Save the Date! CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 Exhibitor Meeting Set for This August

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1/27/2025

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 is fast approaching, and AEM is committed to ensuring exhibiting companies will be prepared and well-informed about North America’s largest construction trade show before it returns to Las Vegas in March of next year. 

There’s no better way for exhibitors to learn how to make the most out of their experience, connect with like-minded trade show professionals, and hear about tactics designed to help them build relationships within the industries they serve than by attending the CONEXPO-CON/AGG Exhibitor Meetingset for Aug. 19-21, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago. 

Registration will open in April. 

We want to ensure exhibitors not only meet their show objectives, but also secure the greatest possible return on their investment in CONEXPO-CON/AGG,” said Dana Wuesthoff, vice president of exhibitions and exhibitions data and CONEXPO-CON/AGG show director. “This meeting affords AEM a uniquely valuable opportunity to educate and prepare exhibiting companies for a one-of-a-kind show experience.” 

Exhibiting at CONEXPO-CON/AGG and want to learn more? Visit the For Exhibitors Page and sign up for Show Alerts 

The featured keynote speaker for this year’s event is Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes, president, of mdg, A Freeman Company. With 18 years of event marketing experience, Hardcastle blends focus and discipline with innovative thinking and creativity to craft unique solutions for agency clients. Her presentation will focus on the evolving expectations of event audiences.  

Other topics covered during the Exhibitor Meeting include:  

  • A beginner's guide to CONEXPO-CON/AGG
  • Increasing booth traffic
  • Maximizing exhibitor ROI
  • Budgeting basics
  • The exhibit marketing process
  • Maximizing public relations tactics 

…and much, much more.  

In addition, AEM’s own Mary Bukovic, Jason Bolz, Tia Hagen, Sara Stromski, Melissa Line, Peter Kaufmann, Pedro Martin, and Sandra Mason will serve as featured speakers at this year’s Exhibitor Meeting.  

More information will be made available in the coming weeks.

For more information, contact AEM’s Exhibitor Success Team at 866-236-0442 or email exhibitors@aem.org. 

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