16 can’t-miss construction industry trade shows and conferences happening in 2025
Discover new equipment, technology, and networking opportunities to get ahead of the curve
Trade shows are an excellent way for construction professionals to learn about new innovations and grow their businesses by experiencing the latest in equipment and technology and networking with peers. If you're a construction professional, there are many great industry events for you in 2025, and each one provides a variety of opportunities for learning. Trade show floors, conferences, casual get-togethers, education sessions — all are valuable opportunities to expand your knowledge base and your business. Here is a look at 16 big construction industry events coming up in 2025.
CES 2025
January 7-10 | Las Vegas Convention Center/ARIA/The Venetian | Las Vegas, Nevada
Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), CES covers every aspect of the tech sector, and aims to connect innovators, decision makers, media, influencers, visionaries, and potential customers across the entire technology and electronics ecosystem. In recent years, this has come to include the construction industry. A keynote speaker for CES 2025 will be Martin Lundstedt, president and CEO of Volvo Group. At the trade show, attendees can interact with new technologies firsthand, gaining a deeper understanding of their features and potential applications, in addition to experiencing forward-thinking visions of the future of construction.
AED Summit
January 15-17 | The Hyatt Regency Orlando | Orlando, Florida
https://aednet.org/events/2025-aed-summit
The 2025 AED Summit brings together over 900 leading companies from the agricultural and construction industry, offering unmatched opportunities to connect, learn, and lead. Attendees will get inspired by keynote speakers, can choose from over 40 educational sessions and connect with more than 200 exhibitors showcasing the latest in industry innovations and services for equipment distribution businesses. Don't miss your chance to network with peers, gain fresh insights, and be a part of advancing the equipment distribution industry for the future.
World of Concrete
January 21-23 | Las Vegas Convention Center | Las Vegas, Nevada
https://www.worldofconcrete.com
World of Concrete has been serving the global concrete and masonry construction industries for over 50 years, connecting and educating buyers and sellers. This event provides the concrete community with the connections, intelligence, and opportunities that help make better informed business decisions. In 2025, exhibitors will be on hand with the latest equipment and technology to give contractors the solutions and support they need to grow within the concrete sector. Workshops, education sessions, and more all combine to give contractors plenty of opportunity to learn how they can be more successful.
The ARA Show
January 30-February 1 | Las Vegas Convention Center | Las Vegas, Nevada
Rental business owners, managers, and their teams come to The ARA Show to find new products to keep them competitive, generate ideas to improve their operations, and make connections with suppliers. As the world's largest equipment and event rental industry trade show, The ARA Show 2025 in Las Vegas will be a can't miss event for those looking to discover top-quality innovations and their true profit potential.
Many equipment manufacturers take advantage of The ARA Show to introduce new and updated products, so it's an excellent opportunity to get a look at the latest innovations in construction.
Canadian Concrete Expo
February 12-13 | The International Centre | Mississauga, Ontario
https://canadianconcreteexpo.com/
Canadian concrete professionals who want to connect with the industry close to home will find the Canadian Concrete Expo (CCE) a solid opportunity to build contacts and learn the latest in concrete construction in Canada. CCE is the ideal environment for concrete professionals to source new suppliers, connect with industry contacts, learn from education sessions, get hands on the latest equipment, and take advantage of exclusive show offers.
NTEA Work Truck Week
March 4-7 | Indiana Convention Center | Indianapolis, Indiana
https://www.worktruckweek.com/
For 25 years, the people who design, build, use, and maintain work trucks and equipment have gathered every March to see the industry's latest products and technology, learn from one another, and discuss how to improve the future. New for 2025, gain insights and connect with others at the NTEA's inaugural Commercial Vehicle Data Exchange & Reception. Whether you're looking for new vehicle data sources, want to understand how to leverage your own data, or want to collaborate with others prepared to move the industry forward, visit the NTEA Work Truck Week for a first-of-its-kind opportunity to turn numbers into data, data into information, and information into actionable insight.
Demolition New Orleans
March 5-8 | New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | New Orleans, Louisiana
https://www.demolitionassociation.com/Education-Events/Demolition-New-Orleans-2025
The National Demolition Association's annual conference for 2025, Demolition New Orleans, will feature the latest innovations and technology solutions from the industry's best resources. Attendees can visit the Expo Hall for one-stop access to a full range of products and service offerings that can help add efficiencies, capture new opportunities, and increase profits. At the Live DEMOlition Event, participants will have the opportunity to test the latest and greatest equipment in the demolition industry. This unique, hands-on experience lets participants meet with leaders providing innovative solutions that are pushing demolition forward.
World of Asphalt / AGG1
March 25-27 | America's Center Convention Complex | St. Louis, Missouri
https://www.worldofasphalt.com
World of Asphalt features in-depth industry-focused educational programming and comprehensive exhibits that showcase the latest technologies and innovations in asphalt-related equipment, products, and services. The World of Asphalt Show & Conference is co-located with NSSGA's AGG1 Academy & Expo, providing an enhanced show experience for attendees by offering additional exhibits and education opportunities.
World of Asphalt is geared toward asphalt, highway/street, pavement maintenance, and traffic safety industry professionals. Over 15,000 visitors come from across the United States and worldwide.
