Last week, statistics reporters, analysts, and managers from dozens of AEM member companies gathered at the association's Milwaukee headquarters to participate in the 2026 AEM Market Share Statistics Fall Meetings & Forum. The three-day event offered attendees a valuable opportunity to come together and expand their knowledge, learn best practices, collaborate with industry peers, and strengthen professional networks.
Held over three days, the 2026 Market Share Statistics Fall Meetings & Forum featured:
- AEM Market Share Statistics committees met covering key equipment sectors
- Industry outlook presentations focused on both the agriculture and construction equipment markets
- Member panel discussions designed to share insights, experiences, and best practices from across the industry
- Hargrove Association Insights (HAI) feedback and model management sessions
- An educational presentation from keynote speaker Dr. Jeremy Kedziora exploring the impact and opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI)
- Peer-to-peer meetups, guided table discussions, and happy hours
“The Fall Meetings & Forum is an invaluable opportunity for statistics professionals to connect and learn from one another,” said AEM Senior Director of Market Share Statistics Jacquelyn La Favor. “The insights and relationships built during the three-day event strengthen our programs and help to ensure AEM continues to deliver the trusted market data our members rely on.”
In addition to educational programming and committee work, attendees took part in a variety of networking opportunities after-hours, providing valuable opportunities to connect with colleagues and exchange ideas outside of formal meeting sessions.
The forum also recognized outstanding participation in AEM's statistics programs. 62 companies were awarded Outstanding Merit Awards for their stellar performance and involvement in AEM Market Share Statistics programs. Awarded companies were recognized for superior performance in areas of policy and procedures, including on-time reporting, engagement through attendance at meetings and educational sessions, and volunteer leadership that helps statistics committees govern, evolve, and grow.
The annual Fall Meetings & Forum continues to serve as an important opportunity for AEM member companies to collaborate on the programs that provide trusted market insights and help shape the future of the association's industry-leading statistics offerings.
For more information on AEM Market Share Statistics or the Market Share Statistics Annual Conference, contact AEM's Jacquelyn LaFavor at jlafavor@aem.org.
