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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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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Join the Fall Economic Update Webinar on November 11, 2026, featuring Mark Killion from Oxford Economics to explore key economic forecasts and insights.
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Previous webinars and presentations.
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Workforce Events
NFPA members are offered access to programs and outreach initiatives that help your company connect with schools and recruit emerging talent at colleges and universities. Here's what to expect:
- Classroom Presentations
- Connections to student organizations
- Mentor projects and recruit from the Fluid Power Club
- NFPA member exclusive Student Outreach and Recruitment Events
- Access Recruitment Resources
- Classroom Presentations
- Facility Tours
- Fluid Power Action Challenge
- Fluid Power Day
- NFPA member exclusive Student Outreach and Recruitment Events
- Access Recruitment Resources
- April 7-9, 2027 | Sarasota, FL
- April 14-16, 2027 | Cedar Rapids, IA
- April 21-23, 2027 | Rockford, IL
Fluid Power Action Challenge
- Workshop Day - students learn about fluid power fundamentals, begin their kit builds, and engage with NFPA member volunteers
- Challenge Day - students return with their Portfolios build their machines, compete to earn points, and be recognized by NFPA member volunteer judges
Schaumburg, Illinois School District 54 (SD54) is hosting a fall Fluid Power Action Challenge at the Rafferty Administration Center for their middle school students.
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October 6: Workshop Day
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December 1: Challenge Day
NFPA Members in Illinois are encouraged to volunteer and help judge the competition!
Contact James Foster to learn more or get involved.
HYDAC is sponsoring the Action Challenge held at Northampton Community College (NCC), NFPA's Fast Track to Fluid Power hub. More details will be shared soon!
Contact Erin Bauer to learn more or get involved.
Price Engineering is sponsoring the Action Challenge held at WCTC, NFPA's Fast Track to Fluid Power hub.
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January 29: Workshop Day
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March 12: Challenge Day
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Location: WCTC Pewaukee Campus S-Building
NFPA Members are encouraged to volunteer or judge the final competition!
Contact Ryan Hazelwood at Price Engineering to learn more or get involved.
In collaboration with Triton College, QCC and Deltrol Fluid Products are sponsoring the Action Challenge held at Ridgewood High School, a high school in NFPA's Fast Track to Fluid Power hub network.
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Workshop Day will be conducted at each participating middle school.
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April 23: Challenge Day
NFPA Members are encouraged to sponsor the event, volunteer and judge the competition!
Contact James Foster to learn more or get involved.
Peninsular Cylinder is sponsoring the Action Challenge held at Macomb Community College, NFPA's Fast Track to Fluid Power hub.
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March 11: Workshop Day
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May 25: Challenge Day
NFPA Members in Michigan are encouraged to sponsor the event, or volunteer at the in-person event.
Contact Haley Nemeth to learn more or get involved.
Komatsu Mining Corporation Group is hosting the Action Challenge at the Oil Region Venango Campus in Oil City, Pennsylvania for local middle school students.
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March 16: Workshop Day
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May 4: Challenge Day
NFPA Members are encouraged to volunteer and help judge the competition!
Please contact Hailee Amos to learn more or get involved.