As CONEXPO‑CON/AGG 2026 nears—March 3-7, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada, the construction industry’s premier event celebrates its rich lineage, 117 years in the making, and North America’s unmatched platform for construction innovation.
Held every three years, CONEXPO-CON/AGG is the must-attend event for construction industry professionals, featuring the latest equipment, products, services, and technologies for the construction industry, as well as industry-leading education.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG is owned in partnership with NRMCA, NSSGA, and AEM and managed by AEM, the North America-based international trade group representing off-road equipment manufacturers and suppliers with more than 1,000 companies and more than 200 product lines in the agriculture- and construction-related industry sectors worldwide.
From humble beginnings in 1909, when the original Road Show in Columbus, Ohio, hosted 40 equipment manufacturers in a 40,000‑sq‑ft space, to today’s 2.9 million‑sq‑foot, 2,000 exhibitor event, CONEXPO‑CON/AGG’s evolution embodies the exponential growth of the construction industry.
Milestones in a Storied Past
- 1909 – The inaugural Road Show, Columbus, Ohio, spotlighted machinery soon dubbed “hazardous equipment” over 40,000 square feet.
- 1928 – Detroit hosted the Combined Biennial Show, later known as the Concrete & Aggregates Show (later known as CON-Agg).
- 1963 – The Columbus Road Show rebranded to the Construction Equipment Exposition & Road Show.
- 1969 – “ConExpo” emerges as the new moniker for the event.
- 1996 – ConExpo and Con/Agg formally unite under the CONEXPO‑CON/AGG banner in Las Vegas, transitioning to a triennial frequency.
- 2005 – AEM assumes sole responsibility for managing the show; in 2018, it secures operation rights through 2040.
Record-Breaking Scale & Reach
1996 vs. 2023: Exhibitors rose from 800 to 2,056; exhibit space ballooned from 1.0 million to 2.83 million square feet; attendees jumped from 84,000 to 139,110.
In 2023, CONEXPO attracted ~139,000 visitors—including 24,000 international attendees from 133 countries—with exhibitors representing 36 nations.
Forging the Future—CONEXPO‑CON/AGG 2026
Set for March 3–7, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Las Vegas Festival Grounds, the next edition continues the tradition of excellence with:
- 2,000 exhibitor brands;
- 2.9 million square feet of indoor and outdoor displays;
- 150 educational sessions spanning technology, sustainability, and industry best practices;
- New Ground Breakers stage;
- New Workshops: Small Business, EmpowerHER, & Shop Talks and Walks.
“A century of progress is reflected in CONEXPO‑CON/AGG’s scale, scope, and spirit,” explained Dana Wuesthoff, the Show Director of CONEXPO-CON/AGG. “This event continues to elevate the equipment manufacturing industry—amplifying innovation, insight, and influence.”
For more information on CONEXPO-CON/AGG, visit www.conexpoconagg.com.