Aug. 4-5, 2026 • Springfield, Ill.
Join top farm equipment dealerships from around North America for 2 days of unrivaled learning and networking!
The Dealership Minds Summit features collaborative, dealer-to-dealer learning over a 2-day, knowledge-packed agenda that is guaranteed to give you authoritative strategies from the most progressive minds at farm equipment dealers. Over both days, the Summit offers:
• Focused General Session Presentations: providing a roadmap for implementing leading ideas and technologies for equipment retailing and servicing success.
• Dealer-to-Dealer Panel Presentations: highly interactive sessions that provide practical, proven strategies in use by the industry’s most successful dealerships.
• Informal & Interactive Roundtable Discussions: discover actionable dealer strategies — and answers to your specific questions — via an array of moderated yet informal roundtables.
• Unrivaled Networking & Knowledge Sharing: exchange successes, dissect challenges and vet out ideas with director-level farm equipment dealership leaders in sales, marketing, finance, operations and IT.
No other event gives you a 2-day, FOR DEALERS ONLY learning opportunity featuring targeted sessions that deliver the latest research, ideas and tools to help your dealership reach its top potential.
Dealership Minds Summit Heads to the Land of Lincoln
As the hometown of Abraham Lincoln, Springfield offers a rich historical experience with landmarks like the Lincoln Home, Presidential Library, and Old State Capitol. Beyond its storied past, Springfield boasts a lively downtown, unique local dining, and scenic outdoor space like Washington Park. From seasonal festivals to Route 66 nostalgia, Springfield welcomes visitors with charm, culture, and unforgettable experiences.
Lincoln Home
Only 2 Blocks Away from Dealership Minds Summit venue! Explore Abraham Lincoln's Springfield home and neighborhood, and step back in time to discover his life and legacy.
Old State Capitol
Step into History! Visit the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Ill., where Abraham Lincoln once worked and gave speeches, and explore this iconic site full of political and historical significance.
Presidential Museum
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield offers an engaging look at the life and legacy of America's 16th president.
DMS Host Hotel
The President Abraham Lincoln Springfield DoubleTree Hotel — located in the heart of Springfield — will serve as the 2026 Dealership Minds Summit host hotel.
98.9%
of past attendees would recommend attending the Dealership Minds Summit to other dealers.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS:
Questions about the Dealership Minds Summit?
For general conference inquiries contact Farm Equipment:
Call/Text at 262-777-2401
Or Call Toll Free 866-839-8455
Fax at 262-786-5564
Email at info@farm-equipment.com
To learn about group attendance discounts or sponsorship opportunities
contact Luke Weigel at 262-777-2424 or lweigel@lessitermedia.com
Mail to
P.O. Box 624
Brookfield, WI 53008-0624
