Tradeshows
Attending industry-specific tradeshows and expos is essential for A&D sales teams and leaders to network, and stay updated on market trends.
Here are notable events scheduled for 2025 and 2026.
Healthcare Design
DATE: October 25-28, 2025
LOCATION: Kansas City, Missouri
Focuses on the design and construction of healthcare facilities, offering educational sessions and an expo.
Greenbuild
DATE: November 4-7 2025
LOCATION: Los Angeles, Nevada
World’s largest conference dedicated to green building, featuring educational sessions, workshops, and a large expo hall.
BDNY
DATE: November 9-10 2025
LOCATION: New York, New York
World’s largest conference dedicated to green building, featuring educational sessions, workshops, and a large expo hall.
2026 Show Schedule
World of Concrete
DATE: Jan. 19-22
LOCATION: Las Vegas, Nevada
The largest event for masonry and concrete professionals in the world will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Covered topics range from 3D products to drones and robotics.
International Roofing Expo
DATE: Jan. 20-22
LOCATION: Las Vegas, Nevada
The largest roofing and exteriors event in North America, the conference boasts interactive, live demos and a specialized education pathway designed specifically for Spanish-speaking roofing professionals. It will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center concurrently with World of Concrete.
Construction Safety and Health Conference
DATE: Jan. 21-23
LOCATION: Glendale, Arizona
Hosted by the Associated General Contractors of America, the Construction Safety and Health Conference is an event for safety professionals and consultants with events dedicated to unraveling complex regulations and navigating the use of cutting-edge technology.
The International Surface Event
DATE: Jan. 26-29
LOCATION: Las Vegas, Nevada
This conference for flooring and tile professionals features educational sessions, networking opportunities and speakers. The event will feature over 650 exhibitors in its expo hall, along with 80 specialized education sessions on emerging trends and innovations.
SafetyFocus
DATE: Feb. 9-13
LOCATION: Virtual
SafetyFocus, the American Society of Safety Professionals’ second-largest education event, will be conducted entirely online via Zoom in 2026. It offers a chance to step back from day-to-day responsibilities and dive deep into key safety topics to “Level up your safety game.”
KBIS
DATE: February 17-19, 2026
LOCATION: Orlando, Florida
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) is North America’s largest and most prestigious trade show dedicated to kitchen and bath design. This immersive event brings together 650 exhibitors showcasing the latest products, trends, and technologies in nearly 500,000 square feet of exhibit space.
BUILD 26, AWCI’s Convention + Expo
DATE: March 15-18
LOCATION: New Orleans, Louisiana
The annual convention from the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry will feature discussions about products, services and solutions relevant to the construction of walls and ceilings. The expo hall will feature booths displaying products from drywall, ceilings, acoustics, lath, metal framing, plaster, EIFS, insulation and software suppliers.
New York Build Expo
DATE: March 18-19
LOCATION: New York, New York
The largest conference on construction and design in the New York City area will feature more than 550 exhibitors in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Officially supported by New York State, the New York Build Expo is free to attend.
Associated Builders and Contractors Convention
DATE: March 18-20
LOCATION: Salt Lake City, Utah
ABC’s national convention in Salt Lake City will feature the Construction Management Competition and National Craft Championship, while also providing industry insight sessions.
Construction Institute & Construction Research
DATE: March 18-21
LOCATION: San Antonio, Texas
The Construction Institute & Construction Research Congress Joint Conference, run by the American Society of Civil Engineers, focuses on research in construction. This year’s iteration, hosted by Texas A&M and The University of Texas at San Antonio, will co-locate with the ASCE Architectural Engineering Institute’s AEI | IRD Conference, which focuses on infrastructure construction that can withstand and operate after natural disasters and other hazards, to promote information exchange.
The Associated General Contractors of America Convention
DATE: March 24-26
LOCATION: Orlando, Florida
The AGC of America’s annual conference will move this year to Orlando, Florida. It will feature educational panels, award ceremonies and more than 30 educational sessions.
Coverings
DATE: March 30-April 2, 2026
LOCATION: Las Vegas, Nevada
The largest international tile and stone exhibition in North America, showcasing the latest trends and products.
International Mass Timber Conference
DATE: March 31-April 2
LOCATION: Portland, Oregon
The conference, which is celebrating its 10th year in action in Portland, Oregon, boasts the largest gathering of cross-laminated timber professionals in the world. The event focuses on construction and manufacturing, as well as design and development, with over 200 exhibitors.
World of Modular
DATE: April 20-23
LOCATION: Las Vegas, Nevada
Attendees of the Modular Builder Institute’s annual conference and trade show will have the opportunity to connect directly with MBI staff and network with modular builders and professionals from around the world. This year, the event is extending its expo hall hours by 60%.
Advancing Preconstruction Conference
DATE: May 2026
LOCATION: TBD
This conference is for professionals who want to improve the design phase of their projects, particularly regarding cost and scheduling. Last year, the conference featured 12 interactive workshops on topics ranging from mitigating risk to winning work.
