New Orleans during Mardi Gras. An after-party at a mansion on the parade route. And somehow, this is still about asphalt.

Jess Lombardo and Amy Schwandt from PaveX explain why they're doing everything differently with PaveX 2026 – from the timing to the education format to the competitions that'll give away actual equipment. Brad Lea's keynoting. There's a striping competition. And 115 exhibitors are bringing things you haven't seen before.

This conversation reveals what happens when an industry event stops playing it safe. Whether you're trying to figure out if it's worth the trip or you're just curious how they're pulling this off, Jess and Amy break down what makes PaveX 2026 completely different from every other trade show you've been to before.

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🎧 About the Podcast: In The Mix highlights the entire asphalt industry—the people, the organizations, and the stories that make it great. We also explore the dirt world, construction, entrepreneurship, and other trades with inspiring guests. From asphalt paving and sealcoating to crack sealing, patching, milling, and line striping, Marvin brings insight and humor to the world of blacktop while diving into motivation, business ownership, and real stories from the trades.

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