For those who attend each year, the World of Concrete event is more than just another trade show. It's a check on the pulse of the industry. It's an opportunity to catch up with friends. It's a chance to see the latest equipment built specifically for concrete work.
World of Concrete (WOC) will return to the Las Vegas Convention Center January 20–22, 2026, with education beginning a day earlier on January 19. The event will utilize the North, Central, and South Halls for indoor exhibits and the Silver and Bronze Lots for outdoor exhibits and events.
Last year’s edition drew nearly 58,000 registered professionals and over 1,500 exhibitors to more than three-quarters of a million square feet of exhibit space, making WOC 2025 one of the most successful in the show’s history. For 2026, organizers are promising an even bigger stage for innovation, training, and connection — cementing its reputation as the must-attend global gathering for the trades that construct the world around us.
The 2026 show is set to deliver even more excitement, featuring thousands of industry-leading exhibitors spread across the Las Vegas Convention Center’s indoor and outdoor exhibit space. With new product reveals and world-class educational opportunities, WOC 2026 will be the go-to event for construction professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve and maximize opportunities available at this annual industry gathering.
Areas of Innovation
A look at the exciting exhibition areas. 
The Central Hall, from World of Concrete 2025Informa Markets
Central Hall:
- Material Handling: A showcase of the latest equipment for trucks, excavators, and concrete placement.
- World of Concrete General: Explore products, tools, and services for commercial construction and the concrete and masonry sectors.
- Work Truck LIVE!: Powered by Modern WorkTruck Solutions magazine
This area will help Contractors transform their Class 2 to Class 7 fleets into efficient job site tools by showcasing the trends in storage, truck beds, hitches, trailers, maintenance software, power sources, and accessories that increase safety and productivity.
The North Hall, from World of Concrete 2025Informa Markets
North Hall:
- The Producer Center: The Producer Center: Featuring a comprehensive marketplace of batching software materials, equipment, and plant equipment specifically designed for the ready-mixed concrete industry.
- Technology for Construction: The innovation showcase featuring the newest software, robotics, artificial intelligence products and estimating tools for the commercial construction industry from leading industry suppliers.
- Precast & Concrete Masonry: Everything you need for the precast and concrete masonry sectors, from blocks and pavers to production equipment.
- Cement Production Pavilion: Explore the leading players in cement manufacturing, plant automation, and support services. The South Hall, from World of Concrete 2025Informa Markets
South Hall:
- World of Masonry: The hub for masonry professionals, featuring the latest tools, products, and technologies.
- Concrete Repair & Demolition: Check out the newest equipment for surface preparation, grinding, scarifying, and cutting.
- Concrete Surfaces & Decorative: A comprehensive collection of products for surface protection, cleaning, coatings, and decorative concrete.
Outdoor Exhibits (Silver & Bronze Lots):
- A variety of live demos, heavy machinery showcases, and hands-on experiences with decorative concrete products.
The MCAA Masonry Skills Challenge, from World of Concrete 2025Informa Markets
Challenges & Competitions
World of Concrete isn’t just about exhibits. There are plenty of exciting events and competitions to attend throughout the show.
- SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 World Championship – January 21, 11:00 AM in the Bronze Lot. Watch the world’s best bricklayers compete for cash, prizes, and the title of “World’s Best Bricklayer.”
- Masonry Skills Challenge – January 21, 8:00 AM in the Bronze Lot. Watch apprentice bricklayers put their skills to the test in this high-stakes competition.
- Spec Mix Toughest Tender – January 21, 10:00 AM in the Bronze Lot. A race to see which mason tender can set up their team fastest in preparation for the BRICKLAYER 500 competition.Artificial rock sculpting LIVE, from World of Concrete 2025Informa Markets
- MCAA’s Fastest Trowel on The Block – January 21, 10:20 AM in the Bronze Lot. Watch mason competitors work against the clock to build the best 30-foot-long wall.
- Western Star Trucks Get Tough Challenge – Throughout show hours in the Bronze Lot. Truck drivers with a CDL can test their skills on a specialized course for a chance to win prizes.
- Decorative Concrete LIVE! – Located in the Silver Lot, this outdoor area showcases the latest products and innovations in decorative concrete, perfect for those looking to expand their business.
