Dr. Carsten Karcher
Secretary General, EAPA
9th Congress
E&E
Congress
2028
EAPA & Eurobitume
10 – 12 May 2028
9th Congress
E&E
Congress
2028
EAPA & Eurobitume
10 – 12 May 2028
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ABOUT CONGRESS
About E&E Congress 2028
Europe's leading congress for professionals across the asphalt and bitumen value chain.
The 9th E&E Congress will take place from 10–12 May 2028 in Madrid, Spain, bringing together professionals from across the asphalt and bitumen value chain.
Jointly organized by the European Asphalt Pavement Association (EAPA) and Eurobitume, the congress provides a unique platform for engineers, researchers, road authorities, contractors, industry representatives, policymakers and academics to exchange knowledge, present the latest innovations and discuss the future of road infrastructure.
Congress Co-chairs
Hervé Millet
Director General, Eurobitume
KEY DATES
The road to Madrid.
Milestones along the way to the 9th E&E Congress.
2026 — 2028
01
Sep2026
Abstract submission opens
09 September
02
Feb2027
Abstract submission deadline
2 February
03
Feb2027
Paper submission opens
28 February
04
Jul2027
Paper submission deadline
31 July
05
Sep2027
Registration opens
1 September
06
Feb2028
Early-bird registration deadline
29 February
07
May2028
Congress · Madrid
10 – 12 May
WHY ATTEND
Why attend E&E Congress 2028.
E&E Congress 2028 offers an opportunity to shape the future of European road infrastructure — together.
MADRID
MADRID 
01NETWORK
CONNECT ACROSS THE ASPHALT & BITUMEN VALUE CHAIN
Meet professionals from every part of the sector, from bitumen production and asphalt manufacturing to paving, road authorities, research and infrastructure management.
02DISCOVER
STAY AHEAD OF TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENTS
Explore advances in materials, mix design, testing, production, paving technologies, performance, sustainability, H&S, digitalisation and standardization, and understand what they mean for the future of the industry.
03LEARN
ADVANCE THE ROAD TO DECARBONISATION
Discover how the sector is putting sustainability into practice through lower-carbon solutions, circularity, reuse and recycling, energy efficiency and improved life-cycle performance.
04NETWORK
DELIVER LONG-LASTING, RESILIENT ROADS
See how advances in asphalt and bitumen can improve pavement durability, performance and resilience in response to changing climate conditions and increasing demands on road infrastructure.
05LEARN
CONTRIBUTE TO SHAPEING THE FUTURE OF THE SECTOR
Explore the megatrends shaping the sector, from evolving mobility and infrastructure needs to climate change, regulation, digital transformation and skills. Gain a broader perspective and contribute to conversations that will help define the industry’s future.
Whether you are involved in research, design, construction, maintenance or policymaking, E&E Congress 2028 provides a unique platform to exchange knowledge, discover innovation and connect with professionals from across the asphalt and bitumen value chain.
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