ASSOCIATION WATCH
Edited by Mike Santora • Associate Editor
NFPA’s 2019 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference August 12 – 14 Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort, Oak Brook, Ill.
The Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC) returns to the greater Chicago area in August, once again offering hard data and expert analysis for everyone in the fluid power supply chain. The 2019 conference provides attendees several new opportunities to network, learn, and get the most out of the event. In addition to a new location, this year adds new topics to the usual IEOC lineup to offer a different level of technological insights in addition to a co-located event with the American Gear Manufacturing Association (AGMA). These include: Robotics and IoT in the Industrial Marketplace – Donna Ritson, DDR Communications LLC The Future of Technology and its Impact on Manufacturing – John Ellis, Ellis & Associates Co-Located AGMA Marketing & Forecasting Conference — Tom Runiewicz of IHS Markit will share his insights on the U.S. economic conditions surrounding the gear industry. The IEOC offers several opportunities to make connections with other attendees.
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Tuesday Networking Breakfast or Special Pre-conference Networking Breakfast and Presentation – Enjoy breakfast while talking with colleagues or while listening to a special presentation on solutions to industry issues. Networking Lunch – Choose from three networking lunch meeting options on Tuesday, August 13: • Future Leaders Lunch – Open to NFPA members 45 years of age or younger who are currently on a leadership path, this option features networking and a short presentation. • NFPA Technology Roadmap Forum and Lunch – Open to all attendees. Enjoy lunch while discussing the latest fluid power technology challenges and solutions with your industry peers.
Highlights:
• Networking Lunch for All Attendees – Open to all attendees.
NFPA Foundation Invitational Golf Tournament – This modified “scramble”-formatted tournament appeals to golfers of all levels and offers fun, casual competition.
Registration is open at nfpa.com. The room block at the Hilton Chicago/ Oak Brook Resort is available until July 12.
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