WHAT’S THE EVENT?
The next edition of World of Concrete (WOC) – the 49th edition, to be precise – will be once again held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in the US from January 17-19, 2023. The 2022 show saw approximately 37,000 visitors as the event showcased over 1,000 industry-leading suppliers in the exhibit halls. One of the many consequences of the pandemic was that many shows were postponed, taken online or even cancelled. Since the pandemic has eased the trade shows that have been held again have generally drawn strong crowds, as people look forward to meeting again in-person. “In 2022, WOC drew close to 37,000 registered professionals, with bustling foot traffic throughout the show, high engagement with the comprehensive educational offerings, and overall enthusiasm from participants, underscoring the industry’s critical need for in-person connections,” said Kevin Archibald, Senior Show Manager, WOC. “WOC 2022 took over 632,000 NSF [net square foot] of the Las Vegas Convention Center and hosted over 1,000 industry-leading suppliers in the exhibit halls, with just over 140 first-time exhibitors.”