NFPA’s 2014 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference Registration is Now Open

May 5, 2014 - PRLog -- This event offers hard data and expert analysis for everyone involved with the fluid power industry. This year’s conference will offer critical insight and opportunities in four major areas—Economics, Industry, Technology, and Networking.

Registration is now open for professionals across the fluid power supply at nfpaevents.com/ieoc/.
Register by July 11^th to receive the lowest registration rate.

This year’s schedule is packed with an outstanding lineup of industry experts. IEOC favorites Alan Beaulieu, Eli Lustgarten and John Walker return with engaging presentations. We also have some exciting new additions this year. Conference 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 – Peter Zeihan

Market Forecasts

·         -Fluid Power Industry Forecast – Ryan Reed, Parker Hannifin Corporation

·         -Fluid Power Customer Markets Overview – Eli Lustgarten, ESL Consultants

·         -Construction Machinery Forecast – Chuck Yengst, Yengst & Associates

·         -Agricultural Machinery Forecast – Karen Ubelhart, Bloomberg Research

·         -Heavy Truck Market Forecast – Don Ake, FTR Associates

·         -Industrial Markets Overview – Dan Meckstroth, MAPI, Inc.

·         -Industrial Machinery Market Forecast – Scott Hazelton, HIS Economics

Technology

·         -Market Technology Trends – Construction Industry – Chuck Yengst, Yengst & Associates

·         -Market Technology Trends – Pharmaceutical Processing Industry – Donna Ritson, DDR Communications

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
Have all your questions answered at the IEOC Speakers Forum. Join IEOC’s most popular speakers for an interactive session to close out the first day’s program.

About the NFPA

NFPA provides a forum for the fluid power industry’s channel partners—manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, customers and educators. Its U.S. and multinational members work cooperatively in advancing hydraulic and pneumatic technology through the association’s many programs and initiatives.