John Somers
VP of Construction and Utility Sector at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), responsible for member services, trade shows like CONEXPO, and industry initiatives around equipment technology, safety, and market intelligence.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 47min
117. John Somers (AEM) + Matt Abeles (ABC) - Plowing Innovation Ahead to CONEXPO 2026
John Somers, AEM VP focused on trade shows and equipment tech, and Matt Abeles, ABC VP driving contractor tech adoption. They preview CONEXPO’s new Ground Breakers Stage. They discuss a mixed fleet collaboration, AI-enabled heavy machinery autonomy as augmentation, and how digital tools have moved from optional to operational.
