Conexpo to introduce Ground Breakers Stage featuring world construction leaders; Shops Talks and Walks Workshop for equipment maintenance pros

SOUTHEAST ASIA CONSTRUCTION19 Nov 2025

The new Ground Breakers Stage will showcase autonomous tech, sustainable solutions and workforce innovations from global construction leaders.

The Shop Talks and Walks Workshop is designed for industry professionals eager to sharpen their skills in preventive maintenance and equipment efficiency.

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Conexpo-Con/Agg 2026 will debut the Ground Breakers Stage, a new keynote platform showcasing autonomous tech, sustainable solutions and workforce innovations from global construction leaders. Speakers will range from the CEOs of Fortune 100 companies to successful entrepreneurs.

One of the speakers is Jahmy Hindman, senior vice president and chief technology officer at John Deere, who will spotlight the innovation and technological advances propelling the construction industry forward. He will be joined by John Deere colleagues Maryanne Graves, manager, product management, as well as Jonny Spendlove, manager, precision construction, on Tuesday 3 March at 11 am.

“We’re genuinely excited to be part of this first-ever keynote event at Conexpo-Con/Agg,” said Mr Hindman. “Contractors are out there every day building the roads, bridges and systems that connect our lives – and they’re facing real challenges, like finding skilled workers. At John Deere, we’re committed to helping them tackle those challenges with technology that’s not just smart, but purposeful – designed to help them get more done, more efficiently and more profitably.”

In addition, Dave Kranzle, director of IoT Services at Amazon Web Services (AWS), will highlight how advances in AI, automation and connected technologies are reshaping the construction industry, reducing costs and creating safer, more sustainable jobsites. He is scheduled to speak on Thursday 5 March at 10 am.

Equipment maintenance demos

Conexpo-Con/Agg 2026 will also feature Shop Talks and Walks Workshop on Saturday 7 March – ideal for technicians, operators and maintenance pros who keep machines humming and jobsites productive.

This immersive, hands-on event is designed for industry professionals eager to sharpen their skills in preventive maintenance and equipment efficiency. It offers a full day of interactive sessions, expert demonstrations and real-world insights that help attendees reduce downtime, lower operating costs and improve safety.

Held from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm in the West Hall, the workshop provides equipment deep-dives, live Q&A sessions and maintenance-focused demos led by top industry manufacturers including Caterpillar, Hyundai, John Deere, Kubota, Sany, Vermeer and Volvo.

The day begins with a breakfast spotlight panel titled ‘The Future of Maintenance: Insights from Tech Leaders in Equipment Solutions’. Speakers include: Austin Conti, CEO and co-founder of Tenna; Alex Craft, CEO and founder of Heave; and Luke Powers, CEO and co-founder of Gearflow. They will discuss how artificial intelligence, predictive analytics and digital tools are transforming maintenance practices across the construction industry.

Following the keynote, attendees will take part in guided sessions on the show floor, exploring topics such as fleet health management, service strategies and next-generation maintenance technologies.

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