The California Concrete Pavement Conference (CCPC) is pleased to announce its inaugural event, scheduled for April 16-17, 2025, at the University of California, Davis. This premier gathering aims to bring together industry professionals, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore advancements in the design and construction of sustainable, long-life concrete pavements.

Event Details:

  • Dates: Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

  • Location: University of California, Davis
    • April 16: Activities & Recreation Center (ARC) Ballroom
    • April 17: University of California Pavement Research Center (UCPRC), 3327 Apiary Drive, Davis, CA 95615
  • Conference Program: See the full Program at the Conference Website here: www.theccpc.com

  • Registration and Sponsorship: (EXHIBIT SPACE IS SOLD OUT)
    Attendees are encouraged to register today to secure their participation. Sponsorship and opportunities are available for organizations seeking to showcase their organization. Register at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inaugural-california-concrete-pavement-conference-tickets-1158268635669?aff=oddtdtcreator

  • Conference Highlights:

    • Keynote Sessions: Insights from leading experts, including Elissa Konove (FHWA), Tigi Thomas (Caltrans), Charles Stuart (SWCPA), and Leif Wathne (National Concrete Pavement Technology Center) on current trends and future directions in National and California pavement work.

    • Technical Presentations: Topics related to pavement design, construction, and quality by Matt Fonte (Fonte & Co), Dulce Rufino Feldman (Caltrans), Sohila Bemanian, (Parsons), Sarah Sanders (ACPA); Freight-Truck-Pavement Interaction by John Harvey (UCPRC); Concrete Sustainability by Tom Van Dam (WJE); Pavement Management and Asset Management by Tom Pyle (Consultant) and Randolph Kirchain (MIT CSHub); and innovative project delivery methods by Jeremy Peterson-Self and Belinda Hon (Caltrans).

    • Panel Discussions: Engage in panel discussions focused pavement constructability, staging & quality with Armando Garcia (Coffman Specialties), Divyesh Vora (Caltrans), Dave Rath (SWCP), Josh Alves, Fisher Industries, best practices for sustainable concrete, on with experts like Somayeh Nassiri (UCPRC), Nathan Forrest (CNCA), Jacquelyn Wong (Caltrans)  and Corey Zollinger (Cemex).

    • Lab Tours and Demonstrations: Exclusive guided tours of the new UCPRC testing facility, showcasing the Sustainable Concrete Lab2Slab Initiative, and demonstrations at the FHWA’s Mobile Concrete Technology Center.

  • Accommodation: Hotel accommodations are available at Hyatt Place on the UC Davis campus for the nights of April 15 and 16. Reservations can be made through the conference website or here:​ https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-place/en-US/smfzu-hyatt-place-uc-davis?corp_id=G-SWCP%0d

  • Contact Information: For additional information, please contact SWCPA Communications Director Mark Gudenas at Mark.Gudenas@swcpa.org.​