CONEXPO‑CON/AGG 2026: Where the Present and Future of Construction Take Center Stage

By Dana Wuesthoff, Show Director, CONEXPO-CON/AGG  -- We’re less than 24 hours away from the event the construction industry has waited three long years for: CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026!  Plans are in place. Preparations have been made. North America’s largest construction trade show opens tomorrow in Las Vegas, and I can’t help but express my excitement and appreciation for all the work that went into bringing this one-of-a-kind exhibition to life.  It’s no secret as to why CONEXPO-CON/AGG is such a widely anticipated industry event. Our talented and dedicated show team, AEM members, and show exhibitors have spent the last 36 months working to ensure the show is the place where major innovations and trends related to construction are announced and showcased.   I’m proud to say the result of all their efforts is a truly special edition of CONEXPO-CON/AGG, and one where present and future of construction will be on full display. Whether it’s details on the latest innovations and technology, the anticipated impact of artificial intelligence, the ever-evolving storylines associated with workforce development and sustainability, or timely and relevant information on a variety of other industry topics, the chances are great you will see, hear, and learn about it this week in Las Vegas.  When I think about what CONEXPO-CON/AGG has become in recent years, and what it is today, the first thing to come to mind is the show’s massive size and scale. Two thousand exhibitors are here to promo...