Course
Asphalt Innovation Symposium
The Asphalt Innovation Symposium (AIS) was launched by the University of Antwerp and organized for the first time in 2018. The eighth edition will take place on Thursday, December 10, 2026, with the central theme "Research Meets Industry" to promote high-level collaboration and exchange of ideas between universities and industries.
What can you expect from this course?
AIS2026 will cover a wide range of topics, such as digitization, sustainability, the performance of bituminous materials, and innovative technologies within the industry. These themes will be highlighted in plenary sessions, keynotes, presentations, poster sessions, and contributions from invited speakers.All international researchers, industry stakeholders, managers, and students are welcome to participate and share their latest research ideas with others.
Program
2025 edition
- 09:00 - 09:30: Reception with coffee
- 09:30 - 10:45: Opening Ceremony - Session 1: The Road Forward - Innovations and Perspectives in Asphalt Engineering.
- 11:15 am - 12:45 pm: Sessions 2A, 2B and 2C
- Session 2A: Innovation in Practice - When Research Meets Industry
- Session 2B: Anti-ageing Technologies
- Session 2C: Emission
- 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.: Lunch
- 1:45 - 3:15 p.m.: Sessions 3A, 3B and 3C
- Session 3A: Bitumen quality - Sectoral discussion.
- Session 3B: Advanced Technology on Bitumen Rejuvenation and Asphalt Recycling.
- Session 3C: Digitalization and AI
- 15:45 - 17:00: Session 4: Climatic Resilience Initiative for Pavement Infrastructure - Introduction to CRIPI COST Action
- 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Closing reception with reception.
Additional information
If you have any questions, please contact Christina.Makoundou@uantwerpen.be. We look forward to welcoming you to AIS2026 for a day full of insightful discussions and networking!
Speakers
Date
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Location
Price
- Individual ticket: $200.00
- Provides access to the symposium for one person
- Company ticket: $1,000.00*
- Provides access to the symposium for three people
- Company stand (2m x 1.5m)
- Logo in "book of abstracts"
- Logo on the University of Antwerp website
- Mention and visibility during the symposium
The registration form will be available online shortly. If you are already interested in a company ticket, please do not hesitate to contact us at engineersoftomorrow@uantwerpen.be.
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What
Engineers of Tomorrow aims to support the ecosystem of future industrial engineers, (alumni) engineers, researchers, and technology and innovation-driven companies in their broader professional and personal development.
Who
We organize training sessions and workshops where we share the expertise of our researchers and our partner companies with everyone.
Where
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Why
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