Autodesk leaders to spotlight innovation and sustainability at North America’s largest construction trade show
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Nov. 20, 2025) – CONEXPO-CON/AGG, the largest construction trade show in North America, today announced the show’s new Ground Breakers Stage will feature industry’s top innovators and visionaries, with Autodesk Chief Sustainability Officer Joe Speicher and Global Vice President, Product Management and Engineering - Construction, Lalith Subramanian joining as two of the featured keynote speakers for the influential week.
“Sustainability isn’t a trend or a buzzword – it’s a global force driving the future of construction,” said Joe Speicher, chief sustainability officer at Autodesk. “Autodesk is committed to helping the industry reduce its environmental impact while improving efficiency and resilience. The Ground Breakers Stage is the perfect platform to share how technology can empower builders to deliver smarter, more sustainable projects at scale.”
Speicher and Subramanian will take to the Ground Breakers Stage on Wednesday, March 4 at 10 a.m., sharing insights on the innovation, technological advances, and sustainable practices shaping the future of construction.
“The addition of Autodesk to our standout Ground Breakers Stage lineup underscores our commitment to showcasing the innovations shaping the future of construction,” said Dana Wuesthoff, show director at CONEXPO-CON/AGG. “We’re thrilled to have Autodesk join the stage to share how its technology is driving smarter, safer and more efficient jobsites.”
Every three years, nearly 140,000 construction leaders gather in Las Vegas to discuss innovation, technological advances, challenges and opportunities impacting the more than $2 trillion U.S. construction industry.
Keynotes and presentations on the Ground Breakers Stage, presented by Sherwin-Williams, will be features of the show, occurring in Las Vegas March 3 – March 7, 2026, complementing robust educational programming and more than 2,000 exhibitors across the 2.9 million sq. ft. of exhibit space. Autodesk joins AWS and John Deere as newly announced keynote speakers of the Ground Breakers Stage, with others ranging from the leaders of Fortune 100 companies to successful entrepreneurs, with more announcements to be shared in the coming months.
About CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Held every three years, CONEXPO-CON/AGG is the must-attend event for construction industry professionals. The show features 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 next CONEXPO-CON/AGG will be held March 3-7, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information on CONEXPO-CON/AGG, visit https://www.conexpoconagg.com.
About the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)
AEM is 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. The equipment manufacturing industry in the United States supports 2.3 million jobs and contributes $316 billion to the economy every year.
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