2021 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC)
August 16 – 18, 2021
Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center
Register | Book Your Hotel Room
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
- Speaking points will include:
- 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
- Speaking points will include:
- 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
- Speaking points will include:
Like this post? Share it!
Recent Posts
Special Reports from Oxford Economics: Insights on Baltimore Bridge Collapse and Global Scenarios Forecast
A new research briefing and global scenarios report from Oxford Economics has been added to NFPA’s member hub. The latest research briefing focuses on the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Oxford anticipates larger economic implications for the Baltimore economy than nationally. Increases in transportation costs and disruptions are not forecasted to be widespread or large…
NFPA Scholarship Winners Seeking Employment and Internships in the Fluid Power Industry
Through the support of generous donations to the NFPA Education and Technology Foundation, and volunteer NFPA member judges, the NFPA Education and Technology Foundation awarded 26 students $86,000 in scholarships to further their fluid power education for the 2023-24 academic year. The awardees include 23 students from the Fluid Power Scholarship applicant pool and 3 students from the…
Your Participation Inspires Students
Remarkable things happen when members volunteer and participate in NFPA programs and events designed for middle and high school students. The students learn about fluid power, develop an awareness for the industry and careers, and get inspired to continue their fluid power education at the collegiate level. A great example of this pipeline from childhood…