Industry & Economic Outlook Conference
August 17-19, 2026 | Oak Brook Hills Hilton
Oak Brook, IL
The 2026 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC) is happening August 17-19 in Oak Brook, Illinois. Join top experts and industry leaders to gain critical economic insights and make valuable connections.
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See Who’s Coming list now live – preview registered executives, analysts & industry leaders
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Early bird pricing ends July 11; NFPA Members save $225 with early registration
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Hotel discounts available through July 18
This year’s speaker lineup features:
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Taylor St. Germain (ITR Economics) – U.S. forecast with sharp analysis and real-world takeaways
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Nico Palesch (Oxford Economics) – Global trends impacting transportation and logistics
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Scott Hazelton (S&P Global) – Insights on construction and industrial market shifts
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Jim Meil (ACT Research) – Trusted fluid power industry forecast backed by data
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Dr. Sam Potolicchio (Georgetown University) – Leadership in a turbulent world