SHANGHAI, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hosted by Informa Markets, the World of Concrete Asia (WOCA) will take place from August 13-15 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. Spanning over 34,500㎡, the exhibition will bring together 650+ exhibitors and 40,000+ professional attendees to explore cutting-edge trends in global construction and infrastructure.
As a flagship event of Informa Markets' "World of Concrete" series, WOCA leverages the international inYangtze River Deltafluence of WOC—the world's largest concrete exhibition—to comprehensively cover the concrete, flooring, and mortar sectors. By connecting 3,000+ industry experts, engineering firms, and trading enterprises across key markets such as North America, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, WOCA has become a vital platform for China's concrete industry to access global resources and expand international collaboration.
Focusing on High-Quality Development: Two Key Themes Leading the Industry's Future
WOCA 2025 features two dedicated theme zones:
1. "GREAT FLOORING, GREAT OWNER!" Zone
Centered on end-user needs, this zone will delve into the value of the industrial chain, establishing a benchmark exhibition area for "greta flooring" and hosting a series of themed salons. It has attracted over 300 high-quality property owners to jointly drive industry quality upgrades.
2. "WOCA - FIRST STOP FOR GLOBAL EXPANSION" Zone
With a vast lineup of exhibitors covering high-end supply chains, WOCA brings together industry leaders from China and across Asia. The exhibition spans the entire industrial chain—from material suppliers to equipment manufacturers—showcasing products including materials, finished products, additives, machinery, tools, and more.
WOCA 2025 presents exciting programs featuring:
13 August (Tuesday)
Development of High Quality Concrete Flooring Conference
Terrazzo Innovation & Value Breakthrough — Commercial Design & Garage Renovation
Golden Trowel Asia 2025
WOCA Southeast Asia Concrete Technology Innovation and Industry Synergy Development Forum
Concrete Short Video Traffic Explosion Bootcamp
Concrete Waterproofing and Leakage Prevention Engineering Conference & Innovative Materials and Application Technology Forum
14 August (Wednesday)
Floor Cracking Technology Seminar
WOCA Flooring Supermarket Club Forum
Special Mortar Innovation & High-Quality Development Forum
13-14 August
WOCA Featured Education Session
WOCA Match Making Meeting
The Grand Final of 2nd National Flooring Installation Professional Skills Competition
Great Flooring, Great Owner! — WOCA Awards and Golden Trowel Awards Winning Projects Technical Exchange Salon
Meanwhile, under the guidance of China Construction Industry Association, Informa Markets will co-host the "Yangtze River Delta Intelligent Construction & Green Low-Carbon Exhibition 2025" with key industry organizations including: Yangtze River Delta Engineering Quality Alliance, Shanghai Engineering Construction Quality Management Associatio, Jiangsu Construction Industry Association, Zhejiang Engineering Construction Quality Management Association, Anhui Construction Engineering Quality and Safety Association, The forum will convene leading enterprises such as Shanghai Chengtou, Shanghai Construction Group, and China Construction Eighth Engineering Division Corp., bringing professional insights to advance intelligent, industrialized and green transformation of infrastructure development.
Centered on the theme "Exploring Smart Innovation Pathways to Elevate Engineering Quality", the event will focus on intelligent construction and quality enhancement in the Yangtze River Delta region. It will showcase cutting-edge achievements across multiple domains: BIM and digital technologies, New construction industrialization, Intelligent manufacturing, Low-carbon materials, Smart transportation, Low-altitude economy, ect. aiming to drive deep integration of technology and construction practices, fostering high-quality development in the sector.
