5 Reasons Leaders Like You Should Attend the 2026 AEM Annual Conference

The leaders shaping the future of AEM and the non-road equipment manufacturing industry it serves all have a few key things in common: they set vision, they inspire confidence, and they illuminate the path forward for their teams.

It's why AEM brings together member company executives and emerging leaders every year at its Annual Conference for three days of enlightening education and meaningful peer-to-peer connections. Set for Nov. 10-12, 2026, at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona, this year's conference centers on the symbol of a rising star and underscores its role as a steady guide amid uncertainty.

And just as Tucson's brilliant, star-filled nights provide clarity and orientation, AEM and its member leaders are being called upon to bring focus and direction to the industry during an era defined by constant change.

Don't miss the perfect "Moment to Rise" and lead what's coming next. Register now for the AEM Annual Conference and secure your spot at the industry's most important gathering of the year.

With the 2026 event just a few short months away, here five reasons leaders like you attend the AEM Annual Conference every year:

1. To Gain Actionable Insight on What's Next - There's no better event for you to find clear, practical perspectives on the factors and decisions shaping the future of the industry. Whether it's insights on the direction of the agriculture or construction markets, equipment end-user challenges and opportunities, or leadership strategies and tactics, what's shared at AEM Annual Conference can be absorbed easily and applied immediately.
2. To Connect With the Right People - AEM's Annual Conference has long been known as an event where meaningful peer-to-peer dialogue takes place between executives and industry partners. More often than not, the conversations happening at this event drive the ideas and collaborations that shape the future of non-road equipment manufacturing.
3. To Be Part of the Industry's Most Important Conversations - AI, workforce trends, public policy, market outlooks. All of it (and more) is covered at AEM's Annual Conference, and each topic is framed in a forward-thinking way to help you take on pressing challenges and promising opportunities.
4. To Learn In Person and Directly From Peers - No Microsoft Zoom calls. No Teams meetings. No on-demand webinar presentations. All insights are shared up close and in person from some industry partners, peers, and subject matter experts.
5. To Experience a Curated Event Designed to Strengthen Strategy and Leadership - The content presented at AEM's Annual Conference can help you apply real-world insights that "move the needle" within your organization and advance the next generation of industry leaders.

As one of AEM's most important executive gatherings, AEM's Annual Conference provides you with a uniquely valuable opportunity to connect with peers about what's on the horizon for non-road equipment manufacturing.

With strong demand expected, now is the time to secure your place at the industry's premier executive event. Register now to join hundreds of other AEM members and industry leaders in Tucson this November.