nfpa events
NFPA offers numerous fluid power events throughout the year, ranging from large conferences and even larger tradeshows to smaller virtual meetings.
Conferences
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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In partnership with ActVantage, NFPA is offering a series of live virtual certificate programs designed to help professionals strengthen their expertise in pricing, inventory, and channel alignment.
Whether you work in executive leadership, sales, pricing, operations, purchasing, finance, or supply chain management, these programs provide practical strategies and real-world frameworks that can be applied immediately to improve decision-making, profitability, and business performance.
Offered as standalone certificate programs, participants can enroll in the topics most relevant to their role while earning a certificate upon successful completion.
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Fluid power system architectures are evolving to improve the efficiency and productivity of mobile machines, especially as manufacturers electrify their powertrains. NFPA identified this need in its latest technology roadmap, and industry experts have shared examples through the Fluid Power Forum Podcast and NFPA’s advanced hydraulics conference at iVT EXPO.
On October 19, NFPA will explore this important topic in a webinar featuring case studies that show how mobile machine manufacturers can improve efficiency and productivity.
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Previous webinars and presentations.
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Workforce Events
Events hosted by the NFPA Education & Technology Foundation:
- Outreach & Recruitment Events
- Fluid Power Days
- Fluid Power Action Challenge
- Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge
- and more!
Connect with NFPA's Fast Track Hub Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) to learn about workforce recruitment events and resources.
What to Expect:
- How to reach and hire WCTC students
- Handshake portal overview
- How to start an apprenticeship program
- Learn about continuing education
Register here to attend via Zoom.
Reach out to jfoster@nfpa.com with questions.
Connect with Purdue Engineering and Technology students at the 2026 International Maha Fluid Power Conference Student Recruitment Event.
What to Expect:
- Casual networking, the opportunity to meet with 100+ student participants and receive their resumes
- Assigned table with seating for two company representatives (recommended attendees: one HR representative and one engineer)
- Dedicated space to hold interviews
More information can be found HERE. Reach out to hnemeth@nfpa.com with questions.
Recruit university engineering students interested in fluid power. SUNY Poly is expanding hands-on fluid power education through the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge, its Fluid Power Club, three senior design projects, and enhanced curriculum development.
What to Expect:
- Casual networking, the opportunity to meet with engineering students and receive their resumes
- Assigned table with seating for two company representatives (recommended attendees: one HR representative and one engineer)
- Roundtable discussion to share more about your company to students and faculty.
More information can be found HERE. Reach out to kolson@nfpa.com with questions.
NFPA's Illinois Fast Track Hub, Triton College, is hosting a FREE weekly on campus connection opportunity to help you recruit and hire Triton students.
What to Expect:
- Thursdays 10 AM - 1 PM (Central) - fall and spring semesters
- Dedicated recruiting and information table
- Direct interaction with diverse and talented students
- Connect with Career Services and educators
Register here: Triton Employer Spotlight
Contact James Foster at jfoster@nfpa.com with questions
Triton College, NFPA's Illinois Fast Track Hub, is hosting a Career Fair October 7. Reserve you spot today to connect with Triton students and alumni.
What to Expect:
- October 7 - 9 AM - 2 PM (Central)
- 6ft table, 2 chairs, refreshments, and lunch for 2
- $100 registration fee
- Recruit Triton students and alumni
- Connect with Career Services and educators
Register here: Triton Fall 2026 Career Fair
Contact James Foster at jfoster@nfpa.com with questions
Houston City College, NFPA's Texas Fast Track Hub, is hosting a Fluid Power Day at the Workforce Building at their Stafford Campus location. NFPA members are encouraged to have lunch at 12pm at HCC and connect with students and faculty.
What to Expect:
- Program Agenda: 1 PM - 3 PM (CT)
- Panel discussion with industry members
- Q&A with students on fluid power careers
- Network, engage, & recruit HCC students
- Tour HCC's labs & facilities
Interested in participating?
Contact Erin Bauer at ebauer@nfpa.com by September 30th.
Macomb Community College, NFPA's Michigan Fast Track Hub, is hosting a Fluid Power Day alongside their MFG Day Innovate & Build event on October 15 from 5:30-8:30PM ET.
What to Expect:
- Meeting local high school students & guardians interested in learning about manufacturing careers
- Tabling to network & share fluid power career information with attendees
- Touring Macomb's labs & facilities
Indicate your interest today! Reach out to Haley Nemeth at hnemeth@nfpa.com to reserve your spot.
Triton College, NFPA's Illinois Fast Track Hub, is hosting a Fluid Power Day October 16 for area high schools. Register to speak with students interested in Triton's fluid power program.
