Preview 2021 IEOC Speakers Ahead of Early Bird Registration Deadline

2021 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC)
August 16 – 18, 2021
Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center
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NFPA’s 2021 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. The lineup of presentations includes outlooks, updates and networking resources for members and non-members who attend the conference. The cut-off for early-bird registration is July 9 and your hotel room must be reserved by July 15 to receive the group rate so don’t delay. Reserve your spot now to ensure your access to the following presentations… in addition to many more!

  • Alan Beaulieu, ITR Economics – “US Market Outlook and its Effect on World Economies”
    • Speaking points will include:
      • Economic impact of COVID-19
      • Macroeconomic effects on the U.S. marketplace and fluid power industry
      • Macroeconomic effects on management objectives
      • Macroeconomic effects on the global marketplace
  • David Nour, The Nour Group, Inc. – “Networking/Relationship Building in a Virtual World”
    • Speaking points will include:
      • Steps to more effectively engage your digital relationships to drive net-new opportunities
      • Best-Practices in Creating New Products/Services through your most valuable business relationships
      • Ideas to Turn Market Challenges into Opportunities in 2021
  • Connor Lokar, ITR Economics – “Fluid Power Industry Forecast”
    • Speaking points will include:
      • Commodities and supply chain vulnerabilities
      • Key end-use markets
      • Related leading indicators
      • Detailed fluid power industry outlooks

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