CONEXPO 2026: Get Ready for New Technology Launches and Educational Opportunities
The countdown to CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 is on, with just under 100 days to go until one of the largest events for the construction industry begins on March 3. This triennial event showcases the latest construction equipment designs as well as fluid power, electromechanical and other technologies utilized in these machines.
A total of 2,000 exhibitors will cover 2.9 million square feet of exhibit space at the Las Vegas Convention Center. New for the 2026 edition is a components concentration area, encompassing the second level of South Hall at the convention center. This is where most hydraulic, pneumatic, sensor, transmission, and other component suppliers will be located, making it easier for those interested in learning about such technologies to find them.
Though no announcements have been made yet, there are sure to be a number of new technology introductions at the event from OEMs as well as fluid power and electromechanical solutions providers aimed at helping create more efficient and productive construction equipment. Like many other industries, trends such as automation, electrification and digitalization are shaping the design of machines and the systems within them to help the construction sector overcome labor challenges while still getting work done accurately and on time.
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The Power & Motion team will of course be on site at CONEXPO 2026 as well to gain insights into the latest hydraulic, pneumatic and electromechanical technology developments. We’ll be sharing a booth with fellow EndeavorB2B publications Construction Equipment, Roads & Bridges and Rental Equipment Register located in the Grand Lobby of the convention center, between North and Central Halls, #GL20803.
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Education to be a Key Part of CONEXPO 2026
Education has always been an important part of CONEXPO, and will be again at the 2026 event.
In addition to the workshops and educational sessions typically offered, show organizer the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is introducing the Ground Breakers Stage which it describes as a keynote platform showcasing autonomous tech, sustainable solutions and workforce innovations from global construction leaders. Session topics will include artificial intelligence (AI), sustainability and workforce growth.
Keynote speakers which have so far been announced are:
- Jahmy Hindman, senior vice president & chief technology officer with John Deere, will discuss the innovation and technological advances propelling the construction industry forward with colleagues Maryanne Graves, manager, product management, and Jonny Spendlove, manager, precision construction, on March 3.
- Dave Kranzler, Director of AWS IoT Services, at Amazon Web Services (AWS) who will speak on March 5 about how advances in AI, automation and connected technologies are reshaping the construction industry, reducing costs and creating safer, more sustainable jobsites.
Read the article “What to Expect at CONEXPO 2026” from EndeavorB2B partner site Construction Equipment to learn more about the Groundbreakers Stage keynotes and educational sessions at CONEXPO 2026.
NFPA Hosting Advanced Hydraulics Conference at CONEXPO
CONEXPO 2026 will include educational opportunities for those developing fluid power systems as well. The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is hosting a 2-day Advanced Hydraulics Conference at the event geared toward off-highway vehicle and fluid power engineers.
IFPE Will Not be a Part of CONEXPO 2026
In previous years, the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) had partnered with the organizers of CONEXPO to co-locate its International Fluid Power Exhibition (IFPE) with the show due to the construction industry being such a strong customer market for the fluid power industry. However, it was announced in fall 2023 that IFPE would not be part of CONEXPO 2026.
Space considerations and ongoing construction at the Las Vegas Convention Center were reasons cited for this change. NFPA has continued to work with show organizer the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) though to ensure hydraulics and pneumatics still have a strong presence at the event given its importance to the fluid power industry.
The conference will be held March 4-5 and feature in-depth technical sessions led by various industry experts offering insight into technology developments within the hydraulic space and how they are benefiting construction equipment and other machinery applications.
Sessions currently scheduled for the conference include:
- Increased Runtime for Battery-Electric Excavators with Digital Hydraulics by Chris Williamson of Danfoss Power Solutions
- Unlocking Digital Transformation: Why Strategic Ecosystem Partnerships are Essential to Delivering Risk-Reduced, High-Value Digital Services by Adam Livesay of Elevat
- Using 3D Finite Element Analysis to Increase Performance in Shaft Seals for Hydraulic Pump Applications by Dr. Nino Dakov of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
- Comparison of Two Electric Linear Actuation technologies: Electro-Mechanical Actuation and Electro-Hydrostatic Actuation by Dale Vanderlaan of Parker Hannifin
- Variable Flow with Fixed Displacement Pump by Andrea Rimondi of Marzocchi Pumps
- How Mechatronics Integration Ease the Adoption of Electrification by Benjamin L’Henoret of Poclain.
The full list of sessions and registration details can be found on the NFPA’s website.
About the Author
Sara Jensen
Executive Editor, Power & Motion
Sara Jensen is executive editor of Power & Motion, directing expanded coverage into the modern fluid power space, as well as mechatronic and smart technologies. She has over 15 years of publishing experience. Prior to Power & Motion she spent 11 years with a trade publication for engineers of heavy-duty equipment, the last 3 of which were as the editor and brand lead. Over the course of her time in the B2B industry, Sara has gained an extensive knowledge of various heavy-duty equipment industries — including construction, agriculture, mining and on-road trucks —along with the systems and market trends which impact them such as fluid power and electronic motion control technologies.
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