Volvo CE's Scott Young Appointed Chair of CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2029
Scott Young, Head of Region North America at Volvo Construction Equipment, has been appointed chair of the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2029 trade show.
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What Happened
Scott Young, Volvo Construction Equipment's Head of Region North America, has been named chair of CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2029. Young has over 25 years of industry experience at Ingersoll Rand and Volvo CE, and previously served as Head of Uptime leading new technology implementations. He holds a civil engineering degree and an Executive MBA.
“I'm honored to work with AEM in this role as our industry undergoes an historic transformation. 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.”
CONEXPO-CON/AGG, held every three years in Las Vegas, is North America's largest construction trade show. The next event takes place March 13-17, 2029. The 2026 show set new benchmarks, according to show director Dana Wuesthoff, who welcomed Young's vision and leadership to deliver an even more impactful event.
Why this matters
The appointment signals continuity and leadership for the construction industry's largest North American event as it builds on the record-setting 2026 show.
Terms in This Story
- CONEXPO-CON/AGG
- North America's largest construction trade show, held every three years in Las Vegas.
- AEM
- Association of Equipment Manufacturers, a trade association for the equipment manufacturing industry.
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