During this international seminar, various topics of road asset management were dealt with, including conceptual issues, level of service definition and measurement, resource allocation among asset classes, management of contracts granted to private operators and good practice in implementing asset management by regional or private bodies. Presentations were supplemented by valuable participations, in which both conceptual aspects and specific practical concerns were addressed.

In terms of figures, the seminar can be summarised as follows:

• Number of participants: 256, including delegates from Austria, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, France, Germany, Japan, Malaysia, Namibia, Nicaragua, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and the United States. Approximately 30 delegates came from countries other than Mexico;
• 16 speakers and 4 session chairs whose participation accounted for the scientific foundation of the seminar;
• 20 sponsors, including 6 exhibitors. Contribution of these was essential for ensuring the economic viability of the seminar.

The above facts and figures confirm that this seminar has been a successful event, which undoubtedly will contribute to open new opportunities for the development of road infrastructure management in Mexico and in the Latin-American region.

Last but not least, a big "Muchas gracias" has to be given to the Mexican organizers of the seminar for the excellent preparation and for sure to all session chairs, speakers and participants in the discussion as well as to the exhibitors and all other contributors in the fore- and background.