Forecasting for the Fluid Handling and Flow Control Industries:

Market Outlook Workshop August 6-7, 2020

Navigating the RecoveryThe Market Outlook Workshop is a must-attend event for valve and pump industry professionals responsible for strategy and forecasting. As the industry adapts to a chaotic operating environment and economic headwinds, attendees will leave this virtual event equipped with the knowledge they need to plan for the next year.

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2020 Virtual

For the first time, the VMA Market Outlook Workshop will take place virtually!

Gain valuable insights from end-user market experts and business intelligence that valve leaders need to successfully navigate the economic recovery from the global crisis. As the industry adapts to a chaotic operating environment and econom-ic headwinds, attendees will leave this virtual event equipped with the knowledge they need to plan for the future.

The Water/Wastewater Industry: What Goes Up…?Tom Decker of Thomas E. Decker Consulting The water & wastewater market is driven by infrastructure spending, but what happens when the economy is in a downturn?

Our World is Changing: Trends in Power GenerationLyle White, Executive ConsultantTrends in power generation industry maintenance, capital expenditures, product demand and new technologies.

Pulp and Paper Industry – During and After COVID 19Soile Kilpi, AFRY Management ConsultingExpert analysis on the changing behavior of consumers, the “new normal”, and drivers for demand for packaging, tissue and pulp.

Wall Street Perspective of the Valve IndustryMike Halloran, Robert W. BairdEconomic insights on end user markets, the border economy and industrial stock market trends.

The Oil and Gas Industry: Challenges and OpportunitiesJohn Spears, Spears and AssociatesEvaluation of the near-term outlook for the upstream and midstream sectors of the US petroleum industry.

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Schedule at a GlanceTimes are EDT and subject to change.

Thursday, August 6, 202010:00am Event is Live, Explore Sponsors and Networking

10:15am Welcome to Our Virtual Event!

10:30am – 12:45pm Speaker Presentations and Q&A

12:45pm – 1:15pm Break: Explore Sponsors and Networking

1:15pm – 1:45pm Roundtable Rooms for Networking and Discussion Topics

1:45pm – 3:00pm Speaker Presentations and Q&A

3:00pm – 3:30pm Break: Explore Sponsors and Networking

3:30pm – 5:00pm Speaker Presentations and Q&A

Friday, August 7, 20209:30am – 10:25am Good Morning Coffee at Your Desk: Explore Sponsors and Networking

10:25am Welcome Back!

10:30am – 12:00pm Speaker Presentations and Q&A

12:00pm Break: Explore Sponsors and Networking

12:30pm Roundtable Rooms for Networking and Discussion Topics

1:00pm – 2:30pm Speaker Presentations and Q&A

2:30pm Closing Remarks

2:30pm – 4:30pm Sponsor Roundtables – Invitation Only

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Imagining a Reimagined Future: Commercial Construction after COVID 19 Jay Bowman, FMI CorporationTrajectories for recovery in commercial construction, and analysis of leading and lagging market segments over the coming years.

US Chemicals: Weathering the Perfect StormRussell Heinen, IHS MarkitDecrease in oil demand has eliminated the competitive advantage that fueled the expansion over the last decade. Gain insights on how these changes will impact capital spending over the next five years.

US Economic OutlookJuhi Duwan, Wellington ManagementThe role of fiscal and monetary policy to support the U.S. economic recovery; and perspectives on the election and reworking supply chains.

The Global Economic Outlook: Paths to Recovery From COVID 19 Sara Johnson, IHS MarkitThe paths to recovery are uncertain and will vary across regions and industries. We’ll evaluate the potential for resiliency by the U.S., Europe, Asia-Pacific and other regions of the world.

The Food and Beverage Industry After the PandemicDave Fusaro, Food Processing MagazineMajor companies before and after the crisis: how they reacted, and how they’re likely to move forward in the future.

Global Trade in 2020 – Lessons Learned and Planning for the FuturePaula Connelly, Sandler, Travis and Rosenberg Law Firm Supply chain issues from export restrictions for US companies to the new USMCA free trade agreement and other developments in global trade.

Join us Virtually August 6-7, 2020Register Now! https://bit.ly/VMAMOW

For information, contact Marc Pasternak mpasternak@vma.org.

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About VMAThe Valve Manufacturers Association of America is the only national trade association that represents the interests of more than 125 companies in the valve and automation industry.

About HIThe Hydraulic Institute is the largest association of pump OEMs and supplier companies in North America. Its educational subsidiary, Pump Systems Matter, supports the global pump industry.

> > >REGISTRATIONVMA/VRC/HI Member $325 (Additional attendees from same company: $199 per person)

Non member $445 (Additional attendees from same company: $299 per person)

Registration Fees include: • Event access to presentations

• Q&A chats with speakers

• One-on-one interactions with fellow attendees

• Participation in small topic-specific discussion groups

• Access to presentations recordings after the event