AEM's upcoming member events are a can’t-miss opportunity to ensure companies get the most out of their AEM membership, and to connect with resources and insights to drive decision-making. This year, regional member events are included in AEM member dues and are available at no cost.
The upcoming member event is scheduled for June 24, 2025, at Twisthink’s Grand Rapids, Michigan headquarters. Additional AEM member events scheduled for later in the summer include:
- The Toro Company in Bloomington, Minnesota.
- Ritchie Bros. in Amaranth, Ontario.
The agenda for the event includes:
- A presentation on smart machinery from Dimitrios Spiliopoulos, Amazon Web Services.
- A deep dive into AEM advocacy efforts from AEM’s Vice President of Federal Affairs, Kate Fox Wood
- A construction and agriculture market update and Q&A with AEM’s Market Intelligence Senior Director & Economist, Al Melhim.
- Roundtable discussions on current business challenges
“These events are not only a great way to connect with other members and AEM staff, but they also give members an opportunity to learn about AEM services that they may have not previously known about,” said AEM Director of Membership and Customer Success Sara Stromski.
Finally, the agenda will include a presentation from association Account Success Advisor Jessica Peterson on member benefits and maximizing AEM membership. All AEM’s core services, priorities, and initiatives help the association work toward achieving the goals associated with its 2025-2027 Strategic Plan. They are:
- Unify, lead, and champion the industry to advance its shared priorities.
- Drive member prosperity through increased engagement with AEM’s portfolio of resources.
- Leverage collective member intelligence to accelerate data-driven solutions that empowers member company growth.
If you have with additional questions about your AEM membership, please contact AEM’s Paul Flemming at pflemming@aem.org.
