The 46th annual West Virginia Construction & Design EXPO will take place March 26-27 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. This premier event is expected to attract nearly 4,000 attendees and feature close to 300 exhibitors, more than 80 continuing education seminars and a host of other top-tier industry activities.
EXPO serves as the ultimate gathering for professionals connected to West Virginia’s construction, engineering and design industries. Whether you’re directly or indirectly involved in these fields, this annual event offers unparalleled opportunities to network, expand your knowledge and discover the latest industry advancements all under one roof.
The EXPO 2025 Keynote Session will be held on March 26 at 9 a.m. in the theater, featuring Emily Calandrelli, an acclaimed engineer, science communicator and television host. A proud West Virginia native and graduate of WVU’s College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, Calandrelli is passionate about making science and technology accessible to all. Known as “The Space Gal,” she has even experienced weightlessness during a zero-gravity flight! As the host of Xploration Outer Space and a correspondent on Bill Nye Saves the World, she highlights the exciting connections between STEM, sustainability and the built environment.
Calandrelli was recently named the 2024 West Virginian of the Year and holds the incredible distinction of being the 100th woman in space. Her journey is sure to inspire those shaping the future of construction and infrastructure.
The show hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, and 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday, March 27. Attendees can access a full schedule of seminars — many offering free continuing education credits — and other event details on the EXPO website. Registration is free for qualified attendees and can be completed either in person at the event or online at www.wvexpo.com.
EXPO is proudly presented by the Contractors Association of West Virginia, the National Society of Professional Engineers – West Virginia Chapter, the West Virginia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the West Virginia Utility Contractors Association, alongside 24 co-sponsoring organizations. Over the years, EXPO has become the key meeting place for contractors, architects, engineers, suppliers, purchasing agents, public works officials and others connected to the commercial and industrial construction sectors.
