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Dallas, TX | January 19-21, 2026

Your Guide to the 2026 AED Summit

Browse important event information for the 2026 AED Summit, including session details, accommodation information, and local tips for visiting Dallas. Plus, be sure to visit TARGIT at Booth #106 during the summit.

WHAT

The only heavy equipment industry event that brings together distributors, manufacturers, and service providers under one roof.

WHEN

8:00 AM January 19th – 3:30 PM
January 21st, 2026

WHERE

Hilton Anatole 2201 N Stemmons Fwy,
Dallas, TX 75207

An Industry-Leading Event for Equipment Dealers and Distributors


The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit is a three-day event that brings together professionals from across the equipment and machinery industry for networking, education, and inspiration. It's a great opportunity to connect with other dealers, OEMs, and industry service providers. 

This year's summit will be hosted at the Hilton Anatole, Dallas' second largest hotel and home to a luxurious spa and fitness center, multiple dining options, lush gardens, and much more — just 15 minutes from DFW International Airport.

Tuesday, Jan. 20th | 2:30 - 3:30 PM

Education Session: Streamlining Dealership Analytics: Lessons from Robert’s Equipment’s Multi-Site BI Implementation

Don't miss our education session at this year's AED Summit! We'll be joined by Robert's Equipment to discuss how they successfully implemented a business intelligence (BI) solution across multiple dealer sites, including the modernization of their reporting processes and the roll-out of cross-branch benchmarking, reporting, and analysis. 

Learn about the company's specific goals and requirements, and their experience throughout the implementation and roll-out of their new solution. Plus,  find out how the dealership uses BI to:

  • Get a complete, up-to-date view of their whole business, including parts, service, finance, rental, and sales
  • Combine data from multiple management systems/data sources and locations
  • Track critical key performance indicators (KPIs) like WIP days, fill rate, and more
  • Create reports and dashboards to manage open orders, service billing, and daily time reports
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Connect With TARGIT at the 2026 AED Summit

Meet up with our team during AED to hear about our business intelligence solutions for heavy equipment. And don't miss our education session with Robert's Equipment on January 20th. 

Learn a bit about our experts below and use the link to schedule a meeting with them during the summit!

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Tim McGuire

Account Executive

With a background in healthcare, finance, and business intelligence, Tim loves helping dealers drive organizational growth through data and integrate timely data analysis into strategic decisions.

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Ashley Jeffers

Account Manager

Ashley's background in sales and business development guide her work as an Account Manager at TARGIT, where she helps customers manage, evolve, and expand their BI solutions over time. 
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Nicole Luer

Account Manager

Nicole brings 11 years of BI experience to her role at TARGIT. She enjoys helping customers achieve their goals and helping individuals shine within their organizations. 
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Jared Cornelius

Director of Presales Consulting

Jared leverages two decades of BI experience in his role at TARGIT. He’s passionate about helping companies become data-driven by identifying the most valuable features and enhancements.

See What's Happening in Dallas

 
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Reunion Tower

Get a birds-eye view of Dallas from the city's most famous landmark. The Reunion Tower hovers 470 feet in the air and offers 360-degree panoramic views of downtown. Visitors can head straight to the observation deck, enjoy a guided tour, or grab a bite to eat at Crown Block, located inside the tower. 
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