This year’s highly acclaimed NFPA Industry and Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC) is August 10-12, 2015 at the Westin Chicago North Shore in Wheeling, Illinois. Early bird registration for the event ends July 17th. The conference will offer critical insight and opportunities in economics, market forecasts, technology and networking to help fluid power business leaders successfully plan for the future.
Registration is open for NFPA members and non-members alike at https://nfpahub.com/events/conferences/the-ieoc/.
This year’s schedule is packed with an outstanding lineup of industry experts, including IEOC favorites Alan Beaulieu, Eli Lustgarten, John Walker and Peter Zeihan. Conference presentations and highlights include:
Economics
- Global Economics from an ITR Perspective – Alan Beaulieu, Institute for Trend Research
- Global Economics from an Oxford Economics Perspective – John Walker, Oxford Economics
- Geopolitical Analysis of Global Economics and Energy – Peter Zeihan, Zeihan on Geopolitics
Market Forecasts
- Fluid Power Industry Forecast – Jim Meil, ACT Research
- Fluid Power Customer Markets Overview – Eli Lustgarten, ESL Consultants
- Construction Machinery Forecast – David Phillips, Off-Highway Research
- Agricultural Machinery Forecast – Eli Lustgarten, ESL Consultants
- Heavy Truck Market Forecast – Eric Starks, FTR Associates
- Industrial Markets Overview – Dan Meckstroth, MAPI, Inc.
- Industrial Machinery Market Forecast – Scott Hazelton, IHS Economics
Technology
- Market Technology Trends: Variable Speed Drives – Mark Watson, IHS Technology
Networking
- IEOC Invitational Golf Tournament at Chevy Chase Golf Course
- IEOC Welcome Reception at Chevy Chase Country Club
- Power of Association Reception and Dinner
IEOC Speakers Forum
Join IEOC’s most popular speakers for an economy-driven, interactive session to wrap-up the first day’s program.
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