nfpa events
NFPA offers numerous fluid power events throughout the year, ranging from large conferences and even larger tradeshows to smaller virtual meetings.
Conferences
NFPA will host a two-day Advanced Hydraulics Conference for off-highway vehicle and fluid power engineers in conjunction with CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026.
The premier economic and market forecasting conference for the fluid power industry and the key markets it serves. Features presentations from leading economists and market analysts. NFPA members receive discounted registration rates.
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Virtual Conferences & Webinars
TBD
Previous webinars and presentations.
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CONEXPO-CON/AGG is North America's largest construction trade show, held every three years in Las Vegas. It showcases the latest construction equipment, technology, and materials, attracting professionals from industries like construction, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and more. The event features exhibits, educational sessions, and networking opportunities, offering a comprehensive look at innovations and trends shaping the construction and heavy equipment sectors.
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Workforce Events
Join us February 12, 2026, at Ridgewood High School (Norridge, IL) to connect with students interested in fluid power related careers. Members (4-6) will interact with students and highlight their companies via table-top exhibits. A few members are also needed to participate on a Career Q&A Panel discussion.
Event: 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM (CT)
Location: Ridgewood High, 7500 W. Montrose Ave., Norridge, IL 60706
Please contact James Foster (jfoster@nfpa.com) to sign-up and learn more.
Whether you’re racing, putting, or networking, your participation helps drive the future of fluid power — supporting programs like the Vehicle Challenge and empowering students to explore rewarding careers in our industry.
- The NFPA Foundation Throttle and Swing Event
- The NFPA Foundation Golf Fundraiser
We are proud to announce Kennesaw State University (KSU) as the latest addition to NFPA’s Power Partner University program. To celebrate this exciting partnership, we invite all NFPA members to join us for a special on-campus event just outside Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday, February 26th. Click here to learn more.
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On Tuesday, March 31st, you are invited to join the NFPA and Macomb Community College Staff at an in-person Michigan Workforce Engagement Group meeting on Macomb’s campus. Our meeting time is 9-11:00AM EDT.
This is an opportunity for you to learn about:
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How Macomb's fluid power programs are preparing students for the workforce
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Benefits of hiring a student from Macomb
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How to meet students on campus
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Fluid Power Certificate Updates
If you have any questions, please reach out to Haley at hnemeth@nfpa.com. We look forward to seeing you!
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The Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Program is celebrating its 10th year.
Sun Hydraulics will host a Final Competition event at their facility in Florida: April 8-10, 2026.
Please contact Mary Pluta at mpluta@nfpa.com to get involved.
The Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Program is celebrating its 10th year.
IFP Motion Solutions will host a Final Competition event at their facility in Iowa: April 15-17, 2026.
Please contact Mary Pluta at mpluta@nfpa.com to get involved.
The Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Program is celebrating its 10th year.
IMI plc will host a Final Competition event at their facility in Illinois: April 22-24, 2026.
Please contact Mary Pluta at mpluta@nfpa.com to get involved.
On May 6, 2026, Waukesha County Technical College (WI) will host area high school students for a Fluid Power Day event. Join us to showcase your company and connect with students exploring WCTC's fluid power program. Help students learn about the industry, your company, and potential fluid power career paths. To request an exhibit table or learn more, please contact James Foster at jfoster@nfpa.com.
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Please reach out to James Foster at jfoster@nfpa.com to learn how you can get involved with the Action Challenge.
Peninsular Cylinder Co. and MCC are hosting a spring FPAC in Michigan. Educators and NFPA members can contact Chadwick Conte (ChadwickC@peninsularcylinders.com) to learn more about registering a team, sponsoring the program, or volunteering at the event.
- Workshop Day: 2/12/26
- Challenge Day: 4/30/26
Price Engineering and WCTC are hosting a spring FPAC in Wisconsin. Educators and NFPA members can contact Ryan Hazelwood (rhazelwood@priceeng.com) to learn more about registering a team, sponsoring the program, or volunteering at the event.
- Workshop Day: 2/6/2026
- Challenge Day: 3/13/2026
MSOE is hosting a spring FPAC in Wisconsin. Educators and NFPA members can learn more about registering a team, sponsoring the program, or volunteering at the event by clicking HERE.
- Workshop Day: April 14, 2026
- Challenge Day: May 12, 2026
Komatsu is hosting a spring FPAC in Oil City, PA. Educators and NFPA members can learn more about registering a team, sponsoring the event, and volunteering by contacting Roy Schmoutz (roy.schmoutz@global.komatsu) or Hailee Amos (hailee.amos@global.komatsu).
- Workshop Day: March 17, 2026
- Challenge Day: May 5, 2026
Deltrol Fluid Products and Triton College are hosting a spring FPAC at Triton in River Grove, IL. Educators and NFPA members can learn more about registering a team, sponsoring the event, and volunteering by contacting Bob Hammond (BHammond@deltrol.com) AND Antigone Sharris (antigonesharris@triton.edu).
- Workshop Day: Varies by School
- Challenge Day: March 20, 2026
Alexandria Technical & Community College is teaming up with FORCE America to host a Fluid Power Action Challenge. The event will be held at Alexandria Technical & Community College in early 2026. Educators can learn more and register teams by contacting Amy Haggerty at amy.haggerty@alextech.edu.
- Workshop Day: January 27, 2026
- Challenge Day: March 17, 2026
Bucher Hydraulics, Inc. is hosting a Fluid Power Action Challenge. The event will be held at the company's Elgin, IL location in spring 2026. Educators can learn more and register teams by contacting Edgar Torres at edgar.torres@bucherhydraulics.com
- Workshop Day: February 24, 2026
- Challenge Day: April 28, 2026
NCC is hosting a spring FPAC in Pennsylvania. Educators and NFPA members can learn more about registering a team, sponsoring the program, or volunteering at the event by contacting Kayla Lacey at klacey@northampton.edu.
- Workshop Day: March 13, 2026
- Challenge Day: May 15, 2026
Permco and Tri-C are hosting a spring FPAC at Tri-C's Advanced Technology Center in Cleveland. Educators and NFPA members can learn more about registering a team or volunteering at the event by contacting Emily Grayson (emily.grayson@permco.com) or Chloe Blick (chloe.blick@permco.com).
- Workshop Day: February 20, 2026
- Challenge Day: May 1, 2026
HCC and EOH/Hydraquip are hosting a spring FPAC at HCC's East Side Campus in Houston, TX. Educators can register teams and NFPA members can learn more by contacting Violeta Vazquez (violeta.vazquez@hccs.edu), Interim Dean of Material Science & Smart Manufacturing.
- Workshop Day: February 27, 2026
- Challenge Day: May 1, 2026