The exhibition features dedicated zones including Great House (Low-Carbon), Intelligent Construction, Transportation Technology Innovation, and Prefabricated Components, systematically showcasing the latest achievements in Super terminal engineer, Smart construction, Digitalization, Low-carbon transportation, BIM and digital technologies, New construction industrialization, Low-carbon materials, Low-altitude economy
A series of specialized events on transportation engineering will be held, including:
- Shanghai Transportation Technology Innovation Conference (featuring cutting-edge technological achievements)
- Smart Construction Training Workshop for Transportation Engineering
- Live Demonstrations of Construction Robots
- Policy-Technology Integration Forum on Intelligent Construction
- Yangtze River Delta Great Housing Construction New Technology Release Conference
Industry Giants Gather to Showcase Cutting-Edge Technologies
The exhibition has attracted leading domestic and international brands, including:
Material Suppliers
Sika, Shanghai Languan New Building Materials Co., Ltd., Shanghai Zhengou Industrial Co., LTD, Suzhou Meiguowang Floor Coating Materials Co., Ltd., Shanghai GangQi Building Materials Co., Ltd, Morient Mortar, Guangdong Youboshi Technology Co., Ltd, Shanghai Shuaitu Coatings Co., Ltd, Shanghai Boge Building Materials Co., Ltd, Jingjiang, Guangdong Naidisi Chemical Co., Ltd., JIANGSU SANMU GROUP CO . LTD, Guangzhou shiyuan nano material co., Ltd, Tangshan Polar Bear Building Materials Co., Ltd., Saint-Gobain
Equipment Manufacturers
Fujian Xingyi Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd., Ningbo Cheers Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., CONMEC Engineering Co., Ltd., Shanghai Jiansong Industry and Trade Co., Ltd, Shandong Huaang Engineering Equipment Co., Ltd, Henan Changge Qiutian Machinery Factory, shandong vanse machinery technology co., ltd, Shandong Qiangwei Grinding Materials Co., Ltd., Shanghai Bluejun Environmental Technology Co., Ltd., Foshan Orcas Robot Co., Ltd, Bozhilin, Anhui Best New Building Materials Technology Co., Ltd
Contractors (Live Flooring Demos)
Shangxi Yangsen, Chengdu Keyixin, Shanghai Wang Weiping Building Decoration Engineering Co., Ltd., Xi'an Bifuer, Jiangsu Dilin, Shanghai Yangsen
Exhibitors will collectively present the latest materials, technologies, and equipment in concrete, flooring, and mortar sectors, showcasing industry trends at the forefront.
Pre-registration Closing Soon–Exclusive Benefits Await!
Visitor pre-registration is in its final stage. Benefits include:
1. Free 3-day exhibition access
2. Express entry via dedicated channels
3. First-hand access to new product releases
4. Dedicated 1-on-1 consultant service
5. Priority participation in demos & forums
6. Exclusive VIP lounge for international visitors (with charging stations & refreshments)
7. Shanghai travel guides & maps
8. Discounted rates at partner hotels
9. Business matchmaking services
10. Factory tour opportunities
Group Visits? Enjoy VIP & Team Registration Perks!
If your company plans to organize a group to visit WOCA or has specific purchasing needs, it is recommended to pre-register in advance to enjoy a more convenient exhibition experience!
WOCA provides group registration and VIP buyer services for traders, engineering companies, owners, etc., making your visit more efficient and convenient.
For groups with more than 15 people, the organizer will enjoy a 3-day and 2-night hotel stay, and all group members will enjoy VIP benefits.
Important Notes:
- Pre-registration deadline approaching
- Group visits require advance booking
Join us in Shanghai this August to explore concrete industry innovations! WOCA 2025 looks forward to your participation in driving progress together.
For more information and to register, visit http://en.wocasia.cn or contact Rona Luo at rona.luo@informa.com .
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About Informa Markets
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure. As the world's leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year.
About WOC Asia
World of Concrete was launched in 1975 and has successfully held for more than 50 years. The show owned and produced by Informa Exhibitions, has been the only international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries.
World of Concrete Asia, part of the "World of Concrete" series, has become one of the major events in the concrete and masonry industry in the region. World of Concrete Asia (WOCA) is a One-stop Trade Platform for Concrete, Flooring, Mortar.
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- New framework brings together Aon's Risk Capital and Human Capital data with public sentiment analysis from Gallup to create a portfolio view of risk
- Creates further clarity into how risks compound across four megatrends, how resilience is built and activated and where targeted actions can most effectively influence performance
DUBLIN, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, announced today that it is releasing insights from a new, data-driven tool to help organizations build sustainable resilience and unlock growth: Aon's Resilience Quotient.
