Spring Economic Update Webinar
May 21, 2026 | 10:00am CST
Virtual Delivery
NFPA’s latest ITR Forecast Report: U.S. Customer Markets (Q2 2026) is now available, providing members with valuable insights to help anticipate market shifts and prepare for the road ahead. Produced quarterly in partnership with ITR Economics, the report delivers annual and quarterly outlooks for 30 of fluid power’s most popular customer markets, along with forecasts for hydraulics, pneumatics, and the overall fluid power industry.
Members can continue the conversation during the upcoming Spring Economic Update webinar featuring Lauren Saidel-Baker on May 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST. During the virtual event, Lauren will discuss macroeconomic trends, important end-use markets for fluid power, and updated hydraulic and pneumatic forecasts. This webinar is a great opportunity for members looking to better understand the economic outlook and what it means for the fluid power industry.
More about the speaker:
Lauren Saidel-Baker, CFA, is a speaker and economist at ITR Economics. She provides consulting services for small businesses, trade associations, and Fortune 500 companies across a spectrum of industries.
Since joining ITR Economics, Lauren has brought enthusiasm and in-depth insight to our analysis of various industry trends. Her expertise captivates audiences, and her experience in the financial industry supports her extensive knowledge of the applicability of ITR Economics’ programs.
Lauren graduated with honors from Wellesley College, double majoring in economics and religion. She has also earned her MBA at Boston University Questrom School of Business. In addition, she has been featured on Reuters’ Market Insight, Bloomberg and BNN Bloomberg, and the Financial Sense Newshour podcast, among many other media publications.
For any questions regarding registration, please contact Pete Alles at palles@nfpa.com