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In this webinar, explore how leading organizations seek graduates who can think across borders, navigate cultural complexity, and adapt to rapidly shifting global dynamics. You’ll gain insight into how a Master of International Business equips you to develop this mindset through immersive learning, diverse cohorts, and real-world experiences that prepare you to operate with confidence in international environments.
CNBC’s Steve Sedgwick and Ben Boulos assess the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate President Trump’s use of emergency authority to impose sweeping tariffs and how any refunds could be processed.
The economy demonstrated resilience during 2025 in the face of large policy shifts and intensified uncertainty. Will this resilience continue during 2026, or are stagflation or recession more likely outcomes? How will the labor market fare during 2026? Join MS in Applied Economics Program Director Prakash Loungani for a panel discussion with Torsten Slok, Jason Furman, Peter Coy and Betsey Stevenson who will provide answers to these and other questions about near-term and longer-term prospects for the economy.
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The global concrete and masonry industries will converge in Las Vegas January 20–22, 2026, for the 52nd annual World of Concrete (WOC), with education sessions beginning January 19.
Last year, WOC drew nearly 58,000 professionals and more than 1,500 exhibitors across 750,000 square feet of exhibit space. Organizers say 2026 will offer an even larger platform for innovation, training, and networking, cementing its status as a must-attend event for construction professionals.
Exhibits and Innovations
The show will feature thousands of exhibitors across indoor and outdoor spaces, showcasing the latest products, equipment, and services.
Central Hall highlights include:
North Hall will feature:
South Hall includes:
Outdoor exhibits in the Silver and Bronze Lots will offer live demonstrations and hands-on experiences.
Competitions and Special Events
WOC 2026 will host events such as the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 World Championship, Masonry Skills Challenge, Toughest Tender, Fastest Trowel on the Block, and the Western Star Trucks Get Tough Challenge. Decorative Concrete LIVE! and the Decorative Concrete Experience will showcase products and innovations in decorative concrete. The SAIA Scaffold Builders Challenge offers crews a chance to demonstrate skills in a competitive setting.
Education and Professional Development
The WOC Education Program offers more than 160 sessions for all skill levels, including CEH-approved seminars, fast facts, workshops, and hands-on training. Attendees can earn the WOC Master Certificate (12 CEHs) or Emerging Leader Master Certificate (9 CEHs). Sessions will be offered in English, Spanish, and bilingual formats, with translation services in over 60 languages via the WORDLY platform.
Special events include Breakfast with the Experts, Concrete Polishing Luncheon & Forum, Quality in Concrete Slabs Luncheon, and 3D Construction Printing Luncheon & Forum. New sessions include “Engineering: Designing for Constructability” and “Bridging the Gap Between the General Contractor & Engineer.”
Supporting the Next Generation
WOC will host silent and live auctions for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program, which has raised over $20 million to develop the next generation of concrete industry professionals.
Event Details
Early registration and hotel discounts are available through Dec. 12, 2025.
For more information, visit the World of Concrete website.
Learn about AI from insights from 100+ execs, researchers, and leaked roadmaps into 10 explosive trends poised to reshape work, creativity, and daily life. No hype—just what’s launching. Discover how multimodal AI agents will replace browsers: handling research, bookings, and negotiations autonomously.
See AI CEOs making real-time decisions in Fortune 500 firms, emotion-sensing wearables transforming mental healthcare, and self-coding software that builds apps from voice notes. Even Hollywood faces disruption with AI actors signing contracts. Beyond convenience, these trends solve critical flaws: privacy-preserving AI processes data locally on devices, robot taxes fund universal basic income, and carbon-negative cloud computing turns AI from climate villain to hero. The speed of adoption will shock you—laggards risk obsolescence.
U.S. diplomats are bracing for cuts to the State Department workforce. The layoffs are part of a mass reorganization of the federal agency. NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard reports.
U.S. tariff policies are changing at an unprecedented pace. Do you have the insights you need to navigate customs clearance and ensure accurate imports? Watch our June 26, 2025 “Tariff Trends 2025” webinar, where our expert panel dive into the latest tariff updates and their impact on your shipments. Speakers: Marcus Eeman, Senior Manager, Customs, Flexport; and Tim Vorderstrasse | Head of Drawback, Flexport.
The Supreme Court wrapped up its term this week after a series of significant and contentious rulings. A PBS panel discusses the dynamics of the court and the political implications of the polarization between the conservative supermajority and liberal dissenting voices.
Eric Van Nostrand, the U.S. Treasury Department’s chief economist discusses the U.S. economic outlook.
The global macroeconomic outlook is uncertain, and monetary policy is in a restrictive stance, but American business investment is outperforming expectations. Hiring, though slowing from unsustainable levels, appears steady, and the outlook for future investment appears positive.