Coming off the success of the 2026 show, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has announced the appointment of Scott Young, head of region North America, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), as the chair of ConExpo-Con/AGG 2029.

"The 2026 show set new benchmarks for innovation, engagement and industry collaboration," said Dana Wuesthoff, ConExpo-Con/AGG 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 been an active participant 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," 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."

Young became Volvo CE's head of region North America in September of 2023. He has more than 25 years of experience in the construction equipment industry at both Ingersoll Rand and Volvo CE. Young 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.

For more information, visit volvoce.com.