The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has appointed Scott Young, head of region North America at Volvo Construction Equipment, as chair of ConExpo 2029. The announcement follows the 2026 edition of the show.
“The 2026 show set new benchmarks for innovation, engagement and industry collaboration,” says Dana Wuesthoff, ConExpo show director. “We are thrilled to welcome Scott 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.”
Young has participated in AEM leadership for many years as part of the association’s boards and committees.
“I’m honored to work with AEM in this role as our industry undergoes an historic transformation,” says Young. “ConExpo 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.”
Young became Volvo CE’s head of region North America in September 2023. He has more than 25 years of experience in the construction equipment industry at Ingersoll Rand and Volvo CE, having previously served as head of uptime, leading the implementation of new technologies and business models in partnership with the Volvo CE dealer network. He holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and an Executive MBA from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
ConExpo is North America’s construction trade show for equipment, products, services and technologies in the construction and aggregates industries. Held every three years in Las Vegas, the event brings together contractors, manufacturers and industry professionals from around the world. The next show will take place 13–17 March 2029.
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