DISCUSSION
AFTERNOON TEA
PETER BRYANT CONCRETE PAVEMENT FIELD TRIAL WITH TYPE GL CEMENT
DISCUSSION
ZOE SCHMIDT THE USE OF ECOCEM TYPE GL CEMENT IN A ONCRETE PAVEMENT FIELD TRIAL
COMBINED DISCUSSION
CLOSE DAY 2
SOCIAL EVENT - BEER & BBQ + AQUA GOLF
and presenting
TECHNICAL PROGRAM TUESDAY 21ST OCTOBER
7:30AM 8:15AM 8:30AM 9:00AM 9:30AM 10:00AM 10:25AM 10:50AM 11:15AM 11:40AM 12:00PM 1:00PM 1:25PM 1:50PM 2:15PM 2:40PM 3:00PM 3:30PM 4:00PM 4:30PM 4:50PM 6:00PM
REGISTRATIONS + EXHIBITION OPEN
WELCOME
JEB TINGLE
A NOTIONAL CRADLE-TO-GRAVE FRAMEWORK FOR LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF CONCRETE PAVEMENTS
COREY ZOLLINGER RECENT ADVANCES AND USES OF RCC IN THE USA
STREAM C1 - PERFORMANCE & DURABILITY
BAHAREH MEHDIZADEH
MORNING TEA
CORRELATION BETWEEN ACCELERATED AND NATURAL CARBONATION IN SCM-BASED CONCRETE PAVEMENT MIXES
FERNANDEZ COVARRUBIAS
PERFORMANCE OF CONCRETE PAVEMENTS WITH OPTIMIZED GEOMETRY PANELS IN CHILE
SHAMIM ANWAR
PERFORMANCE OF CONTINUOUSLY REINFORCED CONCRETE PAVEMENT (CRCP) AT WESTLINK M7 OVER LAST 20 YEARS
JAMES WALKER
NSW CONCRETE HIGHWAY NETWORK - RIDE QUALITY ANALYSIS
DISCUSSION
STREAM C2 - SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
DR. JERRY PARIS
CHALLENGES IN QUALIFYING ALTERNATIVE SUPPLEMENTARY CEMENTITIOUS MATERIALS
JAMES WALKER
STREAM D1 - AIRFIELDS
DR. ALI ASHTIANI
A DEEP-LEARNING MODEL TO ESTIMATE RIGID PAVEMENT STRESSES FOR TOP-DOWN CRACKING AIRFIELD PAVEMENT DESIGN
SEAN JAMIESON
ASSESSMENT OF EXISTING AND INNOVATIVE JOINTING SYSTEMS IN PLAIN CONCRETE RIGID AIRCRAFT
SEAN JAMIESON
IMMEDIATE AND LONGER TERM OPPORTUNITIES FOR FINANCIAL COST AND EMBODIED CARBON REDUCTION IN RIGID AIRPORT PAVEMENTS
JEB TINGLE
MECHANISTIC ANALYSES OF CONCRETE PAVEMENTS USING C-SLAB RESPONSE MODELS AND EMERGING
DISCUSSION
LUNCH
CARBON NEGATIVE PAVEMENTS - ARE THEY RIGHT IN FRONT OF OUR EYES?