Developed in collaboration with Gallup, Aon's Resilience Quotient responds to a critical insight: in a time of increasing populism and fragmented sources of information, quantitative data alone is not enough to make long-term decisions. Combining public sentiment on global issues with risk and people data and analytics enables greater clarity and confidence to invest and grow amidst uncertainty and volatility.
By integrating Aon's proprietary Risk Capital and Human Capital analytics with the results of Gallup's World Poll covering 140 countries for more than 20 years, the firm's Resilience Quotient captures both objective conditions and subjective sentiment, revealing where sentiment signals hidden risks and potential opportunities to achieve greater resilience. This system-level view enables leaders to spot emerging risks sooner, prioritize resilience investments and move from reactive risk management to proactive decision-making.
"When making decisions around investment, workforce or managing geopolitical risk, a portfolio view is far superior to a siloed perspective," said Greg Case, president and CEO of Aon. "Understanding sentiment can be an opportunity signal or an early warning. Leaders who are limited to only some of the relevant metrics risk missing the signals that matter most. Aon's Resilience Quotient delivers an integrated view to help organizations act decisively, strengthen resilience and unlock sustainable growth."
Four interconnected megatrends – Trade, Technology, Weather and Workforce – are reshaping the global operating environment in ways that traditional models struggle to anticipate. Aon's Resilience Quotient provides a clearer view of the tradeoffs within these interactions: how trade volatility can amplify technology risk, how climate pressures influence workforce mobility and how sentiment can either reinforce resilience or heighten operational risk, even when the fundamentals appear strong.
To illustrate the insights from its Resilience Quotient, the firm published three case studies addressing some of the most relevant and urgent issues facing the 2026 global economy:
- Realizing the Opportunity of AI: Securing Data Center Growth
Data centers are the backbone of the digital economy and with nearly $1.3 trillion projected to be invested globally in data centers by 2030, their rapid expansion brings unprecedented risks. Aon's Resilience Quotient shows that resilience varies sharply at the sub-national level, often more than underlying risk. Within the U.S., Iowa emerges as the most resilient destination for data center development, combining very low overall risk with exceptionally strong trade and weather resilience. "Aon's Resilience Quotient shows that Iowa's resilience–risk balance is roughly twice the national median, demonstrating how governance quality, institutional confidence and preparedness materially shape long-term infrastructure outcomes," said Joe Peiser, CEO of Commercial Risk Solutions at Aon. "This underscores the opportunity for leaders who understand the combined effect of low risk, resilient trade and weather systems and a strong foundation of public trust — factors that ultimately determine where AI infrastructure can grow at scale."
DUBLIN, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, announced today that it is releasing insights from a new, data-driven tool to help organizations build sustainable resilience and unlock growth: Aon's Resilience Quotient.
Developed in collaboration with Gallup, Aon's Resilience Quotient responds to a critical insight: in a time of increasing populism and fragmented sources of information, quantitative data alone is not enough to make long-term decisions. Combining public sentiment on global issues with risk and people data and analytics enables greater clarity and confidence to invest and grow amidst uncertainty and volatility.
By integrating Aon's proprietary Risk Capital and Human Capital analytics with the results of Gallup's World Poll covering 140 countries for more than 20 years, the firm's Resilience Quotient captures both objective conditions and subjective sentiment, revealing where sentiment signals hidden risks and potential opportunities to achieve greater resilience. This system-level view enables leaders to spot emerging risks sooner, prioritize resilience investments and move from reactive risk management to proactive decision-making.
"When making decisions around investment, workforce or managing geopolitical risk, a portfolio view is far superior to a siloed perspective," said Greg Case, president and CEO of Aon. "Understanding sentiment can be an opportunity signal or an early warning. Leaders who are limited to only some of the relevant metrics risk missing the signals that matter most. Aon's Resilience Quotient delivers an integrated view to help organizations act decisively, strengthen resilience and unlock sustainable growth."
