Contractors Encouraged to Imagine What’s Next at CONEXPO 2017

CONEXPO-CON/AGG will be held March 7- 11, 2017 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, spotlighting the latest technologies, products and best practices for the construction and construction material industries

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG is the international gathering place every three years for the construction industries, showcasing the latest equipment, products, services and technologies.

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 will represent an immense unveiling of all the newest equipment, technology and product breakthroughs in construction. From earthshaking big iron to groundbreaking innovations, it’s all assembled in one place to help you work smarter.

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 will feature:

  • 2,400 exhibitors, including 700 new exhibitors, showcasing new products and technologies from for every major construction industry including asphalt, aggregates, concrete, earthmoving, lifting, mining, utilities and more.
  • Over 125,000 attendees that range from contractors, to dealers & distributors, to service providers, engineers, producers, municipalities and more.
  • A comprehensive education program during the five-day exposition with sessions emphasizing industry issues and trends, management and applied technology.

Register early for CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2017 to save with new Badge-Packs for added value and convenience, access to the new Tech Experience and the best hotel rates and availability. Save 40% by registering by January 13. Register online at www.conexpoconagg.com and www.ifpe.com.

New Badge-Pack Adds Value and Convenience

The show Badge-Pack includes a free multi-day Las Vegas monorail pass and deluxe coach bus transportation between most official hotel partners and the shows, as well as discounts at Las Vegas bars and restaurants. The shows are the first to partner with the Las Vegas Monorail Co. to offer the pass.

The Badge-Pack covers admission to both exhibitions, with a combined seven different lots and halls already spanning more than 2,500,000 net sq. ft. of exhibit space – a record breaker, with 2,500+ exhibitors expected and nearly 700 new exhibitors already signed up.

Attendees will also have access to the new 75,000+ sq.-ft. Tech Experience, which will showcase the ideas and technologies that will transform the future of construction to enhance safety, productivity and profitability.

Streamlined Layout

The 2017 show will feature a streamlined show layout to help attendees more easily comparison shop for the products and services they need for their businesses. The reconfigured layout is designed to create better synergy between outdoor and indoor space product areas and make it easier for attendees to navigate the show.

“CONEXPO-CON/AGG is guided by volunteer industry leaders and we want to most effectively connect the exhibitors and attendees and deliver a quality show experience. These improvements will help us achieve that goal,” says Rich Goldsbury, 2017 CONEXPO-CON/AGG chair and president of Bobcat Company and Doosan.

As part of the new layout:

The Gold Lot includes an expanded Gold Hall and now extends to Las Vegas Boulevard, using the site of the demolished Riviera Hotel

A new Bronze lot (with Bronze Hall) has been added south of South Hall, extending the length of the building

Both lots will feature Registration areas as well as registration in the Westgate Convention Center (formerly Las Vegas Hilton) adjacent to North Hall

Show management cited increased demand for exhibit space as a major factor in the show floor redesign to make optimum use of available space.

“Demand has been stronger than ever, especially for indoor space, and we worked with the Las Vegas Convention Center to explore all options,” says Show Director Sara Truesdale Mooney. "We are confident this show footprint will enhance ROI for all stakeholders."

Get Faster Connections

For added convenience, pre-registered attendees can pick up their Badge-Packs at 10 Las Vegas hotels and the Las Vegas McCarran International Airport. The shows have also added a third full-service registration area onsite for speed and convenience. Registration areas will be located at the Las Vegas Convention Center Gold Lot and Bronze Lot and Westgate Hotel adjacent to the North Hall.

Attendees will find a more efficient show layout to connect with exhibitors, plus additional food outlets and comfort zones (seating areas and charging stations).

A mobile app (coming this fall) will continuously sync to the shows’ online planner. Attendees can stay connected with show updates to maximize their time and stay organized with a personalized schedule of exhibitor and education details plus interactive 3D maps.

New Tech Experience

From solar-powered roadways, to data visualization and interactivity, to the first-ever 3D printed excavator, drones, robotics and intelligence advancements, the first ever Tech Experience is a 75,000 square foot immersive, future-forward showcase that allows you to see what’s possible tomorrow, today.

“We’ve designed this as an engaging experience that will bring to life the trends and solutions that are developing now and emerging in the next several years for the jobsite, workforce and infrastructure,” Mooney says.

What’s Next: Infrastructure will feature innovations that will revitalize the structures and systems of society’s framework. 

Advanced Materials: Get hands-on with the scientists who are pushing the boundaries of centuries old-materials — making infrastructure more sustainable, user friendly and safe.

Modern Mobility: Explore how legacy transportation systems can get the TLC they need, as well as new technologies coming forward to meet our changing living patterns, with innovations in speed, flexibility, and community.

Mobility Influences: Trends Shaping the Need for Change

Mobility Inspiration: Putting Out the Call for Smarter Systems

Mobility Innovation: Concepts Coming to Life

Infrastructure Vision 2050: Meet the new faces of innovation who rose to the Infrastructure Vision challenge with mind-bending creativity and risk taking.

According to Mooney, the Tech Experience will also feature a Tech Talks educational forum and spotlight the Infrastructure Vision 2050 initiative of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).

Be sure to visit Asphalt Contractor Magazine during the show. We’re located in the North Hall, Booth: N11727

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