Spring Economic Update Webinar
May 21, 2026 | 10:00am CST
Virtual Delivery
Registration is now open for the Spring Economic Update featuring Lauren Saidel-Baker of ITR Economics. The event will take place virtually on May 21, 2026. In addition to macroeconomic trends and updates, Lauren will speak on important end use markets for fluid power and updated hydraulic and pneumatic forecasts. This is a great opportunity to catch up on ITR Economics’ forecasts especially for those who were unable to attend the latest NFPA Annual Conference.
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