As CONEXPO-CON/ AGG 2026 nears, the construction industry’s premier event celebrates its rich lineage—117 years in the making and North America’s platform for construction innovation.
From its beginnings in 1909, when the original Road Show in Columbus, Ohio hosted 40 equipment manufacturers in a 40,000squarefoot space, to today’s 2.9-million squarefoot, 2,000 exhibitor event, CONEXPOCON/AGG’s evolution embodies the exponential growth of the construction industry.
Held every three years, CONEXPO- CON/AGG features the latest equipment, products, services and technologies for the construction industry, as well as industry education. CONEXPO-CON/ AGG is owned in partnership with the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), the National Stone Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and managed by AEM.
Record-Breaking Scale & Reach
From 1996 to 2023, the number of exhibitors rose from 800 to 2,056; exhibit space grew from 1 million to 2.83 million square feet; and the number of attendees jumped from 84,000 to 139,110. The 139,000 visitors that CONEXPO attracted in 2023 included 24,000 international attendees from 133 countries. Exhibitors represented 36 nations.
Forging the Future—CONEXPOCON/ AGG 2026
Set for March 3 through March 7, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Las Vegas Festival Grounds, the next edition continues the tradition 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;
- a new “Ground Breakers” stage; and
- new workshops, including Small Business, EmpowerHER and Shop Talks and Walks.
“A century of progress is reflected in CONEXPOCON/AGG’s scale, scope and spirit,” said Dana Wuesthoff, CONEXPO-CON/ AGG ‘s show director. “This event continues to elevate the equipment manufacturing industry— amplifying innovation, insight and influence.”
About the Association of Equipment Manufacturers
AEM is the North Americabased 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. The equipment manufacturing industry in the United States supports 2.3 million jobs and contributes roughly $316 billion to the economy every year.
For more information on CONEXPO-CON/AGG, visit www.conexpoconagg.com
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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.
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 CONEXPOCON/AGG banner in Los Vegas, transitioning to a triennial frequency.
2005 > AEM assumes sole responsibility for managing the show; in 2018, it secures operation rights through 2040.
