Busy Year of Events Ahead
See What’s Coming and What’s Changed in 2025
Trade shows and industry events are in full swing in 2025. Here is a chronological list of notable industry events scheduled for the year. Visit each event’s website for the latest details before finalizing your plans.
SC&RA Board and Committee Meeting
Jan. 5-8, 2025
Naples Grande Beach Resort
Naples, Florida
SC&RA kicks off each year by providing members to gather in one (beautiful) place and discuss Association and Foundation goals, objectives and initiatives for the upcoming year. Don’t miss this must-attend event (and get a little sun and fun while you’re at it.)
Associated Equipment Distributors Summit
Jan. 15-17, 2025
Hyatt Regency
Orlando, Florida
The annual summit will host William Barr, former U.S. attorney as one of its keynote speakers.
https://2025aedsummit.mapyourshow.com
World of Concrete
Jan. 20-23, 2025
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
The annual event features indoor and outdoor exhibits, exciting demos and competition and world-class education.
https://www.worldofconcrete.com
The ARA Show
Jan. 28-Feb. 1, 2025
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
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.
Independent Equipment Dealers Association Annual Meeting
Feb. 14-16, 2025
Reunion Resort
Orlando, Florida
Members-only conference combines high-octane speakers, topics that matter and socializing.
https://iedagroup.com/annual-meeting
National Association of Trailer Manufacturers Convention & Trade Show
Feb. 17-20, 2025
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Nashville, Tennessee
Network with industry leaders and learn about the latest products.
NATE Unite
Feb. 17-20, 2025
Raleigh Convention Center
Raleigh, North Carolina
Organized by the Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association, the conference and trade show focus on construction maintenance.
https://natehome.com/upcoming-events/nate-unite-2025
SC&RA Specialized Transportation Symposium
Feb. 18-20, 2025
Sheraton Charlotte Hotel
Charlotte, North Carolina
Industry professionals will discuss permitting harmonization, safety, regulations and other specialized-transportation topics.
North American Iron Workers/ IMPACT Conference
Feb. 23-26, 2025
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Agenda includes sessions on cyber security, offshore wind power, Canadian politics and suicide prevention.
https://www.mbcea.org/events/north-american-iron-workersimpact-conference-2025
Groundbreaking Women in Construction
Feb. 24-25
Westin New York at Times Square
New York, New York
The premier conference for women in construction.
https://www.enr.com/groundbreaking-women-in-construction-nyc
Associated Builders and Contractors Convention
Feb. 25-27, 2025
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
The ABC convention includes education, the Construction Management Competition, National Craft Championship and National Excellence in Construction Awards.
NTEA Work Truck Week
March 4-7, 2025
Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis, Indiana
The trade show of the Association for the Work Truck industry includes dozens of exhibitors of truck-mounted service cranes.
AEMP Connect 2025 Conference
March 5-7, 2025
LIVE! By Loews
Arlington, Texas
The Association of Equipment Management Professionals’ conference helps equipment managers learn to optimize people, machines and money.
Demolition San Antonio
March 5-8, 2025
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
New Orleans, Louisiana
The National Demolition Association event includes the latest innovations and technology from the industry’s best resources.
https://www.demolitionassociation.com
New York Hard Hat Expo
March 19-20, 2025
New York State Fairgrounds
Syracuse, New York
Expo focused on heavy construction, public utilities, excavation, demolition, road and highway maintenance and more.
Mid-America Trucking Show
March 27-29, 2025
Kentucky Expo Center
Louisville, Kentucky
MATS offers three days of exhibits, education, networking and entertainment.
NASCC: The Steel Conference
April 2-4, 2025
Kentucky International Convention Center
Louisville, Kentucky
The North American Steel Construction Conference attracts more than 5,000 attendees to nearly 200 technical sessions and an exhibition hall of products and services.
AWRF PIE & Technical Summit
April 6-9, 2025
Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel
Denver, Colorado
The Associated Wire Rope Fabricators promotes the interests of companies that manufacture or distribute lifting, rigging and load securement of devices.
Bauma 2025
April 7-13, 2025
Trade Fair Center Messe Munchen
Munich, Germany
From the digital construction site to alternative drives and tomorrow’s construction methods, the most important topics will be discussed and innovative solutions will be presented.
https://bauma.de/en/trade-fair/#
Associated General Contractors Convention
April 8-10, 2025
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Columbus, Ohio
The event includes education and the chance to meet with more than 60 suppliers showing the latest solutions and equipment.
