Event Planner
On the Road in 2026
What’ s on the industry calendar for the year ahead
New and returning trade shows and industry events are in full swing for 2026
SC & RA Board and Committee Meeting
Jan. 4-7, 2026 Hotel Del Coronado, Coronado, California SC & RA kicks off each year by providing members with a gathering in one place and discussions of the association and foundation goals, objectives and initiatives for the upcoming year. Don’ t miss this must-attend event. scranet. org
Associated Equipment Distributors Summit
Jan. 19-21, 2026 Hilton Anatole, Dallas, Texas The annual summit will offer a keynote dinner from Nikki Haley and general sessions with Matt Eversman, Lauren Saidel-Baker and Zippy Duvall, president, American Farm Bureau. aednet. org / aedsummit /
World of Concrete
Jan. 19-22, 2026 Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada The annual event features indoor and outdoor exhibits, exciting demos and competition and world-class education. www. worldofconcrete. com
NDA’ s 2026 Annual Convention & Expo, Demolition Phoenix
Feb. 4-7, 2026 Phoenix, Arizona The National Demolition Association event includes the latest innovations and technology from the industry’ s best resources. www. demolitionassociation. com
International Partnering Forum
Feb. 9-12, 2026 Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, New York, New York Hosted by the Oceanic Network, the forum is an offshore wind energy conference. oceantic. org / oceantic-event / 2026-ipf
Independent Equipment Dealers Association Annual Meeting
Feb. 13-15, 2026 Reunion Resort, Orlando, Florida Members-only conference combines high-octane speakers, topics that matter and socializing. iedagroup. com / annual-meeting
North American Iron Workers / IMPACT Conference
Feb. 22-25, 2025 MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada Agenda includes sessions on artificial intelligence, mass timber, health and safety, politics and contractor development. www. mbcea. org / events / north-americaniron-workersimpact-conference-2026
National Association of Trailer Manufacturers Convention & Trade Show
Feb. 23-26, 2026 Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, Texas Network with industry leaders and learn about the latest products. www. natm. com
NATE UNITE
Feb. 23-26, 2026 CAESARS FORUM, Las Vegas, Nevada A conference and trade show covering tower and communications infrastructure construction, service and maintenance, with an emphasis on safety. natehome. com / upcoming-events / nate-unite-2026
SC & RA Specialized Transportation Symposium
Feb. 24-26, 2026 Sheraton Birmingham Hotel, Birmingham, Alabama Industry professionals will discuss permitting harmonization, safety, regulations and other specialized-transportation topics. scranet. org
The ARA Show
Feb. 28-Mar. 4, 2026 Orange County Convention Center North-South Building, Orlando, Florida Rental business owners, managers and their teams come to The ARA Show for one reason: to find things. Whether it’ s new products to keep them competitive, ideas to improve their operation or connections with suppliers, the motive is the same: discover something new. arashow. org
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