Expo Grands Travaux
March 26-27 | Espace Saint-Hyacinthe | Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec
One of Eastern Canada's largest heavy equipment trade shows is back for another exciting edition. Featuring major industry OEMs, dealers, and tons of big iron, this event will showcase the current progress being made in the region's most prominent areas of infrastructure, roadbuilding, heavy construction, snow removal, farming and small forestry, landscaping, and much more.
The 2025 show will include a "Future of the Industry" day on Saturday. It will invite visitors of all ages to come and explore the Expo as a way to welcome the next generation of tradespeople to the industry. On this day Expo Grands Travaux will highlight the importance of introducing the education and recruitment opportunities that exist within each sector of the industry to younger generations before they begin their career search.
No-Dig
March 30-April 3 | Colorado Convention Center | Denver, Colorado
Hosted by the North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT), No-Dig is the largest trenchless technology conference in the world, bringing together professionals to share new, more efficient techniques for underground construction. More than 200 attending companies take part in the trade show, and more than 2,000 professionals attend every year. Central to the event are three days of sessions that educate visitors on the latest innovations in trenchless construction. The trade show floor is also open for three days, ensuring attendees have plenty of opportunities to connect with OEMs.
bauma
April 7-13 | Trade Fair Center Messe München | Munich, Germany
https://bauma.de/en/trade-fair/
bauma is a meeting point for the global construction machinery, building materials, and mining machine industries. bauma 2025 will focus on the digital construction site, alternative drives, and tomorrow's construction methods.
A total of 3,227 exhibitors from 60 countries presented their innovations at bauma 2022, and the show was attended by 495,132 visitors from over 200 countries.
The Alberta Equipment Expo
April 25-26 | Edmonton Expo Centre | Edmonton, Alberta
https://www.albertaequipmentexpo.ca/
The Alberta Equipment Expo is brand-new Canadian trade show that will debut in Edmonton in 2025. From state-of-the-art machinery to sustainable forestry practices, from cutting-edge road construction techniques to the latest advancements in infrastructure maintenance, join thousands of fellow industry professionals and see what lies ahead in your sector. This industry-focused event will showcase the current progress being made in the region's most prominent sectors: forestry equipment for harvesting, processing, and manufacturing activities; roadbuilding and infrastructure development, facilitating transportation and connectivity; and heavy construction, from building highways and bridges to constructing pipelines and industrial facilities.
CIM Connect Convention & Expo
May 4-7 | Montreal Convention Centre | Montreal, Quebec
CIM Connect is the new name for the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum's annual convention and expo, taking place in Montreal in 2025. This is a meeting place for the mining industry to discuss trends, cutting-edge technology, and the evolution of mineral extraction. The 2025 theme is "Minerals, Innovation and the Energy Transition", reflecting the industry's evolving focus from the extraction process (mining) to the economic value of the product (minerals). This shift emphasizes the importance of circularity, which goes beyond traditional mining by considering the recovery of materials that have already been extracted, such as tailings and other secondary sources. The 2024 event in Vancouver was a success with over 7,100 participants.
Canada North Resources Expo
May 23-24 | CN Centre | Prince George, British Columbia
Canada North Resources Expo takes place at the CN Centre in Prince George, B.C. The 2025 show will be the sixth edition of this key event focused on major resource sectors vital to Northern Canada's economy, including forestry and heavy construction. Filling four acres of exhibit space, Canada North Resources Expo features all the equipment needed to get big jobs done. Hundreds of industry leaders from the following sectors will be in attendance: forestry, mining, screening/crushing/recycling, trucking and transportation, contractor/construction, and many others.
The Utility Expo
October 7-9 | Kentucky Exposition Center | Louisville, Kentucky
https://www.theutilityexpo.com/
The utility industry is transforming. Legislation, sustainable approaches, new regulations, and new innovations have opened up a world of possibilities for utility professionals' businesses in North America. At The Utility Expo you'll learn about new products and technology, new approaches to work, better ways to understand shifting lead times and pricing, and market trends. Networking, peer-to-peer education, and more opportunities are available. With more than 21,000 attendees and 1.5 million square feet of exhibits, The Utility Expo is the gathering place for the utility industry.
Trimble Dimensions
November date TBD | The Venetian | Las Vegas, Nevada
https://www.trimble.com/en/our-company/events/dimensions/overview
Dimensions is Trimble's user conference and takes place yearly, drawing professionals from construction, mining, infrastructure, municipal operations, and more for introductions and updates in the field of construction software and technology. Dimensions includes a full slate of presentations and seminars on software and service that crosses over all of Trimble's industry areas.
A big draw is Trimble's off-site area where its products are fitted on construction equipment of all kinds, and where users can see those tools in operation. Plus, Trimble uses the event to launch many of its newest and most innovative products, and attendees get the first opportunity to experience those new introductions.
Company info
16 N. Franklin Street, Suite 203
Doylestown, PA
US, 18901-3536
Website:
demolitionassociation.com
6737 W. Washington Street, Suite 2400
Milwaukee, WI
US, 53214-5647
Website:
worldofasphalt.com
Phone number:
414-298-4138
