CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 Tips and Tricks

Registering early will save you time and money and you can take advantage of the best hotel and travel rates available.

CONEXPO-CON/AGG badges are not mailed in advance of the show. Once you arrive in Vegas, save yourself some time and pick up your badge at the airport or one of the selected hotels before arriving at the show. If that's not possible, don't worry there will be four locations at the show grounds where you can pickup your badge, but expect a long line.

Here are locations to pick up your badge when you arrive in Las Vegas - this includes Harry Reid International Airport, several hotels, and four locations at the show grounds.
Note: Lost or misplaced CONEXPO badges will be charged the original amount paid.

The CONEXPO-CON/AGG & IFPE will be a 2.7 million square feet of exhibit space. A massive event with more innovations and more hands-on demos. Before arriving in Las Vegas, identify your goals for the show. Create a plan for each day with a list of exhibitors and products you are interested in and all of the booths you want to visit. Put them in order of priority: Must Stop, Should Stop, Want To Stop. (see Step 5 below). Face-to-face time with most exhibitors may be limited, so plan ahead and have a list of questions ready when you enter their booth.

The month of March in Las Vegas is usually mild, dry and sunny. A great CONEXPO-CON/AGG strategy is to visit outside exhibitors in the morning and then make your rounds on the inside booths in the afternoon, when the outside temperature rises.

CONEXPO-CON/AGG is five gruelling days of the latest technologies and innovations in equipment, products and services for the construction industries. This will be one of biggest events you will ever attend in your lifetime. There will be a lot to do and see. The days will be long with lots of networking opportunities. Get plenty of rest before arriving in Las Vegas. Do not arrive worn down.

While on the show floor, remember to drink plenty of water and schedule breaks now and then to recharge. Also remember to use the many hand sanitizer stations across the show floor.

Business casual and dressing comfortably with comfortable shoes is key to an enjoyable CONEXPO-CON/AGG. Grab a light jacket as you head to the show. Besides getting a bit cold on the show floor, March in Las Vegas still gets nippy in the evenings. Also remember to Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!

Bring your most comfortable shoes - CONEXPO-CON/AGG is North America's largest construction trade show, spreading over 2,700,000 square feet of exhibit space at the Las Vegas Convention Center alone. You will easily find yourself doing at least 30,000 steps a day visiting booths and climbing into equipment. Plan to arrive in Las Vegas with the most comfortable walking shoes you can get (not new ones or heels). Comfortable shoes will give you a chance to see most of what the show has to offer.

Create and use the CONEXPO-CON/AGG free My Show Planner
My Show Planner is a planning and logistics easy-to-use tool that will create a pleasurable show experience for any attendee. Simple create a free account, browse through the directory and based on your interests, recommendations will be made for you. Add the exhibitors you want to see to Your Show Planner or let the Planner recommend which exhibitors to visit, and which products to see. It's good to have everything you need at your finger tips. Create a Free My Show Planner account

Everyone who's anyone in the construction, aggregates and ready mixed concrete industries will be in Vegas for CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026. Plan ahead and allow extra time for everything. Expect long lines and thick crowds both indoors and outdoors at CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE. Also be prepared for long cab lines or rental car check-in lines.

There is something for everyone at CONEXPO-CON/AGG. Don’t get hung up on just visiting only your manufacturers. The show attracts people involved in all segments of the construction, aggregates and ready mixed concrete industries, including contractors, materials producers, and government and institutional sector officials, making this a great opportunity to network with others.

Many companies host social hours, pre-show or post-show functions, or other events that give them face-to-face time with prospective clients. Explore and try to meet the makers of products that are new to you. A great place to network this year is at the new Community Zone at the Festival Lot. Top names in your industry are going to be hanging out in the Community Zone giving friendly, informal talks. Exchange business cards as you network, so that you can keep in touch after the show. Remember CONEXPO-CON/AGG only happens once every three years, so make the most of it.

Like any veteran visitor will tell you, no one comes to Vegas to spend time in their hotel room. Las Vegas is a premier hospitality destination with tons of things to do and see. Take a walk along the Strip, see a show or simply pig-out at a buffet. One or two of those is vital to having a positive show experience. Just remember, What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas.

With that said, also try and get some sleep whenever you can. You'll need it.

The 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG will offer complimentary shuttle bus service between the Las Vegas Convention Center(LVCC) and all official CONEXPO-CON/AGG & IFPE 2026 hotels during official show days (with exception to hotels located within walking distance of the convention center).