CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 attracted more than 140,000 construction professionals from 128 countries to Las Vegas, Nevada, where attendees gathered to buy equipment, conduct business, and explore the latest innovations shaping the future of the industry.
Held March 3-7, 2026, the show brought together contractors, manufacturers, technology leaders, and workforce advocates to showcase new equipment, emerging technologies, and solutions designed to help the construction sector build more efficiently, safely, and sustainably while maintaining strong industry momentum.
Spanning more than 3 million square feet of exhibit space, CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 featured over 2,000 exhibitors showcasing the latest equipment, technology, and services across every major construction sector.
“CONEXPO-CON/AGG is where the construction industry comes to see what’s next,” said Dana Wuesthoff, Show Director, CONEXPO-CON/AGG. “This week demonstrated the resilience and ingenuity of our industry. From advanced machinery to digital tools that help crews work safer and smarter, the innovations unveiled here will shape job sites for years to come.”
Manufacturers unveiled technologies and equipment designed to define the next generation of construction job sites. For instance, Komatsu highlighted advancements in intelligent machine control and automation, including its PC220LCi-12 intelligent excavator, which uses integrated sensors and 3D design data to help operators excavate to grade with greater precision and reduce rework. Komatsu also introduced the HM460-6 46-ton articulated truck, the largest in its lineup.
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| Beard Equipment Co - AL |
| Tractor & Equipment |
| Beard Equipment Co - AL |
| Tractor & Equipment |
LiuGong showcased a range of advanced machines including the 870 HE loader, 952F excavator, and 924 FE electric excavator, underscoring the industry’s growing investment in electrification and lower-emissions equipment.
Technology innovators across the show floor demonstrated how digital solutions are transforming construction workflows. Topcon Positioning Systems 3D-MC Edge is a new feature within the 3D-MC environment engineered to focus directly on a machine’s cutting edge for enhanced accuracy and responsiveness. Samsara showcased connected operations technology that enables contractors to monitor equipment utilization, safety, and fleet performance across job sites. Meanwhile, Doka demonstrated advanced formwork and digital job site solutions designed to improve efficiency and safety on complex infrastructure and building projects.
Bobcat showcased innovations focused on the future of compact construction, highlighting advances in AI, electrification, autonomy, and connectivity, including its Bobcat Jobsite Companion, an AI-enabled system designed to help operators work more efficiently with real-time machine insights and job site guidance.
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| Linder Industrial Machinery |
| Linder Industrial Machinery |
Innovation across the industry was further recognized through the Next Level Awards, which honor breakthrough technologies transforming how construction projects are built and managed. The awards spotlight equipment and technology innovations that improve productivity, sustainability, and job site safety.
After three days of voting, show attendees selected Husco’s GenSteer as the CONEXPO-CON/AGG Contractors’ Choice for best equipment.
Steer-by-wire (SbW) is a foundational technology for enabling advanced control and automation in mobile machines. Husco’s GenSteer system represents a breakthrough in fail-functional SbW, delivering redundancy without replication through its architecture. GenSteer uses smart system integration rather than complex duplication of hardware and software. The company said it’s the world’s first SbW system with safety that you can generate yourself, setting a new benchmark for safety, cost, reliability, performance, and control for the next generation of wheeled off-highway equipment.
Attendees selected Gravis Robotics’ Gravis Rack as the CONEXPO-CON/AGG Contractors’ Choice for best technology.
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| SITECH Mid-South |
| SITECH South |
| SITECH Tri-Rivers |
| SITECH Mid-South |
| SITECH South |
| SITECH Tri-Rivers |
The Gravis Rack transforms conventional earthmoving machines into intelligent robots by adding 3D sensing, cameras, and onboard compute across a wide range of equipment brands and sizes. In the cab, the system acts as a copilot — providing real-time cut/fill visibility, analytics, augmented-reality guidance, and people-detection — so operators can work faster, safely, and with greater confidence. The same platform also enables autonomous excavation tasks such as trenching, bulk excavation, and truck loading, allowing operators to command and monitor one or more machines through a single portable tablet interface.
“CONEXPO-CON/AGG highlights the innovation pipeline that keeps construction moving forward,” said Eric Sauvage, President and CEO of LBX Company and CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 Show Chair. “The technologies introduced this week are not concepts. They are real-world solutions contractors can adopt now to build faster, safer, and more sustainably.”
The Ground Breakers Stage served as a hub for forward-looking conversations, drawing strong attendance for sessions on artificial intelligence, workforce development, infrastructure investment, sustainability, and the evolving role of data across construction operations. Industry leaders and technology experts explored how digital transformation, manufacturing advancements, and collaborative partnerships are reshaping the sector and helping companies navigate changing market dynamics.
The Ground Breakers Stage sessions are now available to stream on demand at conexpoconagg.com.
| Your local Bomag Americas dealer |
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| Linder Industrial Machinery |
| Linder Industrial Machinery |
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 reinforced construction’s role as a driver of economic development, supporting infrastructure modernization, energy expansion, manufacturing growth, and resilient communities. The show created opportunities for contractors and manufacturers to connect directly, exchange ideas, and accelerate adoption of technologies that improve project outcomes.
“The value of coming here is almost impossible to quantify,” said Justin Herle of Datloff Bros. Construction. “You meet vendors, learn how others are solving problems, and discover new ways of doing things that you can take back to your business.”
In addition to exhibits, attendees participated in 150 comprehensive education sessions, live demonstrations, and peer-to-peer discussions designed to deliver actionable insights for businesses of every size. From hands-on equipment insights to forward-looking discussions on artificial intelligence, sustainability, and workforce innovation, CONEXPO-CON/AGG provided learning opportunities for every role and career stage.
New weekend workshops for 2026 brought together hundreds of women in construction, small business owners, and maintenance professionals for peer-driven learning. The expanded lineup helped industry professionals connect with others who understand their daily challenges and opportunities.
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| Ring Power Corporation |
| Ring Power Corporation |
CONEXPO-CON/AGG, North America’s largest construction trade show, will return March 13-17, 2029, in Las Vegas.
