CONEXPO-CON/AGG names Vovlo CE’s Scott Young as 2029 Chair

Following a successful 2026 show, CONEXPO-CON/AGG has announced a new Chair for the 2029 convention: Scott Young, head of sales region North America for Volvo Construction Equipment. Scott has been an active participant in the Association of Equipment Manufacturers leadership for many years as part of the association's boards and committees.

"The 2026 show set new benchmarks for innovation, engagement, and industry collaboration," said CONEXPO-CON/AGG Show Director Dana Wuesthoff. "We are thrilled to welcome Scott Young as Chair for 2029. His vision and leadership will help us build on that momentum and deliver an even more impactful event for the construction community."

"I'm honoured to work with AEM in this role as our industry undergoes a historic transformation," said Young. "CONEXPO-CON/AGG is one of the world's largest platforms to showcase innovations that help our customers navigate change, overcome challenges, and improve performance. We'll build on this year's success and look ahead to 2029."

Scott Young currently serves as head of sales region North America for Volvo Construction Equipment, a position he has held since September 1, 2023. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with over 25 years in the construction equipment industry at both Ingersoll Rand and Volvo. In his previous role, Scott served as head of uptime, where he led teams to implement new technologies and business models focused on services and product support, in partnership with the Volvo CE dealer network. He holds a degree in civil engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, and an Executive MBA from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.