What to Expect:
- October 16 - 9 AM - 2 PM (Central)
- 6ft table for your company
- Speak with students about your role and other fluid power careers
- Connect with Triton educators
Contact James Foster at jfoster@nfpa.com to register.
The University of Cincinnati, NFPA's latest Power Partner University, is hosting an Outreach and Recruitment event on campus. Register to exhibit and connect with UC engineering students.
What to Expect:
- October 21 - 11AM - 2PM (ET)
- Booth for your company
- Company presentations in front of a UC engineering class
- Connect and engage with UC students and educators
Register to attend here. Contact Kyla Olson at kolson@nfpa.com with any questions.
WCTC, NFPA's Wisconsin Fast Track to Fluid Power Hub, is hosting a Meet & Greet industry connection event. Register to exhibit and connect with WCTC students in the School of Applied Technologies.
What to Expect:
- October 28 - 10AM - 2PM (CT)
- Booth for your company
- Connect and engage with students
- Connect with WCTC educators
- Pewaukee campus
Contact James Foster at jfoster@nfpa.com to learn more.
Recruit university engineering students interested in fluid power. Join us in-person for the Iowa State University Outreach & Recruitment Event.
What to Expect:
- Build relationships with and recruit 80+ students from Iowa State’s Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Team, Fluid Power Club, and Fluid Power Academic Programs
- Explore cutting-edge fluid power innovations happening on campus
- Share your company’s mission, culture, and job opportunities with engineering students
More information can be found HERE. Reach out to hnemeth@nfpa.com with questions.
Register to speak with a WCTC Fluid Power class the week of Nov. 2nd about your company and career paths. WCTC is Wisconsin's NFPA Fast Track to Fluid Power Hub.
What to Expect:
- Pick a date the week of Nov. 2nd
- Class/time to be finalized with WCTC
- Speak with students about your role and company
- NFPA has a speaker template
- Pewaukee, WI campus
Contact James Foster at jfoster@nfpa.com to connect with WCTC's Associate Dean of Manufacturing Technologies and lean more.
Register to speak with Triton College's fall ENT 115 Fluid Power class about your company and career paths. ENT 115 students learn about the laws of fluid power through hands-on projects. Triton is Illinois' NFPA Fast Track to Fluid Power Hub.
What to Expect:
- Pick a Tues. or Thurs in November
- Class time: 9AM-11AM (Central)
- Speak with students about your role and company
- Meet in Triton's T-Building (T-126)
Contact James Foster at jfoster@nfpa.com to connect with Triton's ENT instructor.
Tri-C, NFPA's Ohio Fast Track to Fluid Power Hub, is hosting a Fluid Power Day November 18 for area high schools. Register to exhibit and speak with students interested in Tri-C's fluid power program and related careers.
What to Expect:
- November 18 - 9 AM - 2 PM (ET)
- Table for your company
- Speak with students about your role and other fluid power careers
- Connect with Tri-C educators
Contact James Foster at jfoster@nfpa.com to register.
WCTC, NFPA's Fast Track to Fluid Power Hub in Wisconsin, is hosting a Fluid Power Day February 17th for area high schools. Register to exhibit and speak with students interested in WCTC's fluid power program.
What to Expect:
- February 17 - 9 AM - 2 PM (Central)
- 6ft table for your company
- Engage with high school students about your role, company, and industry
- Connect with WCTC educators
Contact James Foster at jfoster@nfpa.com to register and learn more.
Register to speak with a WCTC Fluid Power class in February about your company and career paths. WCTC is Wisconsin's NFPA Fast Track to Fluid Power Hub.
What to Expect:
- Pick a couple of dates in February
- Class/time to be finalized with WCTC
- Speak with students about your role and company
- NFPA has a speaker template
- Pewaukee, WI campus
Contact James Foster at jfoster@nfpa.com to connect with WCTC's Associate Dean of Manufacturing Technologies and lean more.
Recruit university engineering students interested in fluid power. Join us in-person for the North Carolina A&T University Outreach & Recruitment Event.
What to Expect:
- Build relationships with and recruit 60+ students from NCAT’s Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Team, Fluid Power Club, and Fluid Power Academic Programs
- Share your company’s mission, culture, and job opportunities with engineering students
- Participate in a discussion with NCAT's faculty to showcase the practical applications of fluid power projects in relation to their curriculum
More information can be found HERE. Reach out to hnemeth@nfpa.com with questions.
Register to speak with Triton College's spring ENT 115 Fluid Power class about your company and career paths. ENT 115 students learn about the laws of fluid power through hands-on projects. Triton is Illinois' NFPA Fast Track to Fluid Power Hub.
