Serving the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries, World of Concrete is an annual international event that normally takes place every January or February at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The next World of Concrete Las Vegas is rescheduled to take place June 8 - 10, 2021.
Drawing record numbers year after year, the 2021 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 World of Concrete 2021
Cement Production Pavilion. Location: North Hall
New products, machinery, equipment and supplies.
The world's leading manufacturers.
In-depth training and certifications.
Special events, demos, forums and competitions.
And a show floor packed with qualified industry-related attendees that are ready to make purchasing decisions on the latest equipment, products, and technologies available.
Exhibits Hall: June 8 - 10, 2021
Education: June 7 - 10, 2021
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 2021 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 2021 show floor.
For Registration questions, call 866-860-1983 or 224-563-3146 (M-F 9am - 5pm CDT) or email [email protected]
At World of Concrete 2020 you will learn the latest technology, technical applications, and strategies for more efficient operations and trends that leads to increased profits. Choose from over 170 seminars, hands-on training, interactive workshops, certification programs and targeted industry training sessions.
Program Days/Hours:
Monday, Feb. 3 - 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 4 - Friday, Feb. 7 | 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Target Audience: Field personnel
Program Days/Hours:
Monday, Feb. 3 - 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 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 7 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Target Audience: Business owners, supervisors and project leaders
Continuing Education - Earn certificates through seminars and exams.
Program Days/Hours:
Monday, Feb. 3 - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 4 - Thursday, Feb. 6
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Interactive Workshops
Get hands-on training with specialty topics in intensive leadership, training and technical workshops—choose them based on your role and goals.
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 space 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)
Do you know...
Concrete is the single most widely used material in the world.
...Las Vegas Convention Center project involved an extensive process of pouring 600,000 square feet of concrete flooring in the main exhibit hall in the new West Hall expansion.
The 2021 World of Concrete exhibits is scheduled at the following locations
2021 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
Robotics LIVE! will showcase technologies that are changing construction sites. Ranging from machines that automate common tasks on construction sites, (with limited human interaction), to the use of additive manufacturing techniques. On display will be computer-aided-design (CAD) software or 3-D object scanners that direct machine operations.
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
The Cement Production Pavilion will feature equipment and support services used in cement processing: kilns, separators, mills, dryers, silos, bagging, automation & instrumentation.
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
Stucco LIVE! will continue to showcase best practices for flashing, lathing, and cement plaster applications for residential and commercial installations. Interact with instructors, product experts and designers to learn the most current trends in stucco applications.
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: Central Hall
Showcasing the latest tools for decorative concrete professionals. Hardeners, sealants, coatings, waterproofing, colorants and a bunch of other surface protection products.
Location: Central Hall
The latest in earthmoving equipment, trucks, loaders, backhoes, aerial platforms, mini-excavators, cranes, forklifts and other transport solutions.
Location: West Hall
Zero Emission Live! will highlight technology, such as zero-emission equipment and tools, that are designed for indoor applications specific to the concrete and masonry construction industries in addition to equipment powered with electrification technology that reduce emissions on job sites.
Location: West Hall
Outdoor Events & Exhibits (Silver 1, 2 & 3, front of LVCC) : See exciting championships, skills challenges, creative demos, and events you won’t want to miss!
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.
See apprentices compete in the national finals of MCAA's Masonry Skills Challenge.
Watch top mason tenders competing for the fastest setup time.
Mason/tender teams show off their speed and craftsmanship in MCAA's Fastest Trowel on the Block competition.
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.
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: TBA
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: Silver 1, 2 & 3, front of LVCC
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 Central / Diamond Lot, front of West Hall)
Disclaimer
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The use of Segway and Segway-type units are prohibited on the show floor unless the Segway is identified with an ADA placard.
Please notify World of Concrete if you require special assistance at 972-536-6370 or email request to [email protected]
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