Get Ready for ConExpo-Con/Agg
If you haven’t registered for the big show yet, you’d better do it soon.
by Kerry L. Clines, Associate Editor
A record-breaking crowd of industry
professionals from around the world is expected to descend on the Las
Vegas Convention Center from March 11-15 for ConExpo-Con/Agg, so show
management is encouraging everyone to register early.
Once again, the event will be the international gathering place where all the latest equipment, products, services, and technologies pertaining to the aggregates, building, and ready-mixed concrete industries can be found. The exhibit area will encompass a record 2.2 million net square feet of indoor and outdoor space, allowing more than 2,000 exhibitors to showcase their wares. The show will be divided into product concentration areas, grouping similar products and companies, making it easy for visitors to locate the specific products that interest them. An interactive product locator system will be available on the show floor, allowing attendees to search by company or product, and will provide information about seminars and meetings.
In addition to getting a close-up look at the latest and greatest products and equipment, attendees will be able to choose from more than 120 education sessions, certification programs, and conferences. The most difficult decision will be selecting which ones to attend.
The education sessions are grouped into 10 basic categories to make it easier to find those that pertain to your particular business or problem. Categories include aggregates, asphalt, concrete, construction project management, earthmoving, equipment management, management, personal development, recycling/environmental, and safety. Many of the sessions will also be available in Spanish, Russian, and Portuguese.
Where to stay
Experient has been appointed as the official housing provider for the big event. More than three dozen hotels are listed as “Official Show Hotels,” providing exclusive discounted rates for show attendees. Most of these hotels are located on or near the strip or convention center, but a few are located in downtown Las Vegas. Prices range from $89 per night at some of the downtown hotels to $285 per night at the Las Vegas Hilton adjacent to the convention center.
For an up-to-date list of hotels, rates, and room availability, and to make hotel reservations, go to the ConExpo-Con/Agg Web site at www.conexpoconagg.com
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Getting there
Those planning to fly in for the event should contact Experient, the official travel coordinator for the show. The company can provide custom itineraries with the lowest applicable airfares and best travel times.
American Airlines is the official airline for the show and is offering a 5-percent discount off its lowest applicable fare for show attendees. The discounts are available on other Oneworld carriers as well. To receive these discounts, contact Experient at 800-621-1083 (847-910-1176 outside the United States and Canada), between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday; e-mail airtravel@experient-inc.com; or call American Airlines directly at 800-433-1790 and refer to authorization #A1838AD.
Getting around
Once you arrive in Las Vegas, an endless number of taxis, shuttles, and limos will be at your disposal to get you to your hotel, to the convention center, or anywhere else you may want to go.
Complimentary shuttle buses will provide service between the official show hotels and the convention center during the show dates. This year, the shuttle buses will also include service to and from the official show hotels located downtown. A complete shuttle bus schedule showing routes and times will be available at each of the official show hotels and at the information booths at the show.
Registration
Of course, the best place to get answers to all your questions, find additional information about the show, make reservations for a hotel, and register for the event is the ConExpo-Con/Agg Web site, www.conexpoconagg.com.
Remember, advance registration ends Feb. 8, and that’s only three months away. So if you haven’t registered yet, do it soon...and we’ll see you in Vegas!!