What to Expect:
- Pick a Wed. in April 2027
- Class time: 5:30PM - 7PM (Central)
- Speak with students about your role and company
- Class in Triton's T-Building (T-126)
Contact James Foster at jfoster@nfpa.com to connect with Triton's ENT instructor.
Sun Hydraulics will host the first of three final competitions of the 2026-27 Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge season in Sarasota, Florida.
For more information, please contact Mary Pluta at mpluta@nfpa.com.
IFP Motion Solutions will host the second of three final competitions of the 2026-27 Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge season in Cedar Rapids, IA.
For more information, please contact Mary Pluta at mpluta@nfpa.com.
IMI will host the third final competitions of the 2026-27 Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge season in Rockford, IL.
For more information, please contact Mary Pluta at mpluta@nfpa.com.
Please reach out to James Foster at jfoster@nfpa.com to learn how you can get involved with the Action Challenge.
Join NFPA and WSC / Mechanical Kits LTD online September 3 (2 PM – 3 PM Central) for the 2026-27 Fluid Power Action Challenge Host and Organizer meeting. Learn about this season’s challenge scenario and receive other important updates.
Topics:
- 2026-27 Fluid Power Action Challenge Scenario- WSC / Mechanical Kits QC Update
- Kit Order Process
- Fluid Power Action Challenge Resources
- Questions / Comments
Register here for the Zoom meeting
Contact jfoster@nfpa.com with questions.
Northampton Community College (NCC) is NFPA's Fast Track Hub in Pennsylvania, and is hosting a Fluid Power Action Challenge in the Fall semester!
Local high school students will gather for the following FPAC event days:
- October 2nd: Workshop Day - learning fluid power fundamentals & building kits
- December 15th: Challenge Day - competition with fluid-powered machines
NFPA Members in the Lehigh Valley are encouraged to volunteer their engineering talent or judge the final competition!
Reach out to Erin Bauer at ebauer@nfpa.com for more information.
Price Engineering and Waukesha County Community College (WI Fast Track Hub) are hosting a Fluid Power Action Challenge in the spring!
Area middle school students will participate at WCTC's Pewaukee, WI campus on the following dates:
- January 29: Workshop Day - learning fluid power fundamentals & FPAC introduction
- March 12: Challenge Day - competition with fluid-powered machines
- WCTC Pewaukee Campus S-Building
NFPA Members in Wisconsin are encouraged to volunteer their engineering talent or judge the final competition!
Please contact Ryan Hazelwood at rhazelwood@priceeng.com for more information.
Triton College (IL Fast Track Hub) and Ridgewood High School are hosting a Fluid Power Action Challenge in the spring!
Area middle school students will participate on the following 2027 date
- April 23: Challenge Day - competition with fluid-powered machines at Ridgewood Community High (Norridge, IL)
NFPA Members in Illinois are encouraged to sponsor the event, volunteer their engineering talent, and judge the competition!
Please contact James Foster at jfoster@nfpa.com to get involved and learn more.
Peninsular Cylinder & Macomb Community College (MI Fast Track Hub) are hosting a Fluid Power Action Challenge in the spring!
Area middle school students will participate at Macomb's Warren, MI campus on the following dates:
- March 11: Workshop Day - learning fluid power fundamentals & FPAC introduction
- May 25: Challenge Day - competition with fluid-powered machines
NFPA Members in Michigan are encouraged to sponsor the event, or volunteer at the in-person event.
Please contact Haley Nemeth at hnemeth@nfpa.com for more information.
Schaumburg Illinois School District 54 (SD54) is hosting a fall Fluid Power Action Challenge at the Rafferty Administration Center.
SD54 middle school students will participate on the following 2026 dates.
- October 6: Workshop Day - learning fluid power fundamentals and FPAC introduction.
- December 1: Challenge Day - competition with fluid-powered machines.
NFPA Members in Illinois are encouraged to volunteer their engineering talent and help judge the competition!
Please contact James Foster at jfoster@nfpa.com to get involved and learn more.
Komatsu Mining Corporation Group is hosting a spring 2027 Fluid Power Action Challenge event at the Oil Region Venango Campus in Oil City, Pennsylvania.
Area middle school students will participate on the following dates.
- March 16, 2027: Workshop Day - learning fluid power fundamentals and FPAC introduction.
- May 4, 2027: Challenge Day - competition with fluid-powered machines.
NFPA Members in Pennsylvania are encouraged to volunteer their engineering talent and help judge the competition!
Please contact Hailee Amos hailee.amos@global.komatsu to learn more.