Serving the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries, World of Concrete is an annual international event that takes place every January or February at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The World of Concrete Las Vegas will take place February 4 - 7, 2020.
Drawing record numbers year after year, the 2020 World of Concrete, sometimes referred to as the Concrete Convention Las Vegas will feature a week of exciting new products, cutting-edge technologies, the latest equipment, exciting spectator events and competitions, and more than 150 educational sessions including luncheons, interactive workshops and industry hands-on training.
World of Concrete 2019 attracted over 58,000 registered professionals and hosted more than 1,564 leading-industry suppliers across more than 746,000 net square feet of exhibit space at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
What to expect:
At WOC 2020 Las Vegas, expect a show floor packed with qualified industry-related attendees that are ready to make purchasing decisions on the latest equipment, products, and technologies available.
| Tuesday, Feb 4 | 9:30 am - 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday, Feb 5 | 9:30 am - 5:00 pm |
| Thursday, Feb 6 | 9:30 am - 5:00 pm |
| Friday, Feb 7 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Exhibits Hall: February 4 - 7, 2020
Seminars: February 3 - 7, 2020
| Date | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Feb. 2 | North Hall | 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Sun, Feb. 2 | South Hall | 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Mon, Feb. 3 - Thurs, Feb. 6 | North Hall | 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Monday, Feb. 3 - Thurs, Feb. 6 | South Hall | 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Mon, Feb. 3 - Thurs, Feb. 6 | Grand Concourse | 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Fri, Feb. 7 | North Hall | 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Fri, Feb. 7 | South Hall | 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| WOC Entry | Online | On-Site |
|---|---|---|
| Exhibits-Only | $95 | $105 |
| Exhibits-Only Spouse | $95 | $105 |
| Shuttle Bus (If NOT booking hotel through WOC Housing) |
$45 |
| Education Pricing | |
|---|---|
| WOC 3-Hour Seminars | $190 |
| WOC 90-Minute Seminars | $145 |
| WOC 4-Hour Certification Seminars | $245 |
| Monday, Feb. 3 (Pre-Show Education All Day) | |
|---|---|
| 3-Hour Seminars: | 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| 4-Hour Certification Seminars: | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| 90-Minute Seminars: | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.; 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Feb. 4 - Thursday, Feb. 6 | |
| 3-Hour Seminars: | 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| 4-Hour Certification Seminars: | 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.; 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| 90-Minute Seminars: | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.; 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Friday, Feb. 7 | |
| 3-Hour Seminars: | 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| 90-Minute Seminars: | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
World of Concrete 2019 featured more than 1,500 companies (including 259 brand new companies) and spanned more than 776,800 net square feet of exhibit space with indoor and outdoor exhibits at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Considering the size of World of Concrete, understanding how to work the 2020 World of Concrete exhibit floor and how to get from point A to B efficiently is important. Follow these steps for some time saving and money saving tips and tricks
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700,000+ net square feet of exhibit space with indoor and outdoor exhibits covering every aspect of the industry.
1,500 leading suppliers bringing the latest solutions for doing business in today's world. You will test innovative products, learn about new technologies and talk to the experts.
150,000 net square feet of Outdoor Action where you can get your hands on the newest machinery, watch demos and see your colleagues compete for championship titles.
180+ hands-on training sessions, interactive workshops, certifications, association + industry trainings and targeted seminars. More options than ever to help you run a profitable concrete or masonry operation.
60,000+ concrete and masonry professionals. An opportunity to reconnect and build new relationships with industry peers.
The Bronze Lot Exhibits and Events. An opportunity for operators to experience machines firsthand. Watch industry-leading suppliers, must-see innovations, action-packed competitions and unique events, located right next to the South Hall. (see details below)
2020 World of Concrete Floor Map
This area showcases everything needed for producing concrete masonry including block, segmental retaining wall units, veneer, slabs, pavers and more:
Admixtures
Equipment & Supplies
Pigments
Location: North Hall
Reinforcement bending, cutting, straightening, fabricating machinery:
Reinforced positioners & locators
Epoxy-coated, steel, glass fiber, galvanized bar
All types of reinforcement accessories
Location: North Hall
Precast products, technologies and equipment including coring machines, pipe unloaders, precast forms, above/below ground precast, concrete pipe, molds, curing systems, prefabricated bridge systems, and more
Location: North Hall
Batch plants, concrete mixing equipment, admixtures, mobile batch plants and everything for concrete production you can think of
Location: North Hall
Features the latest technology for concrete companies, including estimating tools, design software, drone software, business solutions and more
Location: North Hall
Find all things masonry, from Scaffolding, mastclimbing, grout pumps, mortar mixes, masonry tools, anything and everything for the masonry trade
Location: Central Hall
The latest in earthmoving equipment, trucks, loaders, backhoes, aerial platforms, mini-excavators, cranes, forklifts and other transport solutions.