- The Decorative Concrete Experience
Location: South Hall, During Show Hours
Presented by the Decorative Concrete Council & Concrete Polishing Council|
Proudly Sponsored by ASCC, DCC & CPC
The DCC and CPC are teaming up again to bring you the Decorative Concrete Experience—an interactive, high-energy destination designed to inspire, educate, and connect decorative and polishing concrete professionals at every level.The SAIA Scaffold Builders Challenge from World of Concrete 2025Informa Markets - NEW! EPOXY LIVE! Step into the action at Epoxy Live!, an on-floor experience where design, performance, and craftsmanship come together in spectacular form. This immersive demonstration zone showcases the artistry and innovation of resinous-based flooring systems—from metallic epoxy and simulated terrazzo to broadcast quartz, flake, and specialty rubber flooring. Throughout the week, Epoxy Live! visitors will witness expert applicators recreate student design team submissions into themed environments that celebrate both aesthetic creativity and technical excellence.
- SAIA Scaffold Builders Challenge – Location: South Hall
Powered by Scaffold & Access Industry Association
The Scaffold & Access Industry Association is excited to present the one-of-a-kind event at WOC 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for your crew members to showcase their skills and compete with the best in the industry.
Attendees will maximize their time at World of Concrete with a lineup of interactive learning opportunities! Start your day with Breakfast with the Experts, where industry leaders answer the toughest questions in an intimate setting over a hot breakfast, with convenient 6:45 AM or 8:15 AM. Sessions hosted by Master Builders Solutions.
Continue your professional development with the luncheon and forums. On Tuesday, join us for cutting-edge concrete polishing techniques at the Concrete Polishing Luncheon & Forum; explore proper slab surface treatments at Wednesday's Quality in Concrete Slabs Luncheon, and discover how new building codes are revolutionizing 3D Construction Printing at Thursday's forward-looking 3D Construction Printing Luncheon & Forum.
An education session from World of Concrete 2025Informa Markets
Education
The 2026 World of Concrete Education Program offers 160+ sessions of solid, in-depth learning options for every concrete and masonry professional including concrete applications, business best practices, project management, and safety-relevant topics for every skill level from beginner to experienced and every level of responsibility. 40% brand new sessions each year!
- Choices of CEH-approved sessions include 90-Minute and 3-Hour Seminars, 1-Hour Fast Facts, and 4-Hour Review Certifications with Exams, as well as Interactive Workshops, and Hands-On Surveying Training. Breakfast with the Experts plus three open forum Luncheons are also offered.
- There are THREE Super Pass Packages to choose from that provide various learning combinations. Great Savings!
- The prestigious WOC Master Certificate can be acquired when completing 12 CEH (Continuing Education Hours). The Emerging Leader Master Certificate, requiring 9 CEH, is specifically designed to build strong leaders for the future success and growth of the concrete industry.
- Look for Spanish and Bilingual Seminars scheduled every day, Monday – Thursday.
Savings for Military and Schools are available within Group Education. Group leaders must submit an application to receive approval for special pricing. Contact: [email protected].
The education program is designed for professionals at all levels, from beginners to experts, and across all roles within the industry, from field workers to business owners.
WOC will also be using the WORDLY platform for select educational sessions that will provide instant written/audio translation services for attendees in over 60 languages.
Economic Forecast
In an era of unprecedented economic volatility, attendees will gain the strategic foresight they need at this exclusive Economic Forecast. This is a unique opportunity to hear from distinguished economists Ed Sullivan and Pierre Villere who will unveil critical market projections, emerging trends, and sector-specific insights that will reshape the concrete industry in the coming year.
Designing for Constructability
This brand new session, Engineering: Designing for Constructability session is for engineers, architects, designers, and other professionals involved in the design and construction of concrete structures.
This Thursday morning session (1/22/26) focuses on:
- Designing for constructability,
- Avoiding common pitfalls when designing slabs-on-ground,
- How to design fiber-reinforced slabs-on-ground.
Attendees will learn how to transform their project outcomes through this groundbreaking NEW workshop designed to revolutionize construction collaboration. Industry legends Kim Basham, Cary Kopczynski, Mike Hernandez, Bryan Birdwell, and Jeffrey Coleman unite to tackle the persistent communication challenges between design and construction teams that impact project success.
NEW! Engineering Focused Full-Day Package will be available to attendees giving the engineer not only a morning of a CEH-approved workshop on Designing in Constructability providing useable, practical information for current & future sites, but also following up that same afternoon with more approved hours addressing Bridging the Gap Between Contractor & Engineer which serves to facilitate the understanding, communication & cooperation between those creating and those implementing on jobsites and projects.
The WOC mobile app will be available for download in December 2025 on the WOC website.
