By 2024, the construction industry’s leading conferences, meetings and other events will fully regain their face-to-face roots and expand their offerings to contractors, AEC professionals and key stakeholders. Take a look below to see what the road looks like for next year’s biggest industry events.
Please check the conference websites regularly as details are subject to change and some dates have not yet been announced.
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Conference on Safety and Health in Construction
January 10-12
Newport Beach, California
Organized by the Associated General Contractors of America, the Construction Health and Safety Conference is an event for safety professionals and consultants, with events dedicated to networking and demonstrating the most up-to-date health and safety practices and products in the industry
The world of concrete*
January 22-25
las vegas
The world’s largest event for masonry and concrete professionals, attended by more than 60,000 people, will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. In 2024, the conference will mark its 50th anniversary.
The international surface event*
January 24-26
las vegas
This conference for flooring and tile professionals includes educational sessions, networking opportunities and speakers. The event also functions as a large marketplace for the flooring industry, with more than 600 exhibiting brands.
International roofing exhibition*
February 6-8
las vegas
The largest roofing and exterior event in North America, the conference features hundreds of exhibitors and more than 60 educational sessions for contractors of all experience levels.
New York Build Expo
February 13-14
New York
The largest construction and design conference in the New York City area will feature more than 400 exhibitors and the nation’s largest gathering of women in construction at the Javits Center, according to the site.
Construction Management Association of America Annual Conference
March 10-12
Philadelphia
This conference is aimed at construction managers and the owners who work with them, but the networking and networking sessions and seminars are also aimed at other types of AEC leaders..
Agreement of Builders and Associated Contractors
March 13-15
Kissimmee, Florida
ABC’s convention in Florida will feature contests and industry knowledge sessions.
National Institute of Building Sciences BEST6
March 18-20
Austin, Texas
The 2024 NIBS conference will focus on the impact of climate change on building enclosures, as well as new techniques in building design and construction, durability and sustainability.
World of Modular
March 18-21
las vegas
Attendees at 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.
Convention of Associated General Contractors of America
March 19-22
San Diego
The AGC of America Annual Conference will feature panels and networking opportunities to help contractors stay ahead of a changing industry.
Joint conference of the Construction Institute and the Construction Research Congress
March 20-23
Des Moines, Iowa
The joint conference of the American Society of Civil Engineers focuses on construction research. Head here for a look at the future of the industry with academic construction research in conjunction with Iowa State University.
Wall and Ceiling Industry Association Annual Convention
March 23-27
Lake Bona Vista, Florida
The annual convention will feature discussions on materials relevant to wall and roof construction. It will provide the opportunity for businesses to network through receptions and networking panels, along with a host of exhibitors.
International solid wood conference
March 26-28
Portland, Oregon
The conference features the largest gathering of cross laminated timber professionals in the world. The event focuses on construction and manufacturing as well as design and development. It will also feature tours of buildings and facilities in the Portland area.
Spring Meeting of the ULI
April 9-11
Hilton New York Midtown, New York
The first of the Urban Land Institute’s two annual gatherings includes networking opportunities and education sessions about the built environment as a whole, as well as guided tours of award-winning projects in the city.
National Conference of the American Institute of Architects
June 5-8
washington dc
The 2024 conference is scheduled to be held in Washington, DC, but at the time of writing, few details have been shared beyond the date and location.
Lean Construction Institute 2024
October 22-25
San Diego
LCI 2024 is a place for contractors and construction professionals to learn from each other about best practices and successes in lightweight construction.
SMACNA 2024 Annual Convention
October 27-30
Palm Desert, California
The annual convention of the National Association of Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors will take place in Palm Desert, with few details currently available.
Greenbuild International Conference and Expo
November 12-15
Philadelphia
Sponsored by the US Green Building Council, this show highlights leaders in sustainable construction and green building with exhibits and sessions focused on design, new technologies, building systems and materials. The Expo had nearly 250 exhibitors at the 2023 conference in Washington, DC
breaking up
TBD
Denver
Groundbreak is construction tech giant Procore’s annual event, taking place in the Mile High City in 2024. Technology professionals can network and learn more about cutting-edge technology in the construction industry.
Autodesk University Conference
TBD
Autodesk University has a large number of attendees from the fields of architecture, engineering and construction. Previous years’ sessions explored how to best use BIM and other new technologies to improve building construction, design and engineering.
Trimble Dimensions+
TBD
The conference will feature expert-led sessions to showcase new developments and offer networking opportunities at the show. The event will also offer a chance to see new tools in action in an off-site showcase.
ENR FutureTech
TBD
Aimed at business and IT leaders in the construction industry, FutureTech has been a premiere event for construction technology professionals to stay at the forefront of their industry.
Design-construction conference and expo
TBD
Focusing on infrastructure, the conference will offer networking sessions and groups for attendees, along with exhibitors and sponsors.
Annual conference of the National Association of Women in Construction
TBD
The conference, which has women and men as attendees, includes multiple educational tracks on leadership, career building and building trends, with a focus on technology and personal development.
Security focus
TBD
SafetyFOCUS, the American Society of Safety Professionals’ second largest educational event, will use case studies, real-life examples and proven successes to explore key issues and provide new perspectives and strategies to help solve safety challenges and real world health, according to society.
National Institute of Building Sciences, Construction Innovation Conference
TBD
The 2023 session featured panels on new developments in the construction industry and opportunities to network with other industry professionals. The events bring together private industry contractors with government officials and employees.
