VitalEdge at AED Summit 2026: Where Innovation Meets Your Operation

January 8, 2026

Why we’re excited to be part of this year’s conversation and what you’ll find at our booths

We’re heading into AED Summit with genuine excitement. Not because it’s another trade show on the calendar, but because this event represents what we value most about the equipment industry: dealers coming together to tackle real challenges, share honest experiences, and figure out what’s next.

Our Commitment to the Heavy Equipment Industry

For VitalEdge, AED Summit isn’t a marketing event. It’s an opportunity to show up for an industry we’ve been serving for decades. We’re bringing our full team, our latest innovations, and our best thinking to Dallas because we believe in the power of face-to-face conversations about the challenges dealers are navigating right now.

One of the things we value most about AED Summit is the chance to reconnect with dealers we already work alongside, while also meeting new teams who are thinking about what’s next. Those return conversations matter. They tell us what’s working, what needs to evolve, and where we can be better partners.

Whether you’re wrestling with operational efficiency, exploring what AI actually means for your dealership, or simply trying to find a system strategy that won’t feel outdated in two years, we want to be a resource. This year, we’ve designed our presence at AED Summit to make that easier than ever.

What You’ll Find at VitalEdge Booths #259 & #260

We’re not just setting up booths. We’re creating dedicated stations where you can see, touch, and understand how different parts of our platform work together to solve real dealership challenges.

Booth #259: VitalEdge Platform Hub

Four demo stations, each focused on a different aspect of dealership operations:

e-Emphasys ERP: Comprehensive operational excellence for equipment dealers who need complete visibility across their business

IntelliDealer DMS: Intuitive, streamlined dealership management that makes daily operations smoother

AI-Powered Intelligence: Purpose-built AI tools for dealerships, not generic solutions retrofitted for your industry

• Tuesday, January 20: See Tech Assist and Insights Agent in action

• Wednesday, January 21: Experience VitalEngage and Smart Salesforce

Business Intelligence: Beyond reporting. Proactive intelligence that helps you make better decisions faster

Booth #260: Integrated Rental by VitalEdge

Dedicated space for rental-focused conversations and demonstrations. If rental is a growing part of your operation (or you want it to be), this is where we can dig into the specific challenges and opportunities you’re facing.

Stop by to experience hands-on walkthroughs of real rental workflows, including:

IR Deal and Contract Management

Service Queue and IR Yard

Dispatch and Call Log

Reporting for utilization, performance, and visibility

Our Sessions: Practical Conversations About What’s Actually Working

We’re contributing two sessions that reflect conversations we’re having with dealers every day:

AI and the Modern Dealership: What’s Here, What’s Next, and What Actually Works

Speaker: Mitsu Madhani, Senior Director, VitalEdge Technologies

Monday, January 19 | 4:30–5:30 PM CST

This isn’t an AI hype session. Mitsu will share real-world use cases across sales, service, rental, and parts. Practical applications that are delivering results for early adopters. You’ll leave with clarity on where AI fits today and what it might mean for your operation in the near future.

How Smart Dealers Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Alise Moncure, President, Expansion Markets, VitalEdge Technologies

Wednesday, January 21 | 2:30–3:30 PM CST

Technology investments are significant, and no dealer wants to be locked into systems that can’t evolve. Alise will help you think through modernization decisions more strategically. She’ll help you consider not just immediate needs but long-term operational resilience, especially for rental operations.

Ways to Connect With Us at AED Summit

We’ve made it easy to engage with our team, whether you want a quick conversation at our booth or a deeper discussion about your specific challenges.

Visit Our Booths

Tuesday, January 20

10:45 AM – 2:30 PM: Open to all attendees. Stop by anytime

2:30 PM – 4:45 PM: Private meetings (schedule in advance)

4:45 PM – 6:45 PM: Summit Happy Hour Reception in the exhibit hall

Wednesday, January 21

10:45 AM – 2:30 PM: Open to all attendees

Join Us at Industry Events

Diamonds & Denim Fundraising Gala

Monday, January 19 | 6:30–9:30 PM CST | Chantilly Ballroom

Supporting the industry we serve, together.

Summit Happy Hour with Mentalist Giancarlo Bernini

Tuesday, January 20 | 4:45–6:45 PM CST | Exhibit Hall

Network, relax, and experience something unexpected. Giancarlo Bernini will be performing during the reception.

Experience the Exhibit Hall

Throughout the event, you’ll find:

Lego Station to Build Your Own Avatar: A hands-on creative break

Mini Golf: Because conversations happen best when you’re not standing still

Two-Booth Stamp Card Giveaway: Collect stamps at both VitalEdge booths and enter to win a $500 gift card

Schedule Time With Our Product and Executive Teams

Want to dig deeper into how VitalEdge can support your specific operation? Our product specialists and executive leadership will be onsite throughout the Summit for focused conversations.

Schedule a meeting: https://vitaledge.com/resources/event/2026-aed-summit/

Whether you’re evaluating modernization plans, exploring AI opportunities, or need clarity on system strategy, we’re here for real conversations about what makes sense for your dealership.

Why We’re Excited About AED Summit 2026

Every year, AED Summit reminds us why we do this work. It’s where we hear directly from dealers about what’s working, what’s not, and what keeps you up at night. Those conversations shape our roadmap, inform our product decisions, and keep us grounded in the realities of running an equipment dealership.

This year, we’re showing up with innovations we genuinely believe will make a difference. From AI agents that augment your team’s capabilities to rental management tools built for scale. But more than that, we’re showing up to listen, learn, and contribute to the conversations that move this industry forward.

We’ll see you in Dallas.