MILWAUKEE (July 23, 2025) –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 unmatched platform for construction innovation.
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‑ft, 2,000 exhibitor event, CONEXPO‑CON/AGG’s evolution embodies the exponential growth of the construction industry.
Milestones in a Storied Past
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1909 – The inaugural Road Show, Columbus, Ohio, spotlighted machinery soon dubbed “hazardous equipment” over 40,000 sq ft.
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1928 – Detroit hosted the Combined Biennial Show, later known as the Concrete & Aggregates Show.
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1963 – The Columbus Road Show rebranded to the Construction Equipment Exposition & Road Show.
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1969 – “ConExpo” emerges as the new moniker for the event.
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1996 – ConExpo and Con/Agg formally unite under the CONEXPO‑CON/AGG banner in Las Vegas, transitioning to a triennial frequency.
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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 million to 2.83 million sq ft; 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:
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2.9 million square feet of indoor and outdoor displays
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150 educational sessions spanning technology, sustainability, and industry best practices
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New Ground Breakers Stage
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New Workshops: Small Business, EmpowerHER, Shop Talks and Walks
“A century of progress is reflected in CONEXPO‑CON/AGG’s scale, scope and spirit,” said Dana Wuesthoff, CONEXPO-CON/AGG Show Director. “This event continues to elevate the equipment manufacturing industry—amplifying innovation, insight and influence.”
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 roughly $316 billion to the economy every year.
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