Location: Central Hall
Housing a display of a whole range of scarifying, grinding and sawing equipment, surface preparation equipment, dust collection systems, sealants, joint fillers and more
Location: South Hall
Showcasing the latest tools for decorative concrete professionals. Hardeners, sealants, coatings, waterproofing, colorants and a bunch of other surface protection products.
Location: South Hall
See masonry professionals compete in the year's most exciting competitions of skill at the Bronze Lot events. This is one event you won't want to miss.
MCAA Masonry Skills Challenge
See apprentices compete in the national finals of MCAA's Masonry Skills Challenge.
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
9:00 - 12:00 PM / PST
SPEC MIX Toughest Tender® Challenge
Watch top mason tenders competing for the fastest setup time.
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
10:45 - 11:30 AM / PST
MCAA Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition
Mason/tender teams show off their speed and craftsmanship in MCAA's Fastest Trowel on the Block competition.
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
11:30 - 12:00 PM / PST
2020 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® World Championship
Known as the Super Bowl of Masonry, the world's best bricklayers go trowel-to-trowel in the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® World Championship. - over $120,000 in cash and prizes.
Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Time: 12:00 - 3:00 PM / PST
Mahindra Roxor Mission Ready Challenge
This heavy-duty small off-road utility vehicle will feature in this years' WOC competition. Mahindra Roxor Mission Ready Challenge will challenge contestants to complete common construction tasks that will include driving this on-off road vehicle on a short track that will include a stop at demonstration point at which a simple construction task will take place.
Dates: Tuesday, February 4 – Thursday, February 6, 2020
Time: During show hours
The John Deere Operator Challenge
Get in the driver's seat and test your speed and accuracy on a 4WD loader, skid steer, backhoe or excavator. Prizes are awarded daily to the top operator for each machine.
Western Star Trucks Get Tough Challenge
This competition puts drivers behind the wheel to see who's the best Class 8 severe duty truck operator. Contestants demonstrate their skills at frequent tasks on construction sites and are scored on a 50-point scale, including backing into park stations, parallel parking, backing along an S-curve, performing a three-point turn and driving over a ramp made of granular fill. All entrants receive Western Star prizes.
Location: Bronze Lot - on the south end of South Hall
Featuring industry-leading exhibiting suppliers, live demos, heavy equipment, decorative concrete products, Decorative Concrete LIVE!, WOC Official Licensed Merchandise, and more.
Location: Silver Lots 1 & 2, front of LVCC / Silver Lot 3, front of South Hall
During normal show hours, persons 17 years old and under will be admitted only with parental supervision. However children 17 years of age and under will NOT be admitted into seminar meeting rooms. THIS RULE IS STRICTLY ENFORCED.
Persons 18 years old and over must register and pay in order to receive a badge.
For World of Concrete 2020 attendee badges will not be mailed. Attendees are expected to bring emailed registration confirmation letter to onsite registration counters to have their badge printed. You will need a government-issued photo identification (driver's license or passport). There is no charge for address or session changes when all badge credentials are returned at the time of change. All replacement badges will incur a $95 replacement fee.
The use of Segway and Segway-type units are prohibited on the World of Concrete 2020 show floor.
For Registration questions, call 866-860-1983 or 224-563-3146 (M-F 9am - 5pm CDT) or email Registration@WorldofConcrete.com
World of Concrete 2020 will offer complimentary shuttle bus service to and from the Las Vegas Convention Center and official World of Concrete hotels, when your hotel is booked through World of Concrete housing, powered by onPeak. If not booking your hotel through onPeak, Non-refundable shuttle bus passes are available for purchase at the registration lobby in North and South Halls at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Monday - Friday for $45 per person.
Note: All attendees will be able to ride the shuttles, without credentials, to the LVCC from all official hotels to purchase a bus pass.
For questions regarding shuttle service or to arrange for a special-needs shuttle, please call 877-589-2671. Accessible equipment is available during scheduled shuttle hours. Please request service at least 20 minutes in advance of desired pick-up time.
