For 2023, more of the construction industry’s major conferences, meetings and other events are looking to return to their in-person roots. Take a look below to see what the road ahead looks like for 2023’s biggest industry events.
Please check conference websites linked below for more information and the most current schedule.
International Roofing Expo
Dallas
March 7-9
The largest roofing and exteriors event in North America, the conference boasts 395 exhibitors from 35 countries, and features dozens of educational sessions for contractors of all experience levels. (Note: This conference is sponsored by Informa, which owns Industry Dive.)
New York Build Expo
March 8-9
New York City
The largest conference on construction and design in the New York area will feature the largest gathering of women in construction in the country at the Javits Center, according to the site.
Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry Annual Convention
March 12-16
Las Vegas
The annual convention will feature talks on materials relevant to the construction of walls and ceilings, and provide the opportunity for businesses to connect through networking receptions and panels.
The Associated General Contractors of America Convention
March 13-16
Las Vegas
The AGC of America’s annual conference will be held in Sin City this coming year. The 2023 CONEXPO-CON/AGG is also being held in conjunction with the conference.
Associated Builders and Contractors Convention
March 15-17
Kissimmee, Florida
ABC’s convention in Florida will feature several awards competitions and industry insight sessions that have not been announced at the moment.
Construction Management Association of America Annual Conference
March 19-21
San Antonio, Texas
This conference caters to construction managers and the owners who work with them, but breakout and networking sessions and seminars also benefit other types of AEC leaders.
International Mass Timber Conference
March 27-29
Portland, Oregon
The conference, which is being held in person this year, boasts the largest gathering of cross laminated timber professionals in the world. The event focuses on construction and manufacturing, as well as design and development.
World of Modular
March 29-April 1
Las Vegas
Attendees of the Modular Builder Institute’s annual conference and tradeshow will have the opportunity to connect directly with MBI staff and network with modular builders and professionals from around the world.
Groundbreaking Women in Construction Conference
May 11-12
San Francisco
The GWIC conference is designed to help women network, gain industry knowledge and advance their careers in construction.
ENR FutureTech
June 5-7
San Francisco
One of the premier conferences for construction technology, the events will boast speakers, networking and experts in the field of today to prepare for the field of tomorrow.
American Institute of Architects National Conference
June 7-10
San Francisco
The 2023 conference is scheduled to be held in San Francisco, but few details besides the date and location have been shared at time of writing.
Hexagon LIVE
June 12-15
Las Vegas
This event will provide access to Hexagon’s latest sensor, software and autonomous technologies. The company’s goal with the conference is to empower pioneers across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, safety and mobility applications to put data to work.
National Association of Women in Construction Annual Conference
Aug. 9-12
Portland, Oregon
Many Paths, One Mission celebrates the strides that women have made in the construction industry. The conference, which has both women and men as attendees, features multiple education tracks on leadership, career building and construction trends.
Groundbreak
Sept. 18-20
Chicago
Groundbreak is Procore’s annual event. In 2021, attendees heard from over 60 speakers on a variety of topics, including safety, leadership and diversity and inclusion.
Greenbuild International Conference & Expo
Sept. 26-29
Washington, DC
Sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council, this show highlights leaders in sustainable construction and green building with exhibits and sessions centered on design, new technology, building systems and materials. (Note: This conference is sponsored by Informa, which owns Industry Dive.)
SMACNA Annual Convention 2023
Oct. 15-18
Phoenix, Arizona
The annual Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association convention will be in Phoenix, with few details currently available. Last year’s conference was held in Colorado Springs, and featured 30 professional and industry-specific education sessions, along with an abundance of networking events.
Lean Construction Institute 2023
Oct. 24-27
Detroit
LCI 2023 is a place for contractors and construction professionals to learn from each other about best practices and successes in lean construction.
Design-Build Conference & Expo
Nov. 1-3
National Harbor, Maryland
Focusing on the recently passed bipartisan Infrastructure Act, the conference sponsored by the Design-Build Institute of America will provide networking and breakout sessions for attendees, along with exhibitors and sponsors.
Trimble Dimensions+
Nov. 6-8
Las Vegas
The conference will feature expert-led sessions to showcase new developments, and offers networking opportunities on the expo floor. The conference will also provide an opportunity to see new tools at work at their offsite showcase.
Autodesk University Conference
Nov. 13-15
Las Vegas
Autodesk University boasts more than 10,000 attendees from architecture, engineering and construction fields. Sessions in 2021 explored how to better use BIM and other new technologies to improve building construction, design and engineering.
