NFPA Educator/Industry Summits

NFPA is actively supporting efforts that lead students and educators to new interests and understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics. 

Read Follow-up 2007 NFPA Educator/Industry Summit Held August 21 -22, 2007 Westin Chicago North Shore Wheeling, Illinois In conjunction with the Economic Outlook Conference

The Educator/Industry Summits are designed to build a community of interest in fluid power among industry leaders, educators and their students. The Summits are an important forum for sharing ideas about industry-based research and for planning successful partnerships.

The Summits are usually held before or in conjunction with an NFPA Member Conference. They feature keynote presenters, representing a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds, who lead an examination of the larger issues and directions of technology research, followed by roundtable discussions, which give participants the opportunity to share ideas and examine new directions for future projects. Summits feature poster sessions, providing informative sessions where faculty members and students can showcase research projects and answer questions from participants.

Four Summits have been held since 2001, with each consecutive Summit increasing in attendance and interest.

If you would like further information on future Summits, contact Sue Chase at (414) 778-3376, or e-mail: schase@nfpa.com.