Preview 2023 IEOC Speaker Lineup

2023 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference
August 15-16, 2023
Register for IEOC 

NFPA’s 2023 Industry and Economic Outlook Conference is slated to offer an enriching experience to connect with key industry players as well as learn from some of the brightest minds in economics.

Learn about industry forecasts, geopolitical trends, the global marketplace and more from the following general session speakers:

  • Alan Beaulieu, ITR Economics will explore the future of the U.S. economy using a variety of macro- and industry-level perspectives, with an additional focus on key global economies’ effect on the U.S. marketplace.
  • Sean Metcalfe, Oxford Economics will present an update on global industry, energy markets, and the energy transition.
  • Scott Klososky will discuss the current technology landscape and future trends.
  • Taylor St. Germain, ITR Economics will review international economic trends currently affecting the global marketplace and the impact on our future economy.
  • Jim Meil, ACT Research Co., LLC will provide a definitive fluid power industry forecast.
  • Adrian Lloyd, Interact Analysis will cover a variety of topics around automation and electrification and how they impact manufacturing.

Breakout session speakers will explore popular markets and crucial topics to further understand the future of the fluid power industry:

  • Jonathan Starks, FTR Intelligence will discuss the current and future economic and technological trends in the heavy and light truck market.
  • Bill Baker, Off Highway Research will rely upon experience and research in machinery markets to provide an outlook for the fluid power industry’s top end-use market: construction machinery forecast.
  • Eli Lustgarten, ESL Consultants, Inc. will take a deep dive into the drivers and outlook surrounding our industry’s second-largest end-use market: agricultural machinery.
  • Chris Chidzik, Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) will examine key industrial markets and their current standing in the U.S.

For additional details on the event schedulevisibility opportunities and more, visit the IEOC website.

Recent Posts

Q1-Q3 2024 US Trade Data Updated: Mexico Dominates Fluid Power Trade with US

The first three quarters of USITC 2024 data have been released, revealing how it has been measuring up to last year’s US import and export levels of fluid power products. US fluid power exports are on course finishing the year with a growth rate whereas fluid power imports to the US are behind schedule. 2023-dollar…

Read More about Q1-Q3 2024 US Trade Data Updated: Mexico Dominates Fluid Power Trade with US

NAM Regulatory Update: Small Manufacturers: Congress Must Restore Full Expensing

As part of an effort to bring more information about the regulatory and legal environment facing American manufacturers, NFPA is monitoring the newsfeed of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and will be bringing important updates like this to the attention of NFPA members. (October 17, 2024) As part of the NAM’s “Manufacturing Wins” tax…

Read More about NAM Regulatory Update: Small Manufacturers: Congress Must Restore Full Expensing

Breaking the Mold: Inspiring Paths to Leadership in the Fluid Power Industry

This episode of Fluid Power Forum features Jeff Behling, President and CEO of STAUFF Corporation. Listen to the Podcast Here Jeff’s journey from the shop floor to the executive suite is a testament to the power of perseverance, continuous learning, and seizing opportunities. His story is relevant not just because of his unique background but…

Read More about Breaking the Mold: Inspiring Paths to Leadership in the Fluid Power Industry