Welcome to the 7th International Conference on
Managing Pavement Assets!

June 24-28, 2008

The conference theme
"Preserving what we have… Investing in the future… Finding the balance"

Companion/Child Program Registration now open

UPDATE!! After May 31, 2008 the Westin Hotel group room block is no longer available.  If you require a room reservation please submit your request directly to Tim Gregus at the Westin Hotel Calgary by calling: 403-508-5223.  Although availability and room rates cannot be guaranteed at this point, they will do our utmost to help you.

Conference Themes The themes of the 7th International Conference on Managing Pavement Assets have been selected to reflect recent developments in pavement and transportation asset management and to be of interest to researchers and practitioners. All categories of assets related to roads and pavements will be considered including airports, as well as low volume and local roads. Papers dealing with the state of the art, state of the practice and case studies are invited in the following areas:

Important Dates: Regular Registration Deadline: June 18, 2008 Hotel Room Block Discounted Rate available until May 31, 2008 "Workshop Only" registration available - sessions filling quickly.

Preserving Asset Preservation and Maintenance Asset Management Tools Integrating Associated Pavement Assets Air Conditioner Troubleshooting Winnipeg Kitchen Cabinets	Involving & Informing Communications Stakeholder Involvement Informing Decision Makers Performance Based Planning Decision Making Tools
Investing Asset Management Concepts, Strategies and Processes Strategic Goals Cost Effectiveness Methodologies Life Cycle Costing Alternative Financing and Asset Valuation Knowledge Management and Succession Planning	Measuring Data Collection and Management Measuring Performance Location Referencing Geographic Information Systems Risk and Reliability

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On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee, we are delighted to invite you to attend the 7^th International Conference on Managing Pavement Assets in Calgary from June 24 to 28, 2008. This exciting event will be held in the magnificent Westin Hotel in downtown Calgary. The theme of the Conference, "Preserving What we Have… Investing in the Future… Finding the Balance", reflects on the pressures on the Civil Engineering profession to develop infrastructure solutions that are sustainable.

Calgary is uniquely suited as the host for the 7^th International Conference. In addition to offering world-class convention facilities, Calgary and the surrounding area offers numerous opportunities for sightseeing and recreation. Banff and the Rocky Mountains are one hour to the west, with unmatched opportunities for hiking, and biking. The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology in Drumheller is 90 minutes to the northeast of Calgary, in the barren valley of the Red Deer River. To the south are the World Heritage site of Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump and other early Canadian historical sites. For the golfers, there are a number of spectacular golf courses within a one-hour drive of Calgary.

A varied presentation format is designed to encourage participation from industry. Distinguished keynote speakers, a large industrial exhibition, and several practical workshops and short courses will be highlighted. As well, there will be technical tours to local sites of unique interest. As the conference is being just prior to the beginning of the world famous Calgary Exhibition and Stampede “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”, why not combine your visit to Calgary with a long weekend in the Canadian Rockies and possibly even late spring skiing? We look forward to greeting you in Calgary June 24 to 28th, 2008. See you there!