Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) is pleased to announce that the Deep Southern Equipment Dealers Association (DSEDA) will co-locate its Annual Meeting with the AED Summit for the next two years, beginning with the 2026 event taking place January 19-21, 2026, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas.
This marks the second consecutive year that DSEDA has chosen to co-locate its annual gathering at the AED Summit, with this new two-year agreement reinforcing a strategic partnership that expands access to industry education, expert insights, and valuable peer-to-peer networking.
DSEDA’s Annual Meeting will be held concurrently on January 20–21, giving members access to both its conference content and select AED Summit events. The 2026 AED Summit is the premier event for the equipment industry, bringing together distributors, manufacturers, and service providers from around the world. It offers a powerful platform for professional growth with 40+ educational sessions, expert panels, and keynote presentations from industry leaders. Attendees will gain strategic insights, unparalleled networking opportunities, and access to CONDEX, a dynamic exhibition featuring 200+ vendors showcasing the latest solutions across construction, agriculture, mining, power generation, and industrial markets.
“The Deep Southern Equipment Dealers Association is excited to once again partner with AED for our 2026 and 2027 Annual Meetings,” said Vince Zebeau, Jr., President & CEO of DSEDA. “Our members found great value in participating in the 2025 Summit, and we’re excited to build on that success in Dallas. This ongoing collaboration allows us to deliver expanded resources, unique learning opportunities, and extensive networking connections for our dealer members.”
Brian P. McGuire, President & CEO of AED, added, “We are proud to welcome DSEDA back to the AED Summit for a second year and extend our collaboration through 2026 and 2027. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to dealer success and demonstrates how national and regional associations can work together to elevate the entire industry.”
For more information and to register for the 2026 AED Summit, visit www.aedsummit.com.
