Exhibitors: Get Recognized at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

Open to all CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 exhibitors in good standing.  

Applicants should be able to explain their innovative product or service that meets one or more of the following characteristics. 

• Addresses a common industry need in a unique and innovative way 

• Benefits the industry across multiple applications for industry wide adoption 

• Positively impacts the safety, sustainability, and workforce of the industry 

The application must describe the entrant’s existing product or service available to the construction industry. Ideas or concepts are not eligible. 

A $295 application fee is required with submission. 

Applications will be judged based on the following criteria: 

• Innovation – addresses an industry need in a unique and innovative way  
• Application – designed to benefit the industry across multiple applications  
• Engineering – rooted in sound logic and engineering principals  
• Scalability – well positioned for growth and industry wide adoption  
• Impact – positively impacts industry issues including but not limited to safety, sustainability, and workforce. 

The submission should be clear and concise, presented in a creative format, and submitted via the online platform.  
Grammar, spelling, and completeness of the application will be a factor in judging.  

The online application portal will open on August 19, 2025. Submissions will be due on December 1, 2025. 

Applications may be saved within the portal and edited before they are submitted.

There is a $295 application fee per submission. Invoices will be sent after submission and will be due within 10 days of the invoice date. Applications failing to meet the payment deadline will not be considered.

Absolutely. As long as it’s publicly available during the show dates, it’s eligible. If you’re keeping it under wraps until the show, just note that in your application—we’ll coordinate the finalist announcement accordingly. Judges will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and keep all information confidential.

Yes, if your company has multiple products, then multiple products can be submitted in one or both categories. Different products from your company can be finalists in each category. Each product would only be selected as a finalist in one category.

Yes, but keep in mind: it would only be selected as a finalist in one category. If you submit the same product in both Equipment and Technology, it will only be chosen for one category.

A panel of industry leaders, media partners, and experts from key associations including:

• ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors)
• AEMP (Association of Equipment Management Professionals)
• NAPA (National Asphalt Pavement Association)
• NRMCA (National Ready Mix Concrete Association)
• NSSGA (National Stone Sand and Gravel Association)

You’ll need to describe your product in 500 words or less. You can also upload up to five attachments—images, videos, PDFs, or any file type—to help tell your story. These are optional but highly encouraged!