September 26, 2024 – CONEXPO-CON/AGG, the premier construction trade show in North America, was awarded the prestigious title of Largest Trade Show among the Top 100 Trade Shows at the Trade Show Executive Gold 100 Grand Awards. The event, held recently in Santa Barbara, California, underscores the show’s unparalleled success and its significant impact on the trade show and construction industry.
“Winning this award is a testament to the dedication and innovation of everyone involved in CONEXPO-CON/AGG,” said AEM Senior Vice President of Exhibitions and Marketing Nicole Hallada. “This recognition highlights our commitment to advancing the construction industry and providing a platform for groundbreaking technologies and ideas.”
CONEXPO-CON/AGG also took home the “Slam Dunk Award: Best New Idea of 2023”, for the Quarry Crusher, the official custom beer brewed for and served exclusively at the show.
“Receiving these awards is an incredible honor and a reflection of our industry’s strength and innovation,” said CONEXPO-CON/AGG Show Director Dana Wuesthoff. “It highlights CONEXPO-CON/AGG’s role in bringing together the best minds and technologies in construction.”
Record-Breaking Success in 2023
The 2023 edition of CONEXPO-CON/AGG, held from March 14-18 in Las Vegas, shattered previous records and set new benchmarks for the industry. The event drew over 139,000 construction and fluid power professionals from 133 countries, making it the largest trade show in North America.
Key highlights from the 2023 show include:
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3+ million net square feet of exhibits (10.5% larger than 2020)
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139,000+ registered attendees (6% increase over 2020)
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2,400+ exhibitors from 36 countries, including 603 new-to-the-show exhibitors
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24,000+ international registered attendees from 133 countries
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91,000+ education tickets purchased
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600+ global media from 33 countries
Looking Ahead to 2026
Building on the momentum of 2023, the next CONEXPO-CON/AGG is scheduled to take place March 3-7, 2026, in Las Vegas. For more information, visit CONEXPO-CON/AGG.
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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