Top Reasons to Attend the 2019 IEOC

August 12 – 14, 2019
Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort, Oak Brook, IL
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NFPA’s 2019 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC) combines valuable networking opportunities with actionable economic insights. There are many reasons it is NFPA’s most popular annual event, but the top takeaways that keep attendees coming back include:

Industry Projections
The conference is set to provide a variety of in-depth forecasts about key fluid power customer markets. Get mobile and industrial-specific information Tuesday afternoon during the breakout sessions plus industry-wide outlooks from IEOC favorites Eli Lustgarten and Alex Chausovsky.

Global Economics
The lineup of popular economists address our industry’s concerns about today’s global marketplace with insights and projections. Get the best of ITR and Oxford Economics Tuesday morning.

Networking
As the best-attended NFPA event of the year, attendees can take advantage of the opportunity to network with industry decision-makers from across the fluid power supply chain. Special activities include the NFPA Foundation Invitational Golf Tournament, Power of Association Reception and Dinner, networking breakfasts and lunches, and council or committee meetings.

Research & Technology Information
Presentations help attendees discover the economic influence of technological breakthroughs that are likely to impact the industry for years to come. Learn about “Robotics and IoT in the Industrial Marketplace” from Donna Ritson, “Analysis of IoT in Manufacturing” from IHS Technology, and “The Future of Technology and Its Impact on Manufacturing” from John Ellis.

Strategic Planning Solutions
The event’s timing, lineup of experts, and economic content make it a complete strategic planning resource.

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