ConExpo-Con/Agg returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center March 3-7, serving as the central meeting place for hands-on equipment demonstrations, presentations, education and workforce-driven connections.
Held once every three years, ConExpo-Con/Agg brings together aggregate producers, equipment manufacturers and industry leaders from around the world to explore the technologies, training and partnerships shaping the future of the industry.
With more than 2.9 million sq. ft. of exhibit space, ConExpo-Con/Agg is the largest construction show in North America, featuring more than 2,000 exhibitors and 150 education sessions. The show offers producers an all-in-one environment to see equipment in action, gain practical insight and connect with peers across every sector of the industry.
New to the show
New this year, ConExpo-Con/Agg is introducing the Ground Breakers Stage as a thought leadership platform dedicated to technologies, business models and people redefining the future of construction. Running March 3-6, the stage will feature leaders from across construction, mining, transportation and technology discussing real-world innovation already shaping today’s jobsites.
“The Ground Breakers Stage was created to elevate the conversations shaping the next era of construction,” says Dana Wuesthoff, ConExpo-Con/Agg show director. “These sessions go beyond concepts and focus on how innovation is being applied right now to solve real challenges across the industry.”
Ground Breakers Stage: March 3
According to show organizers, Day 1 of the Ground Breakers Stage sets the tone for the week with a focus on how autonomy and AI are being designed, deployed and led with people at the center. In addition to a John Deere keynote presentation March 3 at 11 a.m., several other companies will take the stage.
The programming opens with a practical look at connectivity as the foundation for intelligent jobsites. Geotab kicks off the afternoon March 3 at 1 p.m. with “End-to-End Connectivity for Construction: On Highway, Off Highway, One Solution, One Platform.” The company will demonstrate how unified data platforms are enabling smarter decision-making across mixed fleets and environments.
Building on that foundation, leaders from Luck Stone and Epiroc USA will explore how autonomous drilling and remote operations are improving safety, productivity and workforce engagement in mining and quarry environments. “Designing Autonomy Around People: The Future of Remote Mining and Quarry Operations” will be held March 3 at 2 p.m.
Day 1 concludes with a leadership-focused session featuring Command Alkon, which will examine how executive teams can integrate AI into business operations while maintaining trust, transparency and long-term value. “Leading in the Age of AI” will begin March 3 at 3 p.m.
“Autonomy and AI are only transformative if they strengthen the people behind the work,” Wuesthoff says. “Day 1 highlights how technology is being implemented thoughtfully, with safety, decision-making and workforce impact at the center.”
Ground Breakers Stage: March 4
Following a day focused on human-centered autonomy and leadership, the conversation March 4 shifts to how robotics and digital services – plus training – are reshaping productivity at scale.
In addition to the Autodesk keynote presentation at 10 a.m. and the Caterpillar keynote at 1 p.m., show organizers say the day’s lineup features several innovators.
The day begins with a focus on robotics as an operational accelerator. Gravis Robotics will showcase how robotic intelligence and coordinated machine fleets are driving efficiency gains while reducing operational risk. “The Next Era of Earthmoving: How Robotic Intelligence is Transforming Construction Productivity” will be held at 11 a.m.
From there, the conversation expands from machines to systems. Leaders from Mack Trucks and Volvo Group North America will discuss how connected services and digital platforms are expanding the value contractors receive beyond the equipment itself. “Beyond the Truck: Differentiating with Services & Solutions” begins at 2 p.m.
Wednesday’s programming concludes with ForgeFX Simulations, highlighting the role of immersive training technologies in accelerating workforce readiness. “From Iron to Impact: How VR Simulation Is Transforming Heavy Equipment Training” will be held at 3 p.m.
“What we’re seeing is a shift from standalone equipment to fully integrated solutions,” Wuesthoff says. “Day 2 of the Ground Breakers Stage shows how robotics, services and training are coming together to improve productivity across the entire jobsite ecosystem.”
Ground Breakers Stage: March 5
The stage’s sessions March 5 focus on connectivity as an operational necessity, addressing how contractors are overcoming fragmented systems and aligning technology across the jobsite.
In addition to the AWS keynote presentation at 10 a.m., several companies will take the Ground Breakers Stage.
A featured discussion with Procore and industry contractors will examine how connected systems are helping firms streamline operations, improve collaboration and scale automation in practical ways. “Iron, Data and Dust: The Real Future of Automation and the Workforce” will be held at 11 a.m.
Building on these practical insights, a global technology trends panel will explore emerging innovations influencing construction worldwide – including robotics, cybersecurity, drones and AI, offering insight into what technologies are gaining traction now and what’s next. “The Global Technology Trends Shaping the Construction Industry” panel will be held at 2 p.m.
“Connected jobsites are no longer a future concept,” Wuesthoff says. “They are becoming the standard. These conversations help contractors understand how data and technology can be adopted in ways that support both productivity and the workforce.”
