Big Ideas That Build The Future, From The Ground Up
The Ground Breakers Keynote Stage is coming to the show in 2026, a new feature spotlighting innovations and leadership in construction.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 is breaking new ground
Introducing the Ground Breakers Keynote Stage - a bold new spotlight on the companies and innovations redefining what’s next in construction. From March 3–7, the Ground Breakers stage will transform into a high-energy forum where top leaders and leading brands will unveil the ideas that will shape tomorrow’s jobsite.
Through bold storytelling and future-defining conversations, you’ll experience:
- AI at Work: How artificial intelligence and next-gen technologies are reshaping projects, productivity, and safety.
- The New Sustainability Playbook: Discover how the industry is building greener, and smarter.
- Smarter Tools, Smarter Sites: What’s next for the connected systems that are revolutionizing the way we build.
Ground Breakers Stage Schedule
Open to all attendees with their badge!
Stage Schedule
Tuesday, March 3
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
- Jahmy Hindman, Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
Tuesday, March 3
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Epiroc
- Ron Hankins, VP/Business Line Manager for Surface & exploration at Epiroc USA
- Chuck Stilson, Senior Director of Engineering at Luck Store
Tuesday, March 3
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Command Alkon
- Martin Willoughby, Chief Executive Officer
Wednesday, March 4
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
TBD
- Chief Sustainability Officer, Joe Speicher
- Global VP, Product Management and Engineering - Construction, Lalith Subramanian
Wednesday, March 4
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Gravis Robotics
- Ryan Luke Johns, Chief Executive Officer
Wednesday, March 4
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
TBD
- TBD
Wednesday, March 4
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Mack Trucks
- Stephen Roy, President of Mack Trucks and Chairman of Volvo Group North America
- Jonathan Randall, President of Mack Trucks North America
- Nicole Portello, SVP and Chief Digital Officer of Volvo Group North America
Thursday, March 5
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
- Dave Kranzel, Director IoT Services, AWS
Thursday, March 5
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
TBD
Procore
- TBD
Thursday, March 5
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Matthew Abels
- Ty Findley
- Katie George
- Zulq Malik
- John Somers
Friday, March 6
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
TBD
- TBD
Friday, March 6
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Exhibitor Booth Design Awards
- TBD
See the latest information Regarding the Ground Breakers Stage
Time to Take Construction to the Next Level
Join construction professionals across the world in Las Vegas, March 3-7, 2026, and witness the latest and greatest in innovative equipment and technology solutions.
Use promo code STAGE30 to save 30% on show admission. Offer expires December 5, 2025.
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