One of the truest hallmarks of leadership is the ability to bring focus and direction during times of instability and change. Like the symbol of a rising star serving as a steady guide, leaders often task themselves with providing clarity and orientation – especially when it’s needed most.
It’s why AEM is bringing the leaders of today and tomorrow who are making an indelible mark on their respective industries at the upcoming 2026 Annual Conference. This November, several leaders will share relevant insights and valuable perspectives to help conference attendees reflect, recalibrate, and – most importantly – prepare to lead with intention themselves.
Don’t miss the perfect “Moment to Rise” and help guide what’s coming next for the non-road equipment manufacturing industry. Register now for the 2026 AEM Annual Conference and secure your spot at the industry’s most important gathering of the year.
While in attendance at Annual this fall, be sure to carve out some time to hear from:
Mandela Legacy Foundation Chairman Zondwa Mandela – Purpose-driven leadership can create meaningful social impact and strengthen communities. Drawing on his experience development programs, public-private partnerships, youth employment initiatives, and entrepreneurship efforts, Mandela will use his time at AEM’s Annual Conference to challenge attendees to think beyond bottom-line organizational success and embrace leadership that focuses on inclusivity.
EQ@Amazon Initiative Founder Rich Hua – Emotional intelligence has never more important and valuable in the workplace than it is right now. It’s why Hua’s session at AEM’s Annual Conference will explore how emotionally intelligent leadership helps organizations navigate rapid change while keeping teams engaged, aligned, and resilient. Drawing on his experience building Amazon’s 70,000-member EQ community and reaching more than 1.5 million leaders, employees, customers, and partners worldwide, Hua will share practical strategies and tools that help organizational organizations to thrive amid ongoing uncertainty.
Futurist Sam Jordan – The convergence of artificial intelligence, smart sensors, and biotechnology is currently working a new and powerful technology supercycle that’s reshaping industries and redefining the future of business. As the Future Today Strategy Group’s leading researcher on human-AI interaction, digital ecosystems, next-generation technologies, and emerging computing infrastructure, Jordan is well-positioned to speak to AEM Annual Conference attendees about how to translate complex technological shifts into actionable business strategies.
100things Philanthropic Movement Founder Sebastian Terry – In an inspiring and thought-provoking session at AEM Annual Conference, Sebastian Terry will share how the unexpected loss of a close friend prompted him to create a personal bucket list that transformed the course of his life and sparked a global movement centered on purpose, courage, and meaningful action. Drawing on his experiences helping organizations like Google, Berkshire Hathaway, and Bank of America unlock their full potential, Terry will challenge attendees to rethink conventional definitions of success and make more intentional choices in both their professional and personal lives.
The AEM Annual Conference is the premier gathering for member executives and the next generation of industry leaders to examine what lies ahead for their organizations and the off‑road equipment manufacturing industry.
Participants attend annually to engage in critical networking and discussions, hear valuable perspectives on timely topics of importance, as well as gain insights into what the future holds for the non-road equipment manufacturing industry.
With strong demand expected, now is the time to secure your place at the industry’s premier executive event. Register now to join hundreds of other AEM members and industry leaders in Tucson, Arizona, this November.
