AEM Names Volvo CE’s Scott Young Chair of Conexpo 2029
After a strongly successful Conexpo-Con/Agg 2026, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers has named Scott Young head of sales region North America, Volvo Construction Equipment as chair of Conexpo/Con/Agg 2029. Young has been an active participant in AEM 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 honored 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.
Conexpo 2029 will be held March 13-17, 2029.
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