JASON CHANDLER
ENGINEERING SAND FOR IMPROVED AND LOWER CARBON CONCRETE PAVEMENTS
JOHN BUCKLEY
BENEFITS OF MULTI-AXIAL GEOGRIDS FOR CONCRETE PAVEMENTS
DISCUSSION
STREAM D2 - ROLLER COMPACTED CONCRETE
WILLEM DE BOD THE USE OF ROLLER COMPACTED CONCRETE FOR PUBLIC ROADS
FARES ABDO
CONSIDERATIONS TO MAXIMIZE THE BENEFITS OF RCC PAVEMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
FARES ABDO LATEST ADVANCEMENTS IN RCC PAVEMENTS’ MIXTURE AND STRUCTURAL DESIGNS
FARES ABDO RCC MIXTURES FOR WATER RESOURCES AND EXAMPLE PROJECTS: RCC, GERCC, AND IVRCC CASE STUDIES
DISCUSSION
AFTERNOON TEA
JOHN HODGKINSON 100 YEARS OF NSW MAIN ROADS CONCRETE PAVEMENTS
JIM MACK
HOW INCREASING INDUSTRY COMPETITION BENEFITS THE PAVEMENT MARKET: AND HOW AGENCIES CAN USE IT TO LOWER THEIR PAVEMENT EXPENDITURES
COMBINED DISCUSSION
CLOSE DAY 2
GALA DINNER & INDUSTRY AWARDS
(Presenters and presenting schedule is subject to change as a result of speaker availability)
SITE TOURS - WEDNESDAY 22ND OCTOBER
The ASCP Conference Committee are excited to invite you to our 8th ASCP Conference, Site Tours.
All site tours are held on Wednesday 22nd October, leaving the Penrith Event Centre at 8am and return back to the venue at 12pm. Morning Tea and Transport is provided.
Included in all full conference tickets is the opportunity to visit one (1) of our two (2) site tour options; a visit to one of Western Sydney’s newest Motorways, the M12 OR Gunlake Quarry Lab Tour at their brand new facility in Prestons.
When purchasing your full conference ticket, as part of the checkout process, you will be asked if you would like to attend the site tours. Please be aware that spots are limited, so cannot guarantee attendance if you have not specified or change your mind during the conference.
GUNLAKE QUARRY LAB - PRESTONS
Gunlake has generously opened their facility for 50 delegates at this years conference to attend their brand new lab facility in Prestons. Schedule is as follows;
• Buses to collect attendees from Penrith Panthers Event Centre at 8am
• 2 hour presentation and question time
• Tour of testing lab
• Concrete testing area with demonstrations
• Aggregate testing area
• Morning Tea provided
• Opportunity to talk with site staff
• Buses return to Penrith Panthers Event Centre @ 12pm
M12 SITE TOUR
Details are still being finalised surrounding the tour to the newly constructed, M12 Motorway.
We will update this program as the details come to light.
As it stands the schedule is as follows;
• Buses to collect attendees from Penrith Panthers Event Centre at 8am
• Morning Tea will be provided
• Buses return to Penrith Panthers Event Centre @ 12pm
TICKET OPTIONS & REGISTRATION
*Prices above are full price. All conference registration tickets are eligible for an ‘Early Bird’ discount and are available to purchase on our website until the 30th of June.
Are you a Member of the Australian Society for Concrete Pavements?
You may be eligible for a further discount on your conference registration based on your membership level. Head to our website and sign in to your ASCP Member account to access pricing.
BUY TICKETS
‘Full Conference’ Tickets Include the Following:
• Conference registration to attend techincal sessions on Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st October
• Attendance to 1 site tour on Wednesday 22nd October.
• 1x ticket to the Gala Dinner Awards Night. Additional tickets, available on the ‘Tickets’ page It does NOT include tickets to the Welcome Reception or Social Event on Sunday and Monday evening. You can purchase these tickets during checkout
‘Day Delegate’ Tickets Include the Following:
• 1 day attendance for the day of your choosing It does NOT include tickets to any of the evening events or site tour. If you wish to attend these events, please add the relevant ticket to your cart.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Goods and Services Tax (GST)
The Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST) at 10% is applicable to all goods and services offered by the ASCP. All prices are exclusive of GST unless otherwise stated. GST is calculated as of the date of publication of this document. The ASCP reserves the right to vary the quoted prices in accordance with any changes to the legislated GST rate.
2. Payment
Payment is required to secure your ticket to the event/course. If the event is cancelled by the ASCP, your payment will be refunded in full.
3. Cancellations
All cancellations will incur an administration fee of 10% of the total price.
4. Withdrawal (More Than 14 Days Before Event)
If withdrawal is made more than 14 days in advance of the event date, 50% of fees will be forfeited.
