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NFPA Annual Conference

February 23-25, 2027
JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District

A members-only experience designed to educate and connect the fluid power industry.

Registration Now Open!

The NFPA Annual Conference is one of the best ways to connect with others in the fluid power industry. As NFPA's most-attended event, the conference offers an exclusive, members-only experience to strengthen our fluid power community. The event features engaging presentations from expert speakers and ample opportunities to network with industry peers. 

Conference Rates

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Cancellation Policy: The donation portion of the fundraiser fee is non-refundable.

Before or on Early Bird Registration Cut-Off Date of January 15th - $75 fee

January 16th - February 8th - $125 fee

After February 8th - No Refund

 

Hotel Information

JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District, 400 West River Street, Savannah, GA, 31401

NFPA has reserved a limited block of rooms at the JW Marriott Plant Riverside District. The National Fluid Power group rate is $329 plus a $20 per night destination fee and applicable taxes.

This special rate will be available until the block is full or January 21, 2027 - whichever comes first.  Make your reservation by using this link: Booking Link.

Cancellation policy is 72 hours prior to arrival. Three days pre/post event rate will be available based on hotel availability. 

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Conference Schedule

2:00pm - 5:00pm
River Landing
Registration
2:00pm - 5:00pm
River Landing
Tabletop Exhibition
Get your business in front of attendees at Annual Conference via the Tabletop Exhibition! Each participating company will receive an 6-Foot (6’ x 30”) table and a dark grey linens with 2 chairs in the location during the duration of the conference.
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Salzburg Ballroom
Opening Keynote
TBD
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Salzburg Terrace
Opening Networking Welcome Reception (Dinner on Own)
7:00am - 2:00pm
River Landing
Registration
7:00am - 2:00pm
River Landing
Tabletop Exhibition
Get your business in front of attendees at Annual Conference via the Tabletop Exhibition! Each participating company will receive an 6-Foot (6’ x 30”) table and a dark grey linens with 2 chairs in the location during the duration of the conference.
7:00am - 8:15am
Citrine I
Distributor Council Meeting
7:00am - 8:15am
Citrine II
CID Task Force Meeting
7:00am - 8:15am

Amethyst II
Supplier Council Meeting
7:00am - 8:30am
District Live
Networking Breakfast
8:30am - 9:15am
Salzburg Ballroom
Opening Comments and Annual Meeting
9:15am - 10:15am
Salzburg Ballroom
AI Practical Application

Danny Smith
10:15am - 10:45am
River Landing
Break
10:45am - Noon
Salzburg Ballroom
Smarter Teams: Building High Performing Teams in an Age of Intelligence

David Burkus
12:00pm - 1:00pm
District Live
Networking Lunch
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Beethoven's Terrace
NELP Alumni Meet & Greet Lunch*
*Invite only, prior registration required
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Salzburg Ballroom
Workforce Panel

Stephanie Scaccianoce, David Burkus
3:00pm - 5:00pm
TBD
Leadership Network Meeting*

 *Invite only, prior registration required 
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Myrtle & Rose, Rooftop bar at the JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District
Rooftop Connections: An Evening at Myrtle & Rose*

Cocktails, Cuisine & Conversation Overlooking the Savannah River

 *Prior registration required 
7:00am - 2:00pm
River Landing
Registration
7:00am - 2:00pm
River Landing
Tabletop Exhibition
7:00am - 8:15am
District Live
Networking Breakfast
8:30am - 8:45am
Salzburg Ballroom
Opening Comments and Foundation Updates
8:45am - 10:00am
Salzburg Ballroom
Economic Forecast
Taylor St. Germaine, ITR Economics
10:00am - 10:30am
River Landing
Break
10:30am - 11:45am
Salzburg Ballroom
Leading with Effective Persuasion
Sam Potolichio
1:00pm Shotgun

The Club at Savannah Harbor

 
NFPA Foundation Golf Fundraiser*

Transportation provided - Bus departure at 12:15pm.

*Prior registration required

2:00pm - 4:00pm

MLK Lawn
3rd Annual NFPA Foundation Cornhole Tournament*

*Prior registration required
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Electric Moon Lounge
Closing Reception and Dinner Event

OUR SPEAKERS AT THE EVENT

Learn about industry forecasts, geopolitical and technology trends, the global marketplace and more from the following general session speakers.
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