Hydraulic Institute 2009 Annual Meeting: Registration Now Open!
The Hydraulic Institute (HI), North America’s largest pump association and global authority on pumps and pumping systems, will be hosting its 2009 Annual Meeting at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort in Marco Island, Florida from February 20-24, 2009.
Themed “Innovation & Productivity in Turbulent Times – Position Your Company for Growth,” this year’s event will provide senior executives, engineers and human resource and marketing professionals with a unique opportunity to network with peers and colleagues representing the North American and European pump community, as well as advance pump knowledge, exchange ideas and learn about new trends and challenges.
In addition to guest speakers, a key feature of the meeting is the opportunity to work with technical committees on industry standards, guidelines and electronic data exchange protocols. Representatives from Member, Associate Member and HI Standards Partner companies work together to develop comprehensive standards and guidelines using an ANSI-approved consensus process. They also produce other industry-related technical documents, books, educational programs and e-Learning courses.
The meeting, planned to make effective and efficient use of participant’s time, brings industry players and leading experts including:
- Alan Beaulieu, Economist for the Institute for Trend Research: The 2009 US. and Global Economy – Insights Into What’s Ahead
- Adam Hartung, Managing Partner of Spark Partners and author: Create Marketplace Disruption
- Douglas E. Kaempf, US Department of Energy: Achieving a 25% Reduction in Industrial Energy Intensity by 2017
New interactive opportunities available this year include a CEO Dinner and Roundtable, a Human Resources Roundtable, Workforce Development Panel Discussion and a Positive Displacement Pump e-Learning Briefing.
Registration is open to all HI Members, Associate Members, Standards Partners, Pump Systems Matter Sponsors, pump professionals associated with pump and supplier companies throughout North American and Europe, eligible prospective members and future engineering leaders. Early registration discounts apply for those who register by January 9, 2009. Group discounts are also available. For additional information or to register, visit www.Pumps.org/Annual09 , or contact Gabrielle Bosco at (973) 267-9700 x25.
About the Hydraulic Institute
The Hydraulic Institute (HI) is the largest association of pump producers in North America and is a global authority on pumps and pumping systems. Its mission is to serve as a forum for the exchange of industry information, while providing value-added services to member companies and pump users worldwide. This includes the development and delivery of comprehensive industry standards as well as the expansion of knowledge that effectively advances the application, testing, installation, operation and maintenance of pumps and pumping systems.
Source: Hydraulic Institute Inc.
