CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 record for education sessions

The CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 construction/quarrying machinery exhibition will offer a record 143 education sessions across 10 tracks. This will include a new Technology track, to provide attendees with the latest industry knowledge and best practices to improve professional skills and company productivity.
September 9, 2016 Read time: 2 mins

The 3485 CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 construction/quarrying machinery exhibition will offer a record 143 education sessions across 10 tracks. This will include a new Technology track, to provide attendees with the latest industry knowledge and best practices to improve professional skills and company productivity.

“Education is a critical component of CONEXPO-CON/AGG, and we encourage attendees to take advantage of the convenience of so many learning opportunities available; they’ll be able to work smarter because of the knowledge they gain here,” said Rich Goldsbury, CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 chair and president of 1130 Bobcat Company and 695 Doosan.

The new CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 Technology track focuses on industry innovations and future growth opportunities in the technology field, including drones, autonomous machines, 3-D imaging, smart apps, gamification, big data and IoT. The technology track complements the new 7,000m2 Tech Experience area, which will showcase ideas and technologies intended to transform construction in the future.

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 education tracks will also offer the latest trends and best practices. These will focus on: aggregates; asphalt; concrete; cranes, rigging & aerial lifts; earthmoving & site development; equipment management & maintenance; management: business best practices; management: workforce development skills; and safety & regulations.

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 will feature a record 232,250m2 of exhibits of the newest product innovations and technologies to increase productivity, reduce downtime, and enhance safety and sustainability.

The organisers are encouraging attendees to register early to save time and money and get the best hotel rates and availability. %$Linker: 2 External <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?><dictionary /> 0 0 0 oLinkExternal Save 40% registering by January 13th Register to CONEXPO 2017 Link false http://registration.experientevent.com/ShowCON171/wizard/landing/?promocode=ROEN2%20 false false%>

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