2025 IGNITE Construction Summit to Drive Growth and Innovation for Paving and Pavement Maintenance Professionals, Registration Now Open

In tandem with the success of PAVE/X: The Pavement Experience, IRONMARKETS brings high-level managers and business owners the opportunity to access targeted-top-tier education and powerful networking opportunities at this year's IGNITE Construction Summit. The event, to be held at the Opal Sol Resort in Clearwater Beach, Florida from December 3 -5, 2025, will deliver two inspiring keynotes, expert-led sessions, and the chance to earn PAVE/X Masters Certification credits.

FORT ATKINSON, Wis., April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2025 IGNITE Construction Summit, hosted at the Opal Sol Resort in Clearwater Beach, Florida from December 3-5, will offer an exceptional opportunity for paving professionals to immerse themselves in two-plus days of top-tier education, cutting-edge business strategies, and high-level networking designed to drive growth and innovation. Geared toward business owners and top-level managers, the summit aims to empower attendees with actionable insights that will directly impact their companies' success.

"IGNITE is not just an event; it's a powerful catalyst for change in the paving industry," said Amy Schwandt, Chief Revenue Officer at IRONMARKETS. "Our mission is clear: to provide business owners and high-level managers with the essential tools, knowledge, and networking opportunities that will accelerate their growth and lead to greater success. This summit is built to equip attendees with the expertise they need to transform their businesses, streamline operations, and identify emerging opportunities in a rapidly evolving market."

The summit's focus at IGNITE 2025 will center around the critical role leadership plays, especially in times of uncertainty. Leadership is not reserved for any one individual; during challenging times, it is essential that leaders step up and rely on their teams to navigate through adversity. The event will explore how effective leadership during difficult periods can directly impact your company's long-term growth and success.

The event will begin with an inspiring keynote from leadership expert and business coach Giselle Chapman, who will discuss leadership and the passion behind success that goes beyond money and power. Following this, attendees will engage in sessions; like Adapting to Customer Behavior, Overcoming Challenges in Scaling Up & Building a Resilient Organization, Staying Ahead of Risk, Navigating the Digital Transformation & Your Role as a Leader, and Evolve or Be Eliminated: How Forward Thinking Businesses Thrive in Uncertainty; to tackle today's business challenges. The summit will conclude with a closing keynote by Jake Thompson, who will teach leaders to focus on what they can control and lead through uncertainty with confidence.

Beyond educational sessions, attendees will have ample opportunities to network with like-minded professionals, exchange best practices, and build lasting connections that can foster future collaboration and innovation.

"We've designed the 2025 IGNITE Construction Summit to address the unique challenges and opportunities that pavement contractors face today," said Jessica Lombardo, Director of Events & Programming at IRONMARKETS. "We know that business owners and high-level managers are looking for practical solutions to the issues that impact their bottom line, and our goal is to provide them with the insights and strategies they need to succeed."

Building on the success of PAVE/X: The Pavement Experience, an immersive trade show offering live demonstrations, innovative products, and a comprehensive educational program, the summit is tailored to deliver actionable insights for business owners and high-level managers in an unmatched, highly-rewarding environment.

As an added benefit, attendees will have the opportunity to earn three business management credits toward their PAVE/X Masters Certification. This certification program offers professionals a comprehensive, year-round educational platform, with both online courses and in-person training at major industry events like PAVE/X and the IGNITE Construction Summit. Through this certification, paving professionals can distinguish themselves in the marketplace and showcase their expertise in a competitive industry.

"PAVE/X Masters is the next step for professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve in the paving industry," said Schwandt. "This certification provides an exclusive opportunity to gain practical, real-world knowledge and skills that will set you apart as a leader in the industry. After earning certification, participants will receive badges to display on their websites, signaling their credibility and expertise to customers and peers."

Registration is now open for the IGNITE Construction Summit, and early bird pricing is available until July 31, 2025. With limited space, attendees are encouraged to secure their spots early to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity.

For more information and to register for the 2025 IGNITE Construction Summit, visit https://www.igniteconstructionsummit.com/.

About IGNITE Construction Summit
The IGNITE Construction Summit is the paving and pavement maintenance industry's premier management-focused education and networking program. Designed for business owners and top-level managers, IGNITE provides a platform for industry leaders to come together, share knowledge, and ignite growth within their companies. With expert presentations, networking opportunities, and actionable takeaways, IGNITE empowers attendees to navigate challenges, capitalize on opportunities, and drive success in the construction industry.

About Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction
Published by AC Business Media, Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction magazine is distributed to over 18,000 contractors in the paving, sealcoating, pavement marking, repair, and sweeping segments. The magazine, published eight times yearly, provides "how-to" information to help contractors run their business more profitably and stay up-to-date on the industry trends, technological developments in materials and equipment, and on-the-job techniques that can improve productivity and add to their bottom line. To learn more, or apply for any of our industry award recognition programs, visit: ForConstructionPros.com/pavement-maintenance

About Asphalt Contractor
Published by AC Business Media, Asphalt Contractor is distributed to over 10,000 contractors in three major sectors: paving, preservation, and plants. The magazine, published ten times yearly, provides how-to articles and cutting-edge information on the entire life cycle of asphalt pavements to improve the reader's bottom line and competitiveness. To learn more, or apply for any of our industry award recognition programs, visit: ForConstructionPros.com/asphalt

About IRONMARKETS
IRONMARKETS, formerly known as AC Business Media, is a leading business-to-business media and buyer engagement platform with a portfolio of renowned brands in heavy construction, asphalt, concrete, paving, rental, sustainability, landscape, manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain markets. IRONMARKETS delivers relevant, cutting-edge content to its audiences through its industry-leading digital properties, trade shows, conferences, videos, magazines, webinars, and newsletters. It also provides advertisers the analytics, data, and ability to reach their target audience. Learn more at www.iron.markets

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