Inside the Results: What the 2026 Show Report Reveals About the Future of CONEXPO-CON/AGG

When most people think about CONEXPO-CON/AGG, they think big. Big equipment. Big crowds. Big business opportunities.

And they're right.

In 2026, CONEXPO-CON/AGG brought together more than 140,000 registered attendees and exhibitors, 2,000+ exhibiting companies, and over 3 million square feet of exhibit space, reinforcing its position as North America's largest construction trade show.

But the size of the show only tells part of the story.

That's why we created the 2026 Show Report & Results: to provide a deeper look at the people, programs, and experiences that made the show successful and to help current and prospective exhibitors understand the full value of participating in CONEXPO-CON/AGG.

More Than an Exhibit Floor

Exhibiting at CONEXPO-CON/AGG is about more than putting equipment in front of buyers.

The show serves as a gathering place for the entire construction industry, bringing together decision-makers, contractors, business owners, fleet managers, distributors, technology leaders, and industry influencers in one place. The 2026 report highlights how attendees engaged with the show through exhibit halls, networking opportunities, educational programming, keynote presentations, workshops, and industry discussions.

For exhibitors, those interactions create opportunities to build brand awareness, establish thought leadership, strengthen customer relationships, and generate new business connections that extend well beyond the week of the show.

A Bigger Stage for Learning and Leadership

Education played a significant role in the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 experience, with more than 160 educational opportunities and 8,500+ participants attending sessions designed to help construction professionals stay ahead of industry trends.

As part of the show's overall content strategy, learning was offered in a variety of formats including breakout sessions, workshops, live podcast recordings, and the debut of the Ground Breakers Stage.

The Ground Breakers Stage introduced a dynamic new platform for industry conversations, featuring recognized voices such as Mike Rowe alongside leading construction professionals. Several exhibiting companies sponsored stage programming, creating opportunities to share thought leadership, showcase expertise, and connect with attendees beyond the booth.

Recorded sessions from the Ground Breakers Stage continue to attract audiences, with more than 8,000 on-demand views, giving attendees and exhibitors ongoing access to the insights shared at the event.

By pairing world-class education with hands-on exhibits, CONEXPO-CON/AGG creates an environment where learning naturally leads to discovery, giving attendees more reasons to explore the show floor and engage with exhibiting companies.

Measuring Success Through Attendee and Exhibitor Feedback

The report also captures what attendees and exhibitors had to say about their experience.

Attendee satisfaction remained exceptionally strong, with 98% rating the value of CONEXPO-CON/AGG as good to excellent. Exhibitor satisfaction reached its highest score on record, while 92% of exhibitors indicated they plan to exhibit again in 2029.

Those results reflect more than attendance numbers. They demonstrate the continued value exhibitors find in connecting with a highly qualified audience and participating in an event that remains one of the industry's most important business and networking platforms.

Looking Ahead to 2029

Whether you exhibited in 2026 or are considering participating for the first time in 2029, the 2026 Show Report & Results offers valuable insight into what makes CONEXPO-CON/AGG unique.

Inside, you'll find attendee demographics, engagement data, education highlights, exhibitor and attendee satisfaction results, examples of industry innovation, and a closer look at how the show continues to evolve to meet the needs of the construction industry.

As planning for 2029 gets underway, we hope this report helps exhibitors better understand the scale, reach, and opportunities available at North America's largest construction show and start thinking about how they can maximize their presence at the next event.

Explore the 2026 Show Report & Resultsand start planning your success story for 2029.