The 12th REAAA Business forum NTRO, Melbourne, Australia
Advancing Pavement Engineering: Innovations in Asphalt Materials and Mixes
The 12th REAAA Business Forum was held on May 5, 2025, at the National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) in Melbourne, Australia. This forum focused on the theme: “Assessment and Performance of Asphalt Materials.” It brought together experts, industry leaders, and policymakers from REAAA member countries to discuss advancements in pavement engineering.
Key Highlights:
- Innovative Materials: Discussions on the assessment and adoption of biomaterials and other innovative materials and mixes.
- Data-Driven Planning: Exploration of data-driven asset management planning and decision-making processes.
- Climate Resilience: Insights into understanding asphalt materials and mix requirements for climate resilience.
Pavement Preservation: Techniques and designs aimed at enhancing pavement longevity.
The forum featured distinguished speakers from REAAA country members such as Australia, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, and New Zealand, and concluded with an engaging panel discussion.
Looking Ahead:
The REAAA Business Forum continues to be a pivotal platform for fostering business-to-business collaboration in the road engineering sector. Future forums aim to:
- Enhance private sector participation in infrastructure projects.
- Encourage sponsorships to support fellowship programs and bring in speakers from developing countries.
- Facilitate further cooperation among REAAA members on infrastructure projects.
We welcome all initiatives that drive collaboration and innovation in road engineering across the Asia-Pacific region.
Key Participant & Speakers
The forum featured a distinguished panel of six expert speakers from six different countries, each representing their respective organizations and sharing unique insights into the Advancing Pavement Engineering: Innovations in Asphalt Materials and Mixes:
- Dr Suthakaran Sivagnanasuntharam (NTRO, Australia) – Previous Pavement Systems For Flooding Resilience
- 2. Prof. Chang Jia-Ruey (National Ilan Universlity, Taiwan) – The Foresight And Development of Pavement Engineering In Taiwan To Achieve Net Zero By 2025
- Mr. Peter Davcev (NTRO, Australia) – Use Of Recycled Fibers In Innovative Pavement Mixes
- Mr. Tony Tang (King Ho Tai International Co, China) – Research And Development On Innovative Energy-Saving And Carbon-Reducing Road Materials: Resin-Added Cold Mix Concrete Pavement And Resin-Added Cold Mix Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement
- Dr. Richard Yeo (NTRO, Australia) – Use Of ALF And IM Technologies For The Use, Adoption And Assessment Of New And Innovative Asphalt Materials And Mixes
- Mr. Abdul Hamis bin Othman (Malaysia) – Super Fiber Mixes: Pushing The Limit
REAAA Activities
REAAA Business Forum is designed to facilitate road sector business to business collaboration. The objectives are to create business to business collaborations in road engineering projects or related sectors and to enhance membership from business persons, institutions or companies
Conclusion
The 12th REAAA Business Forum reaffirmed REAAA’s commitment to advancing innovation, climate readiness, and international collaboration in road engineering. With renewed purpose and shared knowledge, participants departed the event prepared to lead the charge toward more adaptive, high-performing, and future-proof road infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific region.
As the coordinator of the REAAA Business Forum, we should prioritize infrastructure-related industries to strengthen B2B collaboration among member countries.