Las Vegas entered February with a full tradeshow calendar, building on a strong start to 2026. Activity spans fashion, automotive, veterinary, petroleum, and franchise events across the Las Vegas Convention Center and Strip-area resorts. January delivered high attendance shows and record exhibit space. Destination data also points to conventions as a stabilizing force amid softer overall visitation. February’s schedule reflects continued reliance on large tradeshows, alongside ongoing investment in venues, transportation, and resort upgrades.
Tradeshows & Conventions
Las Vegas February Calendar Lists 22 Tradeshows
Las Vegas lists 22 February 2026 tradeshows across hotels and the Las Vegas Convention Center. The five largest by exhibitor count are MAGIC and PROJECT SOURCING at MAGIC Las Vegas (1,260 exhibitors and 24,553 attendees), WVC Vegas (602 exhibitors and 20,696 attendees), the NADA Show (527 exhibitors and 14,715 attendees), the International Franchise Association Annual Convention (350 exhibitors and 3,100 attendees), and the Western Petroleum Marketers Association WPMAEXPO (280 exhibitors and 3,500 attendees). Several other events report smaller show floors and lower attendance totals.
See all the shows on ECN’s Tradeshow Calendar.
CES 2026 Draws 148,000 Attendees in Las Vegas
CES 2026 brought more than 148,000 attendees to Las Vegas over four days, according to the Consumer Technology Association. The show filled 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space. CTA also reports more than 4,100 exhibitors, including about 1,200 startups, and roughly 6,900 media. The recap also cites a Shark Tank open casting call at the Venetian Expo. It also notes an Innovation Policy Summit with U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen, Ben Ray Lujan, and Gary Peters.
World of Concrete 2026 Draws 47,400 Registered Pros
World of Concrete concluded at the Las Vegas Convention Center, reporting more than 47,400 registered professionals. Organizers also cited more than 1,300 exhibiting companies, including 284 new exhibitors. Education expanded this year, including bilingual seminars and Spanish-language question-and-answer sessions. A forecast session featured construction economist Ed Sullivan of The Sullivan Report and Pierre Villere of Allen-Villere Partners. The Construction Industry Management auctions raised a record $2.3 million. The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 named Grant Helms and Keith Helms as winners.
IPPE 2026 Posts Largest Show Floor to Date
The International Production and Processing Expo concluded in January 2026. Organizers called it the largest show floor in the event’s history. The show reported nearly 33,000 registered attendees. It also reported more than 663,000 square feet of exhibit space and more than 1,385 exhibitors. Sponsors included the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association, the American Feed Industry Association, and the Meat Institute. IPPE also listed more than 80 hours of education. Topics included artificial intelligence, food safety, sustainability, and worker safety.
Destination & Development
Las Vegas Reports 38.5 million visitors in 2025
Las Vegas welcomed 38.5 million visitors in 2025, down 7.5 percent from 2024, according to data released Jan. 29 by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). December visitation totaled 3.1 million, a year-over-year decline of 9.2 percent. Convention business remained a stabilizing factor, with 6.0 million convention attendees for the year, nearly matching 2024. Average hotel occupancy was 80.3 percent. Average daily room rate (ADR) was $183.52, and revenue per available room (RevPAR) reached $147.30. Both are ranked as the third highest on record despite annual declines.
LVCC Finishes $600 Million Legacy Campus Renovation
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority say it has completed a $600 million renovation of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s legacy campus, a project that began in 2023. The authority said the work extends design and technology elements introduced with the $1 billion West Hall in 2021 across the 4.6 million-square-foot campus. Updates include a redesigned Central Hall grand lobby, a 75-foot-by-42-foot digital screen, a climate-controlled interior concourse connecting the North and South halls, and a reworked South Hall entrance and boardroom. The LVCVA projects up to 48 tradeshows and 1.23 million attendees at the LVCC in 2026.
Elon Musk’s Vegas Loop Gets First Downtown Permit
The city of Las Vegas issued its first building permit to The Boring Company, clearing a downtown expansion of the Vegas Loop, according to a Jan. 29 report. The permit covers a tunnel segment from the Las Vegas Convention Center to The Strat. The Las Vegas Convention Center Loop is already operating, with 1.7 miles of tunnels linking the West Hall to the North, Central, and South Halls. The report cites a project cost of about $47 million and peak performance of more than 32,000 passengers per day and 4,500 riders per hour. A completion date for the downtown connection was not announced.
Hotels, Dining, and Attractions
Caesars Palace Unveils Presidential and Sky Villas
Caesars Palace has introduced two presidential villas in its Colosseum Tower. It also opened 29 sky villas in Octavius Tower. Caesars says the connected presidential villas span 19,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, including rooftop terraces. The sky villas sit on the 68th and 69th floors. The openings are part of a broader upgrade plan. Caesars also lists an OMNIA Dayclub by TAO Group Hospitality. It also cites renovations to nearly 1,000 Augustus Tower suites and a new VIP check-in. Caesars targets 2026 for completion.
Grand Prix Plaza Reopens with Upgraded F1 Attractions
Grand Prix Plaza has reopened in Las Vegas, according to F1 Las Vegas. The venue sits at the home of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. It spans 39 acres and includes more than 100,000 square feet of attractions. Updates include a revised F1 X experience and a redesigned F1 DRIVE karting track. The venue also lists dining, retail, simulators, and private event space. Organizers say the karting attraction runs on part of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit. They also list multiple configurable venues, including a rooftop space.
London’s Gymkhana Opens at Aria
Gymkhana, the London-based Indian restaurant that holds two Michelin stars, has opened a Las Vegas location at Aria Resort and Casino. The restaurant began serving guests in December 2025 and marks Gymkhana’s first outpost on the Las Vegas Strip. The space seats about 175 and includes a bar and lounge, a main dining room, and a private area called the Vault. The menu features Indian dishes prepared by executive chef Srikant Kumar, with pricing in line with other Strip fine-dining venues. Gymkhana is open nightly for dinner, with reservations encouraged.
Photo Caption: Caesars Palace is lit along the Las Vegas Strip on Christmas night, as the resort moves forward with new presidential villas and sky villas as part of a broader renovation plan targeted for completion in 2026. Image by Mark Hebert, Exhibit City News.
