As organizations navigate ongoing disruption, AEM member company executives are challenged to set vision, inspire confidence, and illuminate the path forward for their teams and industries.
Often, that means reflecting, recalibrating, and leading with intention to keep their people and companies grounded and move the industry forward.
It’s why AEM chose Moment to Rise: Limitless Possibilities as the theme for the 2026 AEM Annual Conference. Set for Nov. 10-12, 2026, at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona, this year’s conference centers on the symbol of a rising star and underscores the non-road equipment industry’s role as a steady guide amid uncertainty.
“Just as Tucson’s brilliant, star-filled nights provide clarity and orientation, AEM and our member leaders are being called upon to bring focus and direction to our industry during times of constant change,” said AEM Senior Director of Education Programs Helen Horner.
Save the date! The 2026 AEM Annual Conference is set for Nov. 10-12 in Tucson, Arizona. Learn more.
AEM’s Annual Conference has long been known as the premier event for non-road equipment manufacturing executives and the next generation of industry leaders to examine what lies ahead. But it’s also more than just a gathering of leaders. It’s a curated experience designed to design and inform, and AEM’s dedicated and talented Annual Conference Planning Team is already hard at work making sure this year’s event is one not to be missed.
As in years past, the 2026 AEM Annual Conference will feature a full schedule of insightful educational sessions and conversations, as well as valuable opportunities for attendees to:
- Experience crucial networking and discussions with industry partners, peers, and subject matter experts
- Hear valuable industry perspectives
- Gain insights from equipment end users, who will share how changes in equipment are posed to impact the future
Registration for the 2026 AEM Annual Conference will open in June. More information, including a complete agenda for this year’s event, will be made available shortly.
Reserve Your Hotel Room in Advance
Plan ahead and reserve your room at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa now. Book here!
Reserve your room online or by calling 888-527-8989 and mentioning “Association of Equipment Manufacturers.” The room rate is $324 per night and is valid through October 19, 2026, or until the block fills (whichever comes first).
Please note: AEM does not use third party housing services. Attendees should beware of unofficial housing offers and only book accommodations through the information provided above.
For more information about AEM’s Annual Conference, contact Helen Horner at hhorner@aem.org, or reach out to your Account Success Advisor.
