Mark Your Calendars for the 2016 Industry and Economic Outlook Conference

MILWAUKEE - April 11, 2016 - PRLog -- The Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC) is NFPA's highly anticipated economic event for everyone in the fluid power supply chain-NFPA members and non-members alike-all are invited to attend. Focusing on the opportunities and threats associated with the economy, as they relate specifically to the fluid power industry, the IEOC is set to feature industry experts that share the analyses, hard data and critical insight needed to help fluid power business leaders translate economic trends into competitive intelligence to successfully plan for the future.

Conference content will examine industry economics, market forecasts, and technology breakthroughs likely to impact the fluid power supply chain for years to come. Conference speakers will cover macroeconomic and global trends while also providing insights into key mobile and industrial customer markets. The IEOC is a great opportunity for fluid power professionals to connect, providing one of the best opportunities for information gathering and networking, to help your company advance.

Registration for the conference will open in May.

Conference highlights include:


Economics

·         Global Economics from an ITR Perspective - Alan Beaulieu, ITR Economics
·         Global Economics from an Oxford Economics Perspective - Jeremy Leonard, Oxford Economics

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 - Ann Duignan, J.P. Morgan
·         Heavy Truck Market Forecast - Eric Starks, FTR Associates
·         Industrial Markets Overview - Dan Meckstroth, MAPI, Inc.
·         Energy and Metals Market Outlook - Alex Chausovsky, ITR Economics

Technology

·         Market Technology Trends: The Internet of Things - Mark Watson, IHS Technology

Politics

·         Political Analysis - Charlie Cook, Cook Political Report

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

Another highly acclaimed feature of this conference is the IEOC Speakers Forum. Join IEOC's most popular speakers for an economy-driven, interactive session to wrap-up the first day's program.

Find out more at http://nfpahub.com/events/conferences/the-ieoc/

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.