Special EOC Networking Events

NFPA’s Economic Outlook Conference allows you to participate in multiple networking opportunities throughout the conference. The events listed below are open 
to all EOC attendees at no additional charge!

New for 2008 
R&D Across the Mobile Channel – 
NFPA and AEM Working Together to 
Meet the Needs of the End Customer

An overview of the research and development going on in fluid power and information regarding the advances equipment manufacturer's customers are looking for in the next generation of machines. Join the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) in exploring questions about the alignment between what fluid power can provide and what equipment manufacturer's customers need and want.

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NFPA's "Power of Association" Networking Dinner

After receiving rave reviews last year, NFPA’s “Power of Association” networking dinner event will again be held at Chicago Indoor Racing, one of Chicago’s most exciting recreational complexes. Just five minutes from the EOC hotel location, Chicago Indoor Racing is the perfect networking environment that has award winning banquet facilities and offers a number of entertaining activities including European kart racing, billiards, shuffleboard, state of the art entertainment and video game technology.

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Breakfast Update—Workforce Development

Start off your Wednesday morning with a special breakfast that will feature a unique educational experience. Join NFPA & AEM representatives in a progress report presentation of each association’s continuing efforts to advance workforce development in their respective industries.

NFPA’s Committee & Council Meetings

NFPA is a member-driven association. Come and see for yourself! Committee and council meetings will be held in conjunction with the EOC. (All dates and times for the meetings can also be found on the conference schedule.)