SOURCE: Equipment World | November 28, 2025
2026 will offer a heavy-hitting lineup of trade shows and conferences tailored for construction contractors, dealers, distributors, public-sector employees and other industry professionals. These events offer opportunities to get hands-on with the latest heavy equipment, gain insights into emerging technologies and network with peers and industry experts from across the globe.
Construction business owners continue to face numerous headwinds – price uncertainty, persistent high interest rates and a skilled worker shortage are just a few of the challenges.
But navigating a tough business climate is a little easier when you take time to invest in yourself and your business.
One of the most effective ways to do that is by stepping away from the daily grind to attend a construction expo or education conference.
While taking a few days away from the office and jobsites might seem costly at first, it can pay back tenfold. These events offer hands-on access to the latest heavy equipment and technology, candid conversations with technical experts, valuable insights from peers, new opportunities with potential partners, and the ability to reconnect with your existing network. Plus, they can double as a team-building experience or a reward trip for top-performing employees.
Looking ahead, 2026 brings the return of ConExpo-Con/Agg, the largest heavy equipment expo in North America. Set for March 3-7 in Las Vegas, the triennial show is expected to attract nearly 140,000 construction industry professionals and 2,000 exhibitors to the Las Vegas Convention Center and Festival Grounds.
If you’re ready to start planning, check out our curated list of the top construction trade shows, training events and conferences happening in 2026 below.
World of Concrete
World of Concrete is the annual international tradeshow dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries. Indoor and outdoor exhibits showcase products and technologies from leading manufacturers and suppliers, demonstrations and competitions allow attendees to get hands-on, and industry experts cover the latest technology, applications and business strategies for every skill level.
- Education: January 19 – 22, 2026
- Exhibits: January 20 – 22, 2026
- Location: Las Vegas Convention Center | Las Vegas, NV
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) Annual Convention
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association and its state associations represent all segments of the ready mixed concrete industry.
- Dates: February 27 – March 2, 2026
- Location: Las Vegas, NV
- •CONEXPO-CON/AGG
- CONEXPO-CON/AGG, North America’s largest construction equipment trade show, showcases the latest technologies and innovations in equipment, products and services for the construction, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete industries. Over 2,000 exhibitors are represented with products in asphalt, aggregates, concrete, earthmoving, hauling, lifting, trucking, underground construction and more. More than 190 education sessions, panel discussions and workshops will be offered.
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