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AED panel discussion in Dallas

The next AED panel discussion will be held in Dallas, Texas.
By MJ Woof August 6, 2025 Read time: 2 mins
Dallas, Texas will be where the AED’s exclusive panel discussion will be held – image courtesy of © F11photo| Dreamstime.com


Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) is proud to announce a OEM Panel Discussion that will take place at the 2026 AED Summit, January 19-21 in Dallas, Texas. This session will bring together voices in the equipment industry for a 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 OEM executives: Rod Bull, chief executive officer of Komatsu North America Corp.; Scott Young, president/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.

“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 an 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, drawing dealers, manufacturers, and service providers from across North America and beyond.

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, over 200 exhibiting companies, and unmatched networking opportunities. Attendees will gain insights to help drive businesses forward in an evolving market.

 

 

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