5. Withdrawal (Less Than 14 Days Before Event)
Fees are non-refundable if withdrawal occurs less than 14 days in advance of the event date.
6. Currency All monies are payable in Australian Dollars (AUD).
7. Cheques
Cheques should be made payable to Australian Society for Concrete Pavements and must be drawn on an Australian bank.
8. Confirmation of Attendance
All monies due and payable must be received (and cheques cleared) by the ASCP in order to confirm attendance.
SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FORM
We still have several sponsor and exhibition spots still available for our 2025 Conference. If your company is interested in obtaining a final sponsorship or exhibition position, please fill out the registration form below.
Contact Details
Contact Person:
Company Name:
ABN:
Website:
Postal Address:
Suburb: Post Code:
Phone: Mobile:
Email:
I/We wish to sponsor/exhibit at the ASCP 7th Concrete Pavements Conference and apply for space as indicated. We agree to pay the total cost 30 days from receipt of invoice, including applicable GST and any other charges incurred on our behalf. I/We authorise the organisers to use the intellectual property supplied by us, such as logos, to advertise and promote the Conference. I/We indemnify the organisers against any claims arising out of the use of the intellectual property in accordance with this Sponsorship and Exhibition Prospectus.
Signed:
Name: (Print)
Position:
Date:
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE:
SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Delegate Workbook and Proceedings Sponsor
Conference Lunch Break Sponsor
Conference Tea Break Sponsor
Ed Haber Bursary
Social Event
Site Tour
Exhibitor
ADVERTISEMENT OPTIONS
Workbook Advertisement
Satchel Insert
$3,000 (Excl. GST)
$2,000 (Excl. GST)
$1,500 (Excl. GST)
$4,000 (Excl. GST)
$2,500 (Excl. GST)
$2,500 (Excl. GST)
$1,600 (Excl. GST)
$500 (Excl. GST)
$500 (Excl. GST)
SPONSORSHIP & TRADE EXHIBITOR PAYMENT
Payment Options
All prices shown include GST. A Tax invoice will be issued upon receipt of this Sponsorship/Exhibition Registration form. All cheques should be made payable to Australian Society for Concrete Pavements. Payment can also be made by direct debit, Visa, MasterCard or AMEX. (Note: a surcharge will apply for all credit card payments). A tax invoice representing the total fee will be raised immediately and emailed to your designated contact. Full payment must be received within 30 days from date of the invoice.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE PAYMENT DETAILS BELOW:
Cheque - Please make cheques payable to Australian Society for Concrete Pavements
Direct Deposit - Bank deposit details will be provided on your tax invoice.
Credit Card - All credit card payments will incur a surcharge:
Amex: 1.65%
Mastercard: 0.96%
Visa: 1.5%
SPONSORSHOP / EXHIBITOR BOOKING REQUIREMENTS
Complete the last two pages and submit to ASCP using the Submit button below. Alternatively, the completed pages can be sent by email to Alex Heidrich of ASCP at conference@concretepavements.com.au. Upon receipt, confirmation of your sponsorship or exhibition booking will be advised by return email.
Exhibitors and Sponsors are reminded to observe the payment terms and conditions as specified. As the maximum number of spaces is limited, non-compliance may result in the letting of your space to another Exhibitor. Please note that there are no refunds for services ordered and not utilised due to cancellation or failure to collect. If for any reason the Conference is cancelled by the organisers, there will be a full refund of registration fees paid to the organiser.
SUBMIT FORM
CANCELLATION TERMS
Sponsorship cancellations received in writing by the Conference Organisers will only be accepted if the sponsoring company has not yet received coverage in any promotional emails or marketing documents. In this instance, all fees will be refunded less an AUD$550 administration fee. Sponsorship cancellations received after the sponsoring company has received the above mentioned acknowledgements cannot be accepted, and will not be refunded.
Trade Exhibition cancellations received in writing by the Conference Organisers by Monday 13th October 2025 will be accepted and all fees refunded less an AUD$550 administration fee. Exhibitors wishing to cancel after this date will not be eligible for a refund.