The Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) will host the highly anticipated 28th International Conference will be held April 29 to May 2, 2018 and the ARRB/World Road Association (PIARC) 8th Symposium on Pavement Surface Characteristics: SURF 2018 May 2 to May 4, 2018 at the Brisbane Convention Centre, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
The ARRB 28th conference welcomes researchers, practitioners, academia and roads and transport professionals in the industry to join in the robust discussion of “Next Generation Connectivity”. The 28th conference is promised to be the largest-scale ARRB conference to date—between 500 and 700 road and transport industry professionals—and will bring together world-renowned experts to discuss the latest innovations and technologies, for maximizing the total economic and social benefit of road infrastructure. Conference history has attracted a wide cross‐section of delegates from 27 countries, including: State road and territory authority engineers, practitioners and policy makers; Local government professionals; Academics in roads and transport; Consultants; and Road contractors
Each theme will cover the integration of the Safe System approach and presentations on this crucial area will also take place. The world as we know it is changing. Join ARRB at the conference and place yourself at the front of the pack to help “shape our transport future”. Themes for the 2018 International Conference include:
- Intelligent Roads
- Future of Asset Management
- Disruptive Technologies, Platforms & Services
- Smart Journeys
- Human Factors of Transport
For the 28th ARRB International Conference Website, please go to: https://www.ivvy.com.au/event/ARRB18/
After attending the 28th ARRB Conference, stay and focus on surfacing, and attend the AARB/PIARC 8th Symposium on Pavement Surface Characteristics: SURF 2018. SURF 2018 will follow the 28th ARRB from May 2 to May 4, 2018—also at the Brisbane Convention Centre, Brisbane. ARRB brings the 8th SURF 2018 on behalf of World Road Association (PIARC), with a focused consideration of ‘Vehicle to Road Connectivity‘.
The main objective of SURF 2018 is to improve the quality of road infrastructure through effective management of road infrastructure assets in accordance with user expectations and managers’ requests. The much-anticipated SURF 2018 conference welcomes road surfacing and transport practitioners, researchers, academics, industry professionals, and all other interested parties to join the discussion on methods to improve the quality of road infrastructure, through effective management of road infrastructure assets in accordance with user expectations and managers’ requests. Discussions from world renowned experts will be on:
- Intelligent Roads
- Future of Asset Management
- Disruptive Technologies, Platforms and Services
- Smart Journeys
- Human Factors of Transport
Amidst an assortment of technical themes, attendees will also enjoy abundant networking opportunities with industry colleagues and experts. SURF2018 is a refereed event that brings together the world’s best in this space. Within the framework of the PIARC Strategic Research Program, the SURF2018 key themes will be:
Smart surfaces
• Can a road surface be more than just a platform for vehicles?
• Can users be provided with feedback on the surface condition?
• Can the road surface generate or transmit energy?
Vehicle-road interaction
• Can the pavement surface/tyre system be optimized for better user experiences?
• Can better financial outcomes be achieved by improving the surface/tyre system?
• Can ‘user experience’ be considered more when designing surfacings, types and their interaction?
Data collection with a purpose
• Can agencies maximize the benefit from the data they already have?
• Can new technologies change the way that old and new data is used?
• Can agencies easily outsource the collection of data?
• Can agencies share expensive collection equipment assets?
• Can both structural and functional data be of benefit to road managers?
Safer road performance
• Can monitoring of road functional parameters improve the safety of road users?
• Can surface characteristics affect geometric design and other parameters?
Sustainable and recyclable wearing courses
• Can road surfaces be revitalized or recycled without limit?
• Can the introduction of synthetic components improve performance?
• Can we be sure that precious material resources are being best used?
For the PIARC 8th SURF page, please go to: https://www.ivvy.com.au/event/SURF18/ OR
https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ap-southeast-2.accounts.ivvy.com/account1501/events/121067/files/5a1b9d2aa4392.pdf
EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES are available for both 28th International Conference & 8th SURF Symposium: Align yourself with the best in the industry by sponsoring or exhibiting at the event—which will run in conjunction with both programs. The exhibition area is a pivotal part of the conference. The registration desk, the daytime catering, and the Welcome Reception are all located in this space. View the packages designed to maximize opportunities to showcase each business, or a solution can be tailored for exhibitors.
Why participate? The trade exhibition will provide a fantastic opportunity to network and to promote your products and services in a face-to-face environment, including opportunities to:
- Build on and create new relationships
- Increase brand awareness
- Actively demonstrate a product or service
- Receive instant feedback from the industry
- Meet decision makers
- Observe and hear about what else is happening in the industry
Exhibitors are encouraged to offer promotions, competitions, and demonstrations to increase traffic to booths. To assist, ARRB will host a social media check-in competition with prizes offered. The exhibition area will be an interactive space, welcoming your suggestions on how to can further improve the experience for delegates and exhibitors alike.
For the Exhibitor Information, please go to:
28th International Conference: https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ap-southeast-2.accounts.ivvy.com/account1501/events/121045/files/5a31d437f1de2.pdf
8th SURF Symposium: https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ap-southeast-2.accounts.ivvy.com/account1501/events/121067/files/5a1b9d2aa4392.pdf
AARB website: https://www.arrb.com.au
The Sponsorship and Exhibition Coordinator is available to address questions and concerns. They are available to help you maximize your marketing efforts—positioning your brand as an industry leader. A customized solution can be designed specifically for you and your company. To book your sponsorship/exhibition and/or to discuss your requirements, please contact:
Angela Racz, Sponsorship / Exhibition Coordinator & Relationship Manager
E-mail: sponsorconf@arrb.com.au | Phone: +61‐3‐9881‐1694