Four interconnected megatrends – Trade, Technology, Weather and Workforce – are reshaping the global operating environment in ways that traditional models struggle to anticipate. Aon's Resilience Quotient provides a clearer view of the tradeoffs within these interactions: how trade volatility can amplify technology risk, how climate pressures influence workforce mobility and how sentiment can either reinforce resilience or heighten operational risk, even when the fundamentals appear strong.
To illustrate the insights from its Resilience Quotient, the firm published three case studies addressing some of the most relevant and urgent issues facing the 2026 global economy:
"Aon's Resilience Quotient shows that Iowa's resilience–risk balance is roughly twice the national median, demonstrating how governance quality, institutional confidence and preparedness materially shape long-term infrastructure outcomes," said Joe Peiser, CEO of Commercial Risk Solutions at Aon. "This underscores the opportunity for leaders who understand the combined effect of low risk, resilient trade and weather systems and a strong foundation of public trust — factors that ultimately determine where AI infrastructure can grow at scale."
- Workforce Transformation: AI Adoption and the Next Generation Workforce
The acceleration of AI adoption is transforming the workforce, but most organizations face a critical gap between the demand for AI skills and their readiness to adapt. The Resilience Quotient highlights how workforce engagement, trust and institutional preparedness are essential to harnessing AI's potential, making resilience the key differentiator between organizations that thrive through change and those that risk falling behind. "Aon's Resilience Quotient equips leaders to navigate rapid AI change with confidence," said Lisa Stevens, chief administrative officer at Aon. "These insights help create the conditions for early‑career employees to build the skills and confidence they need — so instead of losing a generation of talent, we cultivate one that is more capable and resilient than ever."
"Aon's Resilience Quotient equips leaders to navigate rapid AI change with confidence," said Lisa Stevens, chief administrative officer at Aon. "These insights help create the conditions for early‑career employees to build the skills and confidence they need — so instead of losing a generation of talent, we cultivate one that is more capable and resilient than ever."
- Rethinking Humanitarian Finance: A New Approach to Forced Migration
Over 120 million people are currently displaced by conflict, climate and systemic crises, reshaping societies and economies worldwide. Aon's Resilience Quotient highlights Venezuela and Colombia to illustrate the tradeoffs between investing resources at the source of migration — supporting those facing institutional erosion, food insecurity and economic collapse — or directing investment to more stable countries like Colombia that are absorbing people fleeing unlivable conditions. "Forced displacement results from extreme weather and man-made disasters like conflict and economic failure," said Bridget Gainer, chief public affairs officer at Aon. "If we could leverage the forecasting and financial capability of insurance to better predict and more quickly mitigate the impact of this volatility, we could help create conditions that allow populations to remain and rebuild in their home countries."
"Forced displacement results from extreme weather and man-made disasters like conflict and economic failure," said Bridget Gainer, chief public affairs officer at Aon. "If we could leverage the forecasting and financial capability of insurance to better predict and more quickly mitigate the impact of this volatility, we could help create conditions that allow populations to remain and rebuild in their home countries."
"Resilience is not a single blueprint, it's the way systems mitigate, adapt and transform under pressure. Aon's Resilience Quotient functions as a pressure gauge, surfacing the trade‑offs and early signals that help leaders strengthen resilience where it matters most," said Joe Daly, managing partner at Gallup. "We're proud to collaborate with Aon to combine Gallup's global sentiment analytics with Aon's Risk Capital and Human Capital data, turning confidence into actionable insight."
New insights from Aon's Resilience Quotient suggest that going forward, resilience priorities will shift from static risk management to dynamic, localized strategies. As disruptions become more complex and frequent, organizations will need to tailor resilience investments to specific geographies, sectors and even sub-regional contexts. Aon's Resilience Quotient is supported with a real-time analytics and AI-enabled insights platform, built by Quantum Rise, providing deeper visibility into evolving risk and resilience signals as conditions change.
Aon and Gallup will join global decision-makers at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting to advance these critical discussions on restoring confidence and unlocking sustainable growth.
Learn more about Aon's Resilience Quotient and explore the case studies here.
About Aon
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Aon's Resilience Quotient Cuts Through Uncertainty and Volatility to Help Businesses Move from Risk to Resilience and Growth
