AED Summit brings together top OEM executives to discuss equipment industry trends
The OEM panel discussion features an open dialogue on current challenges, future trends, and strategies shaping the equipment market
Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) has shared the exclusive OEM Panel Discussion that will take place at the 2026 AED Summit, taking place January 19 - 21 in Dallas, Texas. The session will bring some of the most influential voices in the equipment industry together for an in-depth conversation on current challenges, future trends, and strategies that will shape the equipment market.
Marc Johnson, principal at Pinion, will moderate the panel, guiding a dynamic discussion among five respected OEM executives: Rod Bull, chief executive officer of Komatsu North America Corp.; Scott Young, president and head of region 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.
The OEM Panel is expected to be one of the most highly attended sessions of the 2026 Summit, drawing dealers, manufacturers, and service providers from across North America and beyond.
"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."
Other highlights at the 2026 Summit in Dallas
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, featuring over 40 expert-led sessions, more than 200 exhibiting companies, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Attendees will gain invaluable strategic insights to help drive their businesses forward in a rapidly evolving market.