SC&RA Annual Conference
April 21-25, 2025
Arizona Biltmore
Phoenix, Arizona
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association’s annual conference features educational speakers, social events and presentation of annual awards.
https://www.scranet.org/SCRA/SCRA/Content/events/Annual-Conference.aspx
WSTDA 2025 Annual Meeting
April 27-29, 2025
Driskill Hotel
Austin, Texas
The Web Sling and Tie Down Association (WSTDA) annual meeting offers insight into WSTDA Technical Committee work, including the development and revision of standards.
https://wstda.com/page/upcomingevents
International Partnering Forum
April 28-May 1, 2025
Virginia Beach Convention Center
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Hosted by the Oceanic Network, the forum is an offshore wind energy conference.
https://oceantic.org/oceantic-event/2025-ipf
Crane Certification Association of America Conference
April 2025
Las Vegas, Nevada
Professionals who inspect and certify cranes of all types gather to discuss industry issues, techniques and regulatory updates.
https://cranecertification.org
AWRF Spring General Meeting
Dates not released at time of publication.
TBD
https://www.awrf.org/events/spring-general-meeting
SEAA National Convention & Trade Show
May 6-9, 2025
Rivers Casino, The Landing Hotel
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Steel Erectors Association of America conference features education, a trade show, peer-group discussions and socializing.
https://www.seaa.net/seaa-convention--trade-show.html
Offshore Technology Conference
May 5-8, 2025
NRG Park
Houston, Texas
Share ideas and innovations and discuss the most pressing topics in offshore energy.
Construction Financial Management Association Annual Conference & Exhibition
May 17-21, 2025
Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center
Kissimmee, Florida
Learn from industry experts during general and breakout sessions, construction technology forums and roundtables.
CleanPower 2025
May 19-22, 2025
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, Arizona
CleanPower gathers key decision makers and stakeholders in the wind, solar, storage, hydrogen and transmission industries.
EUFMC 2025
June 1-4, 2025
Williamsburg Lodge & Conference Center
Williamsburg, Virginia
The Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference draws representatives who operate, manage and maintain utility equipment fleets throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Canadian Crane Rental Assoc. Annual Conference
June 3-5, 2025
Edmonton, AB
The conference brings together some of the largest crane owners in Canada and the suppliers who support them.
Groundbreaking Women in Construction
June 8-10, 2025
Town & Country Hotel
San Diego, California
The premier conference for women in construction.
https://www.enr.com/groundbreaking-women-in-construction
The International Bridge Conference
July 14-16, 2025
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The IBC draws more than 1,000 bridge engineers, owners, construction executives, suppliers and government officials.
https://eswp.com/bridge/bridge-home
ASSP Professional Development Conference and Expo
July 22-24, 2025
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida
The American Society of Safety Professionals connects safety pros with industry experts and the latest innovations.
Vertikal Days
Sept. 10-11, 2025
Newark Showground
Newark, New Jersey
Vertikal Days is centered firmly on access platforms, cranes, telehandlers and associated lift equipment.
HCEA International Convention and Old Equipment Exposition
Sept. 18-20, 2025
National Construction Equipment Museum
Bowling Green, Ohio
The Historical Construction Equipment Association’s event attracts members, fans and exhibitors who want to share and learn about equipment history.
SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop
Sept. 23-25, 2025
JW Marriott Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
Hundreds of top managers, safety directors, legal experts, operations personnel and crane operators gather to discuss industry issues and solutions.
https://www.scranet.org/SCRA/SCRA/Content/events/Crane-and-Rigging-Workshop.aspx
Breakbulk Americas
Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2025
George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston, Texas
Event sessions cover topics such as energy, mining, renewables and heavy lifting.
https://americas.breakbulk.com/home
WSTDA Fall Meeting
Oct. 6-8, 2025
Toronto, Canada
The Web Sling and Tie Down Association holds a fall meeting in addition to the annual meeting it holds each spring.
https://wstda.com/page/upcomingevents
Electricity Transformation Canada
Oct. 6-8. 2025
Enercare Center
Toronto, Ontario
The event connects stakeholders in wind power, solar power and energy storage.
https://electricity-transformation.ca
AWRF Fall General Meeting
Oct. 19-22, 2025
Omni Charlotte Hotel
Charlotte, North Carolina
The event addresses common interests of companies that make or distribute devices for lifting, rigging and load securement.
https://www.awrf.org/2025-fall-general-meeting
AEM Annual Conference
Nov. 19-21, 2025
JW Marriott Turnberry Resort & Spa
Aventura, Florida
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ annual conference features roundtables and conversations with CEOs.
