The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has appointed Scott Young, head of region North America at Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), as the chair of CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2029.
The appointment follows the conclusion of the 2026 event. Young has been an active participant in AEM leadership for several years, contributing to the association’s boards and committees.
"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 noted that his tenure comes during a period of significant technical transition for the off-highway sector.
“I’m honored to work with AEM in this role as our industry undergoes an historic transformation,” Young said. “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 assumed his current role as Volvo CE’s head of region North America in September 2023. His career includes more than 25 years of experience in the construction equipment industry, with previous positions at both Ingersoll Rand and Volvo CE.
Prior to his current appointment, Young served as head of uptime, where he led the implementation of new technologies and business models in coordination 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-CON/AGG is the largest construction trade show in North America, highlighting the latest equipment, products, services and technologies for the construction and aggregates industries. The event is held every three years in Las Vegas, bringing together contractors, manufacturers and industry professionals. The next show is scheduled for March 13-17, 2029.
