About this expo
The Utility Expo, previously recognized as ICUEE (International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition), stands as North America's foremost trade show for the utility and construction sectors. It serves as the premier gathering for utility professionals and construction contractors to explore the latest industry technologies, innovations, and trends. Emphasizing practical experience, the event is also known as The Demo Expo, featuring extensive hands-on demonstrations of equipment in job-like conditions, both indoors and outdoors.
Exhibitors at The Utility Expo showcase a wide array of equipment, including all-terrain carriers, attachments, components, earthmoving machinery, environmental solutions, lighting, overhead & maintenance tools, material handling systems, recycling equipment, safety gear, testing apparatus, transportation vehicles, trenching and trenchless technologies, and various trucks & utility materials/supplies. The show targets utilities involved in electric transmission and distribution, natural gas distribution and transmission, telecommunications, drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services, alongside contractors providing infrastructure engineering and construction.
The event attracts a professional audience, including utility professionals and construction contractors, with key attendees holding titles such as CFOs, COOs, executive vice presidents, and managers responsible for fleet, asset, and equipment purchasing. These professionals attend to gain insights, discover new technologies, and experience equipment in action at ground level, underground, and overhead.
Highlights
5 items- North America's largest utility and construction trade show
- Organized by AEM Association of Equipment Manufacturers
- Held at the Kentucky Exposition Center
- AUMA listed
- Featured 1023 exhibitors (2025) and 1.5 million square feet of exhibit space (2025)
FAQ
5 questionsWhen and where does it take place?+
The Utility Expo is scheduled for October 5-7, 2027, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky, United States.
Who organizes it?+
The event is owned and produced by the AEM Association of Equipment Manufacturers.
What industries and products are covered?+
The show targets utilities providing electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water, wastewater, and stormwater services, as well as their contractors. Exhibited equipment includes earthmoving, material handling, trenching, trucks, and safety gear, among others.
How can I attend or exhibit?+
Professionals can attend for an admission fee of $99. Exhibitors can connect with utility industry decision-makers, generate leads, and enhance brand awareness, benefiting from free new product promotion and demo listings.
What are the practical participation details?+
Show admission for attendees is $99. Exhibitors receive benefits such as free new product promotion, free demo listing on the Demo Scheduler, free customized email, banners, and social posts, access to online leads, and sponsorship opportunities.