Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announced that the Deep Southern Equipment Dealers Association (DSEDA) will co-locate its Annual Meeting with the AED Summit for the next two years, beginning with the 2026 event taking place Jan. 19-21, 2026.
This marks the second consecutive year that DSEDA has chosen to co-locate its annual gathering at the AED Summit, with this new two-year agreement reinforcing a strategic partnership that expands access to industry education, expert insights and valuable peer-to-peer networking.
DSEDA's annual meeting will be held concurrently on January 20–21, giving members access to both its conference content and select AED Summit events.
The 2026 AED Summit is the premier event for the equipment industry, bringing together distributors, manufacturers and service providers from around the world. It offers a powerful platform for professional growth with more than 40 educational sessions, expert panels and keynote presentations from industry leaders. Attendees will gain strategic insights, networking opportunities and access to CONDEX, a dynamic exhibition featuring more than 200 vendors showcasing the latest solutions across construction, agriculture, mining, power generation and industrial markets.
"The Deep Southern Equipment Dealers Association is excited to once again partner with AED for our 2026 and 2027 annual meetings," said Vince Zebeau Jr., president and CEO of DSEDA. "Our members found great value in participating in the 2025 Summit, and we're excited to build on that success in Dallas. This ongoing collaboration allows us to deliver expanded resources, unique learning opportunities and extensive networking connections for our dealer members."
"We are proud to welcome DSEDA back to the AED Summit for a second year and extend our collaboration through 2026 and 2027," said Brian P. McGuire, president and CEO of AED. "This partnership reflects our shared commitment to dealer success and demonstrates how national and regional associations can work together to elevate the entire industry."
For more information, visit www.aedsummit.com.