HD Expo
DATE: May 5–7, 2026
LOCATION: Las Vegas, NV
Premier event for hospitality design professionals, featuring the latest products and services in the industry.
ENR FutureTech
DATE: May 4-6
LOCATION: San Francisco, California
Intended for business and IT leaders in the construction industry, FutureTech helps construction technology professionals stay on the cutting edge of their industry. Last year’s exhibits featured contech solutions designed to help builders from the planning through construction phases of a project.
ULI Spring Meeting
DATE: May 5-7
LOCATION: Nashville, Tennessee
The first of the Urban Land Institute’s two annual meetings incorporates networking opportunities and education sessions concerning the built environment, as well as tours of award-winning projects in the city.
ICFF
DATE: May 17–29, 2026
LOCATION: New York, NY
North America's leading platform for contemporary furniture, attracting designers, retailers, and manufacturers.
Building Innovation Conference
DATE: May 18-20, 2026
LOCATION: Tysons Corner, Virginia
The National Institute of Building Sciences event brings private industry contractors together with government officials and employees. The 2026 NIBS conference will feature 65 speakers and 25 educational sessions.
NeoCon
DATE: June 8–12, 2026
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
Major commercial design event showcasing furniture, fabrics, flooring, and technology for workplace, healthcare, hospitality, and retail environments.
American Institute of Architects National Conference
DATE: June 10-13, 2026
LOCATION: San Diego, California
Premier event for architects and design professionals, offering educational sessions, tours, and an extensive expo. The 2025 iteration featured more than 600 exhibiting companies along with thousands of architects, suppliers and AEC partners.
Groundbreaking Women in Construction Conference
DATE: June 14-16, 2026
LOCATION: San Diego, California
The GWIC conference is designed to help women network, gain industry knowledge and advance their careers in construction.
National Association of Women in Construction Annual Conference
DATE: Aug. 10-15, 2026
LOCATION: Reno, Nevada
The conference, which invites both women and men to attend, features multiple education tracks on leadership, career building and construction trends, along with networking events and jobsite tours.
Autodesk University Conference
DATE: Sept. 15-17, 2026
LOCATION: Las Vegas, Nevada
Autodesk University is for attendees from architecture, engineering and construction fields. Past sessions cover topics such as digital twins and AutoCAD.
Construction Management Association of America Annual Conference
DATE: Oct. 4-6, 2026
LOCATION: Denver, Colorado
This conference caters to construction managers and the owners who work with them, but breakout and networking sessions and seminars are aimed at other types of AEC leaders. 2025’s event is geared toward learning experiences that are valuable for recipients in a changing industry.
28th Annual LCI Congress
DATE: October 12-16, 2026
LOCATION: Atlanta, Georgia
LCI Congress, the conference presented by the Lean Construction Institute that will count its 28th occurrence next year, is a place for contractors and construction professionals to learn from each other about best practices and successes in lean construction.
Hexagon Live Global 2026
DATE + LOCATION: TBD
This tech conference is brought to attendees by Hexagon, which has applications for built world industries such as construction and mining, and promises to bring together tech experts from around the world on breakthroughs in AI, digital twins and robotics, where attendees can learn about the latest developments in those fields.
ASCE Convention
DATE + LOCATION: TBD
Attendees of the American Society of Civil Engineers annual conference will learn the latest insights about sustainability, resilience and climate adaptation among other topics.
Groundbreak
DATE + LOCATION: TBD
Groundbreak is construction tech giant Procore’s annual event. There, tech professionals can network and learn more about cutting-edge technology in the building industry.
SMACNA Annual Convention
DATE + LOCATION: TBD
The annual Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association convention will feature informational sessions and exhibits from some of the most prominent providers in the HVAC and sheet metal industry.
Greenbuild International Conference & Expo
DATE + LOCATION: TBD
Sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council, this show highlights leaders in sustainable construction and green building with exhibits and sessions centered on design, new technology, building systems and materials. The conference attracts green building professionals and exhibitors.
Design-Build Conference & Expo
DATE + LOCATION:
The self-proclaimed largest national gathering for the design-build market will provide networking and breakout sessions for attendees, along with exhibitors and sponsors. It also pitches itself as the only event centered exclusively on design-build.
Trimble Dimensions+
LOCATION: TBD
The conference will feature expert-led sessions to showcase new developments, and offers networking opportunities on the expo floor. The event has also featured the Construction Startup Competition’s pitch day, where contech startups compete for cash prizes.
IRMI Construction Risk Conference
LOCATION: TBD
The annual conference from the International Risk Management Institute has featured speakers on topics such as construction risk and insurance alongside practical tips for builders.
LightFair
LOCATION: TBD
Leading architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, featuring new products and educational sessions. Biennial event — the next show will be in 2027.
Note: Some events have dates and locations yet to be announced (TBD). It's advisable to check the respective organization's website for the most current information.