Digital buyer journeys
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Event overview
Overview
The Tilt-Up Convention and Expo is set to take place from October 21 to 23, 2026, at the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
This year's theme, 'Shared Ascent', emphasizes the collective intelligence that drives the tilt-up industry forward. Attendees can expect a rich program featuring educational sessions, guided tours of innovative tilt-up projects, and opportunities to connect with industry leaders and suppliers.
Tilt-Up Convention and Expo takes place.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: Tilt-Up Convention and Expo runs from October 21-23, 2026 at Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, Utah.
- 2Scale and Focus: This event gathers the global tilt-up community to explore advancements in the industry.
- 3Organiser: Hosted by the Tilt-Up Concrete Association, details available at tilt-up.org.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include architects, engineers, and construction professionals involved in tilt-up projects.
- 5Entry / Access: Registration is available now; visit the official site for details.
Why visit
Attendees will gain insights into the latest tilt-up construction techniques and innovations. The event offers networking opportunities with industry leaders and peers, as well as access to exclusive tours showcasing successful tilt-up projects. Participants can also attend educational sessions tailored to enhance their knowledge and skills in tilt-up construction.
Why exhibit
Exhibitors will have the chance to showcase their products and services to a targeted audience of industry professionals. The event provides visibility among key decision-makers in the tilt-up sector, fostering connections that can lead to new business opportunities. Exhibitors can also participate in educational sessions to demonstrate their expertise and innovations.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Architects focused on tilt-up design
Engineers specializing in concrete construction
Construction managers overseeing tilt-up projects
Contractors looking for new techniques and materials
Suppliers of tilt-up products and services
Industry educators and trainers
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Tilt-up concrete contractors and erection crews
Ready-mix concrete and aggregate suppliers
Lifting, bracing, and rigging hardware manufacturers
Formwork, casting-slab, and finishing equipment suppliers
Architectural and structural engineering firms specializing in tilt-up
Construction software, BIM, and jobsite technology providers
Safety, fall-protection, and jobsite PPE suppliers
Insulation, sealant, joint, and architectural finish suppliers
Crane and specialized lifting service providers
Tilt-up panel fabrication and precast-adjacent suppliers
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Tilt-up concrete panels and systems
Construction equipment and machinery
Safety and compliance products
Architectural finishes for tilt-up
Tilt-up design software and tools
Construction materials and supplies
Location & Facilities
Venue
Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center
100 S W Temple St, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101, USA
Facilities
Parking
Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Who runs the show
Organisers
Tilt-Up Concrete Association
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Salt Lake, USA
Why it matters
Attendees will gain insights into the latest tilt-up construction techniques and innovations. The event offers networking opportunities with industry leaders and peers, as well as access to exclusive tours showcasing successful tilt-up projects.
Industry trends
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · USD
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City I-80 I-15 Downtown
midscale
Downtown Salt Lake City (I-80/I-15 access)4.5
Google Hotels capture, check-in 21 Oct 2026 / check-out 23 Oct 2026; hot tub and pool; price converted from captured INR rate.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Salt Lake City Airport
midscale
Salt Lake City Airport4.2
Google Hotels capture; pool and pet-friendly; converted from captured INR rate.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salt Lake City West Valley by IHG
midscale
West Valley City4.0
Google Hotels capture; free cancellation and hot tub; converted from captured INR rate.
Holiday Inn & Suites Salt Lake City-Airport West by IHG
midscale
Salt Lake City Airport4.2
Google Hotels capture; free cancellation and hot tub; converted from captured INR rate.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salt Lake City-Airport East by IHG
midscale
Salt Lake City Airport (east side)4.1
Google Hotels capture; free cancellation and pool; converted from captured INR rate.
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Airport
economy
Salt Lake City Airport3.4
Google Hotels capture; free cancellation and hot tub; converted from captured INR rate.
Quality Inn & Suites Salt Lake City Airport West
economy
Salt Lake City Airport West3.6
Google Hotels capture; pool and pet-friendly; converted from captured INR rate.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. USD taxi/rideshare from SLC to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forSalt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center
taxi
Estimated costApprox. USD taxi/rideshare from PVU to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forProvo Municipal Airport (PVU) to Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center
taxi
Estimated costApprox. USD taxi/rideshare from IDA to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forIdaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) to Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center
taxi
Estimated costApprox. USD taxi/rideshare from OGD to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forOgden-Hinckley Airport (OGD) to Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center
Weather
October in Salt Lake City: weather capture for the exact 2026 dates was not retrieved. Pack layers for cool mornings and mild afternoons and check a live forecast close to travel.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or a local SIM for business visitors to the United States.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Altitude
Downtown Salt Lake City sits at roughly 4,300 feet (1,300 m) above sea level. Attendees may notice faster fatigue or dehydration, so drink water and allow extra rest on arrival.
Business dress
Business casual is standard for tilt-up construction conferences. Sessions and exhibit-hall meetings are generally less formal than consumer trade shows, and comfortable shoes help for walking the Salt Palace and nearby downtown.
Local context
The Salt Palace is in downtown Salt Lake City near Temple Square and the City Creek retail district, so lunch and after-session walks are easy on foot.
