Push limits at World of Concrete 2026

By Emma Peterson. 

With over 150 education sessions, an extensive exhibit hall and countless events, World of Concrete is the place to be. 

Registration for the industry’s only international trade show dedicated to commercial concrete and masonry is now open! World of Concrete (WOC) will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in January 2026. The exhibit hall will be open from January 20-22 with education sessions running January 19-22.  

This is the ultimate place for contractors and professionals to create community, grow their businesses and learn about the newest innovations in the world of concrete and masonry. The Coffee Shops crew will be in the lobby of the exhibit hall with a LIVE soundstage sponsored by our friends at Tremco (N2127). 

Speaking of friends, Coffee Shops partners like JobTread (N1568), Sika (S10215), Toro (C4321) and more will also be at the show! You can explore the full list of exhibitors online. 

Education and training 

Creating spaces for education and training is one of the pillars of WOC. Their education program features over 150 sessions that cover topics like best business practices, project management and safety protocols. This year in particular, the WOC team is introducing over 60 brand new topics!  

And, as per usual, attendees who complete 12 continuing education hours during the show can automatically earn a World of Concrete Master Certificate. You can accumulate these hours through any combination of seminars, training sessions and certification exams. Check out some the series that WOC has planned for the 2026 show that can help you get your World of Concrete Master Certificate: 

• Industry certifications with exams: Looking to level up your skills and credibility? WOC is hosting seminars to help you get ACI, CPC, ACPA, ICRI and/or TCA certified! 
• Interactive workshops: Get hands-on in these workshops designed to engage attendees in topics ranging from risk management to safer rigging practices. 
• Hands-on industry training: Dive into surveying with these hands-on training sessions. With both beginner and advanced options, this is perfect for contractors of all levels! 
• Spanish/Bilingual seminars: WOC continues to offer a strong Spanish track with a variety of b-lingual sessions this year!  

These education offerings are in high demand, so make sure to register early to guarantee your place!

Must-attend events 

And if you need a break from educational sessions, you can check out one of WOC many networking events. Not only are these great ways to meet your peers in the industry, they’re also a lot of fun! We don’t have enough time to list everything that’s happening, but here are a few of the events we are looking forward to: 

• Breakfast with the Experts (1/20/26-1/22/26, 6:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.): Presented and hosted by Master Builders Solution, this is a great opportunity to learn while enjoying your morning meal. These events do come with an additional fee, but they provide an incredible opportunity for both peer-to-peer learning and mentorship from an expert panel. 
• MCAA’S Fastest Trowel on the Block (1/21/26, 10:20 a.m.): This high-speed, 20-minute event challenges journeyman masons to complete as much of a 30-foot-long wall as possible. A test of skill, confidence and teamwork, this challenge rewards the country's best mason journeymen for their hard work and dedication to the trade. 
• SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® World Championship (1/21/26, 11 a.m.): This year is the 24th anniversary of the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500®. This incredible competition has been called the “Super Bowl of Masonry,” and sees 27 incredible bricklayers compete for the cash, prizes and bragging rights that come with winning the 2026 “World’s Best Bricklayer” title.  
• CIM Silent and Live Auction (1/21/26, 1 p.m.): Benefiting the concrete industry management programs at five public universities, this auction is a great way to support your industry and potentially walk away with high-value items like TVs, vacation packages, equipment and more! 
• Hoover Dam and Bypass Bridge presentation and tour (1/18/25, 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. or 1/23/25, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.): For this event, Rick Yelton, World of Concrete’s editor at large and chair of ACI 120-History, will take groups around Hoover Dam and the Mike O’Callaghan – Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge. On the tour, he will share information about the history of these incredible concrete structures and how they have shaped the industry today. 

Check out the full list of WOC events!

Accommodations  

The team behind the scenes of WOC has partnered with onPeak to get World of Concrete hotel blocks at a variety of Las Vegas hotels. Not only are the hotel rooms in these blocks discounted, but they also come with a shuttle bus service to and from the Las Vegas Convention Center (for hotels outside designated walking distance and when these rooms are purchased through onPeak).  

Please be careful as there are several unauthorized hotel providers that have been presenting themselves as partners of WOC. To reiterate, onPeak is the only official hotel provider for WOC. To avoid confusion or unexpected fees, please make your reservations through the World of Concrete Official Hotel Reservation System. 

Register for the 2026 World of Concrete now!