The World of Concrete Shuttle is available Monday - Friday. Below are the schedules:
| Monday 2/3 | 6:30am - 6:00pm, Every 25-30 Mins |
| Tue. 2/4 - Thur. 2/6 | 6:30am - 10:30am & 3:00pm - 6:00pm, Every 15-20 Mins |
| Friday 2/7 | 6:30am - 2:00pm, Every 25-30 Mins |
| Mon. 2/3 - Thur. 2/6 | 6:30am, 7:30am, 8:30am & 4:30pm, 5:30pm |
| Friday 2/7 | 6:30am, 7:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm, 1:30pm |
A courtesy drop off will be provided at the South Hall between 6:30 am - 10:30 am. All boarding will take place at the North / Central Bus Loading Area.
The World of Concrete 2020 Complementary Hotel Shuttles route numbers and pick up locations are listed below.
| Route# | Hotel | Boarding Location |
|---|---|---|
| Route 4 | Aria Las Vegas | Tour Bus Lobby |
| Route 3 | Bally's Hotel and Casino | Flamingo Road Entrance |
| Route 3 | Bellagio | Tour Bus Area |
| Route 5 | Caesars Palace | Colosseum Bus Entrance |
| Route 3 | Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas | Tour Bus Area |
| Route Walk | Courtyard Las Vegas Convention Center | Walk to LVCC |
| Route 3 | The Cromwell | At Bally's, Flamingo Road Entrance |
| Route 8 | Embassy Suites Conv. Ctr | Front Entrance |
| Route 6 | Encore @ Wynn | At Wynn, South Gate Entrance |
| Route 1 | Excalibur | At Luxor, North Bus Plaza |
| Route 3 | Flamingo Las Vegas | At Bally's, Flamingo Road Entrance |
| Route 9 | Golden Nugget | Carson Tower Entrance |
| Route 6 | Harrah's Las Vegas | Bus Departure Area |
| Route 7 | Hilton Grand Vacations on the Strip | Front Entrance, Outer Drive |
| Route Walk | Las Vegas Marriott Suites | Walk to LVCC |
| Route 6 | The LINQ Hotel | At Harrah's, Bus Departure Area |
| Route 1 | Luxor | North Bus Plaza |
| Route 2 | MGM Grand | Parking Garage Bus Area |
| Route 5 | Mirage Hotel Casino | Tour Bus Area |
| Route 1 | New York-New York | Front Entrance |
| Route 5 | Nobu | At Caesars, Colosseum Bus Entrance |
| Route 3 | Paris Las Vegas | At Bally's, Flamingo Road Entrance |
| Route 2 | Park MGM | Tour Bus Area |
| Route 2 | Planet Hollywood | Tour Bus Area |
| Route Walk | Renaissance | Walk to LVCC |
| Route Walk | Residence Inn Conv. Ctr | Walk to LVCC |
| Route 7 | Sahara Las Vegas | Main Entrance on Vegas Strip |
| Route 2 | Signature @ MGM Grand | MGM Grand Parking Garage Bus Area |
| Route Walk | Springhill Suites CC | Walk to LVCC |
| Route 5 | Treasure Island | Tour Bus Area |
| Route 1 | Tropicana Las Vegas | North Tour Lobby |
| Route 6 | Trump International | Curbside on Fashion Show Drive |
| Route 4 | Vdara Hotel and Spa | At Aria, Tour Bus Area |
| Route 4 | Waldorf Astoria | At Aria, Tour Bus Area |
| Route Walk | Westgate Las Vegas Resort | Walk to LVCC |
| Route 6 | Wynn Las Vegas | South Gate Entrance |
**Walk = Hotels within walking distance of World of Concrete 2020
World of Concrete offers a FREE continuous Golf Cart Service between the North & South Halls at the Las Vegas Convention Center
Tuesday 2/4 - Thursday 2/6 - From 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 2/7 - From 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Direct Service to McCarran Airport from the Las Vegas Convention Center
Thursday 2/6 - From 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Every 30 Minutes
Friday 2/7 - From 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Every 30 Minutes
For hotel shuttle informalon or ADA transportation, please call 1-877-589-2671
World of Concrete offers a FREE continuous shuttle to/from South Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center
Tuesday 2/4 - Thursday 2/6 - From 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday 2/7 - From 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Las Vegas Monorail is offering World of Concrete 2020 attendees and exhibitors exclusive discounts.
Disclaimer
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