Alcohol and dining
Utah restaurants and bars follow state alcohol rules, and some venues require food with alcohol service. Confirm policies when booking group dinners.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Google Flights capture for Salt Lake City (SLC) shows nonstop fares from Dallas DFW from USD 100 and Los Angeles LAX from USD 118, one-stop fares from Atlanta ATL from USD 166, Chicago ORD from USD 177, Miami MIA from USD 244 and New York LGA from USD 308. Captured airports near Salt Lake City include SLC (about 12 min / 5 mi), Provo PVU (about 52 min / 38 mi) and Idaho Falls IDA. Sample dates differ from the event window - recheck fares for October 2026 travel.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Salt Lake; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center: Downtown Salt Lake City (I-80/I-15 access): Comfort Inn & Suites Salt Lake City I-80 I-15 Downtown; Salt Lake City Airport: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Salt Lake City Airport; West Valley City: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salt Lake City West Valley by IHG.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Salt Lake; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center.
Parking: On-site parking is available at Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: October 2026
Temperature: October daytime highs typically range from the mid-50s to low 70s F (13-22 C), with overnight lows in the 30s to mid-40s F (0-7 C). Treat this as a seasonal estimate and check a live forecast before travel.
Seasonality: October is generally one of the drier months in Salt Lake City, but rain showers and early snow are possible, especially late in the month. Pack a light waterproof layer and check the forecast close to departure.
Packing: October in Salt Lake City: weather capture for the exact 2026 dates was not retrieved. Pack layers for cool mornings and mild afternoons and check a live forecast close to travel.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Tilt-Up Convention and Expo usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
T-1
14 days out: Confirm registration status and badge pickup hours on tilt-up.org.
T-2
12 days out: Book flights into Salt Lake City International (SLC); compare arrival times and fares.
T-3
10 days out: Reserve a downtown or airport-area hotel and confirm cancellation terms.
T-4
10 days out: Download the official schedule and mark sessions on tilt-up design, engineering, safety, and construction.
T-5
8 days out: Plan airport-to-Salt-Palace transport using TRAX light rail, taxi, or rideshare; confirm current fares.
T-6
7 days out: Check the 10-day weather forecast and pack layers for cool mornings and mild afternoons.
T-7
7 days out: Prepare a short list of exhibitors and suppliers to visit in the exhibit hall.
T-8
5 days out: Save your registration confirmation and carry a government-issued ID for badge pickup.
T-9
4 days out: Confirm meeting times with colleagues, clients, or contractors attending the convention.
T-10
3 days out: Charge devices and pack a portable battery for long exhibit-hall and session days.
T-11
3 days out: Review the Salt Palace floor plan and note session-room locations.
T-12
2 days out: Confirm ground transport from SLC and allow extra time for traffic or rental-car pickup.
T-13
1 day out: Check in for your flight and download boarding passes.
T-14
Arrival day: Hydrate, allow time to adjust to altitude, and pick up your badge before the first session.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Tilt-Up Convention and Expo registration concourse
Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights$230.00
- Per diem × 2$150.00
Estimated total$380.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Tilt-Up Convention and Expo fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Tilt-Up Convention and Expo, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Tilt-up concrete panels and systems and Construction equipment and machinery solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Tilt-Up Convention and Expo in Salt Lake.
Min. budget
$500.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Tilt-up concrete panels and systems and Construction equipment and machinery products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$2,250.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Salt Lake show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
Gallery
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FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
Glossary
- Tilt-up construction
- A construction method in which concrete wall panels are cast flat on a jobsite slab and then lifted by crane into their final vertical positions.
- Tilt-up panel
- A site-cast concrete wall panel designed to be tilted, set, and braced as part of a building's structural or architectural envelope.
- Casting slab
- The prepared flat surface where tilt-up panels are formed, finished, and cured before lifting. It is often the building's future floor slab.
- Panel lift
- The crane operation that raises a cured tilt-up panel from the casting slab and places it in its final location.
- Temporary bracing
- Adjustable supports that hold a tilt-up panel plumb and stable until permanent roof, floor, or wall connections are installed.
- Embed plate
- A steel plate or insert cast into a tilt-up panel to receive lifting hardware, braces, structural connections, or facade elements.
- Reveal
- A groove, recess, or joint detail formed in a tilt-up panel face for architectural expression, shadow lines, or moisture control.
- Panel joint
- The gap between adjacent tilt-up panels that is later sealed, caulked, or finished to weatherproof and complete the wall assembly.
- Erecter
- The contractor or crew responsible for lifting, plumbing, bracing, and securing tilt-up panels on site.
- TCA
- The Tilt-Up Concrete Association, the trade association that organizes the Tilt-Up Convention & Expo and supports tilt-up design and construction standards.
- Tilt-Up Convention & Expo
- The TCA's annual gathering for tilt-up contractors, engineers, architects, suppliers, and construction professionals, held in Salt Lake City in October 2026.
- Panel finish
- The surface treatment applied to a tilt-up panel, such as exposed aggregate, formliner, broom finish, paint, or architectural coating.
- Safety zone
- The exclusion area maintained around a tilt-up panel during lifting and bracing to protect workers from falling objects or panel movement.
- Lifting insert
- A cast-in or drilled anchor used to connect a crane's rigging to a tilt-up panel for safe lifting.
- Brace anchor
- A cast-in or post-installed connection point in the slab or panel that secures temporary bracing during erection.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2026
- Tilt-Up Convention and Expo Salt Lake 2026
- Tilt 2026
- Tilt Salt Lake 2026
- Up Convention 2026
- Up Convention Salt Lake 2026
- Salt Lake USA
- Tilt-up concrete panels and systems
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