The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) will host a panel of some of the most influential voices in the equipment industry at the 2026 AED Summit in January.
The exclusive OEM Panel Discussion session will bring together five OEM leaders for an in-depth conversation on current challenges, future trends and strategies that will shape the equipment market.
The panel includes Rod Bull, Chief Executive Officer of Komatsu North America Corp.; Scott Young, President/Head of North America for Volvo Construction Equipment; Michael Ballweber, President of Doosan Bobcat North America; Andrew Ryan, President of LiuGong North America; and Todd Stucke, President of Kubota Tractor Corporation. Marc Johnson, Principal at Pinion, will moderate the panel.
“This panel brings together a highly respected and influential group of industry leaders whose insights will help our members understand where the market is headed and how to adapt,” said Brian P. McGuire, President and CEO of AED. “It’s a unique opportunity to hear directly from the executives shaping the future of equipment manufacturing and distribution.”The OEM Panel is expected to be one of the most highly attended sessions of the 2026 Summit, which takes place January 19 to 21 in Dallas, Texas.
In addition to the OEM Panel, the 2026 Summit will feature a keynote address by Ambassador Nikki Haley, presented as part of Dinner and a Conversation — a candid onstage dialogue with McGuire.
The program also includes First Sergeant Matt Eversmann (Ret.), whose heroic story was portrayed in Black Hawk Down; economist Lauren Saidel-Baker of ITR Economics; and other dynamic speakers delivering critical insights for today’s equipment industry leaders.
The AED Summit is the premier event for the equipment industry, uniting distributors, manufacturers and service providers from around the globe. The 2026 Summit will deliver world-class educational programming, with more than 40 expert-led sessions, 200 exhibiting companies and unmatched networking opportunities.
source: equipment journal
