World of Asphalt is highlighting the leadership of Tim Gormanin his service as the 2027 show chair. Since stepping into the role a year ago, Gorman has helped guide the strategic direction of World of Asphalt as the show builds on the momentum of its successful 2025 event in St. Louis and prepares for its first show in New Orleans.
“World of Asphalt continues to be an important gathering place for asphalt and aggregates professionals to connect, share ideas, and see the equipment and solutions that are moving our industry forward,” Tim said. “I’m honored to serve as chair and help support a show that delivers real value to producers, contractors and exhibitors alike.”
When he’s not advancing the World of Asphalt Show & Conference, Tim is Division Vice President of Rogers Group Inc., a leading producer of asphalt and aggregates materials in the United States. With extensive experience in asphalt production, construction, and transportation infrastructure, he is an active leader within the industry. He also serves in volunteer leadership roles with the National Asphalt Pavement Association and the Alabama Asphalt Pavement Association, helping direct the future of the asphalt pavement industry through advocacy, education, and strategic planning.
“Tim brings a strong producer perspective and a deep understanding of the asphalt and aggregates industries to this role,” said Brittany Schmidtke, World of Asphalt show director. “Through his work as chair he has helped shape important conversations around the attendee and exhibitor experience, the show’s value to the industry, and the continued growth of World of Asphalt. We look forward to continuing to work with him as we prepare for an outstanding first-time experience in New Orleans.”
World of Asphalt will make its New Orleans debut March 15-17, 2027, bringing industry professionals together for three days of exhibits, education, and networking. Co-located with the AGG1 Academy & Expo, the event connects asphalt, paving, and aggregates professionals with leading manufacturers, practical solutions, and industry insights that help move their businesses forward.
Mark Your Calendar: World of Asphalt and AGG1 returns in 2027 when the show travels to New Orleans, March 15-17, 2027. Don’t miss important show updates, sign up for World of Asphalt and AGG1 updates.
About World of Asphalt
Held every year except during CONEXPO-CON/AGG years, World of Asphalt is the leading trade show and conference focused on the asphalt and paving industries, whose most recent edition was recognized by Trade Show Executive as one of the “Fastest 50” growing trade shows. The show features the best education, and latest equipment, products, services and technologies for the asphalt and paving industries. World of Asphalt, co-located with the AGG1 Academy & Expo, will be held March 15-17, 2027 in New Orleans. World of Asphalt is majority owned by NAPA and partially owned by AEM, who produces the show. For more information on World of Asphalt, visit WorldOfAsphalt.com.
