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Over 200 new exhibitors will be at the upcoming World of Concrete show in Las Vegas. In 2025, over 1,500 exhibitors participated in the annual trade show. The growth in exhibitors also promises a growth in new product innovations. The world’s largest concrete construction and masonry tradeshow for the last 50+ years, World of Concrete will also feature enhanced educational programming and networking opportunities. The show is set to take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Jan. 20-22, 2026.

World of Concrete will plans for the most comprehensive education program and learning experience in the event’s history, surpassing 150 sessions. Session topics will cover technical applications, best practices for business, project management and critical safety protocols for every skill level and industry role. World of Concrete is also bringing back several of the most popular technical seminar series, industry certifications with exams, interactive workshops, featured education sessions, redesigned surveying development and industry training courses.

Key Educational Highlights:

· Over 150 sessions of core, in-depth learning opportunities for every concrete and masonry professional.

· 60+ brand-new topics added to this year’s program, addressing current industry challenges and emerging trends.

· Bilingual Learning Environment, with Wordly available for certain education sessions, with captioning and translation capabilities allowing attendees to read live captions or listen to audio in dozens of languages using their own devices.

Exclusive New Educational Sessions include:

· Economic Forecast with Ed Sullivan and Pierre Villere, navigating economic volatility with strategic insights from distinguished economists revealing critical market projections and sector-specific intelligence.

· Engineering: Designing for Constructability, A comprehensive program for engineers, architects and designers focused on improving concrete construction efficiency through strategic design choices.

· Engineering: Bridging the Gap Between General Contractor & Engineer, a revolutionary workshop addressing collaboration challenges and improving construction productivity through enhanced communication.

· The Future is Bright and Blended: Ensuring the Performance of Concrete Mixtures, an industry panel provides a comprehensive overview of blended cements currently available for use in concrete, combining technical guidance with real-world applications. Attendees will gain insights into current cement types and specifications, practical approaches to trial batching and mixture optimization, and valuable lessons learned from large-scale construction projects. The program begins with updates on blended cement standards and specifications, followed by strategies for trial batching and performance optimization in ready-mixed concrete. Case studies from major construction projects highlight practical challenges, solutions, and proven applications in the field. Interactive polling will engage participants throughout the session, gauging audience knowledge and experience. The program concludes with a moderated panel discussion featuring all presenters, offering an opportunity for deeper dialogue and audience-driven Q&A.

· Women at Work: Tools, Allies & Strategies for Career Growth Strategies in Construction, an empowering session combining research and practical advice for career advancement, diversity and industry leadership.

· Robotic & High Tolerance Floors, a cutting-edge seminar addressing the growing robotic material handling industry and high-precision flooring specifications.