The 2023 event attracted more than 139,000 attendees and showcased the latest equipment, solutions and technology. In 2026, more than 2,000 exhibitors will present products and innovations relevant to the crane and aerial industries, alongside 150 educational sessions and networking opportunities.

“ This is where you see how technology, equipment and people are transforming infrastructure, workforce development and community impact,” said Dana Wuesthoff, show director of CONEXPO- CON / AGG.“ It is not just about observing the future. It is about standing in the middle of it and connecting with the industry leaders who are building it.”

From practical sessions on equipment operation to presentations on artificial intelligence( AI), sustainability and workforce development, the show offers a full spectrum of experiences aimed at informing and inspiring professionals across the jobsite.

On the show floor, exhibitors will play a central role in that experience, presenting new equipment, technologies and services that reflect where the aerial and lifting industries are headed.

Exhibitor Highlights

Merlo America

Merlo America will present its multi-application telehandlers, highlighting how telehandlers can perform tasks traditionally done by several machines, offering contractors and rental companies greater versatility, operational efficiency and fleet consolidation.

Merlo telehandlers support both construction and agricultural operations. The ROTO

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