Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
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Staff report CONEXPOCON/AGG PREVIEW 36 AGGREGATES MANAGER / January 2017 F or the last several months, we've highlighted some of the exciting opportunities available at ConExpo- Con/Agg 2017, to be held March 7-11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Designed for producers, contractors, dealers, distributors, engineers, and service pro- viders, the triennial show is the biggest event in the con- struction industry. But, if you want to attend, it's time to make your hotel res- ervations while rooms are still available and purchase attendee badges before prices go up. Show hotels can be found on its website at www.conexpoconagg.com. Experient is the offi cial housing provider and is the only company that can sell rooms within the offi cial show hotel blocks. The big picture ConExpo-Con/Agg features more than 2,500 exhibitors with over 2.5 million square feet of exhibition space. Among those numbers are nearly 700 new exhibitors and the 75,000 square foot Tech Experience that provides a glimpse into the future of the construction industry. The show opens on Tuesday, March 7, and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each weekday through Friday. Saturday hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check out the hall map to see which halls feature aggregates equipment, and keep your step count for the day manageable. The badge-pack A new Badge-Pack includes a free multi-day pass for the Las Vegas Monorail, a free deluxe coach bus to and from most of the show hotels, access to seven different halls and lots for both ConExpo-Con/Agg and IFPE each day of the show, discounts to various area restaurants, and entry into the Tech Experience, which we highlighted in the November issue. Until Jan. 13, the early bird price for the Badge-Pack is $149. On Jan. 14, the price increases to $195. On the opening day of the show, the price jumps to $249, so be sure to get your badge in advance. The education sessions ConExpo-Con/Agg's educational seminars offer insights for a variety of audiences, including aggregate industry rookies and veterans. The aggregates track is one of 10 tracks available. See our October issue for a full listing of aggregates education- al seminars, as well as other general sessions relevant to the aggregate industry. A full session pass, which is included in the show's Su- preme pack, is available for $395. For those who plan shorter visits to the show, a session day pass, which is included in the Deluxe pack, may be purchased for $195. Passes to a single session are available for $69. Place Your Bet on Las Vegas Before the early bird rates go up and hotel rooms are gone, make plans to attend ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017.