Market Outlook Workshop (Virtual): September 9-11, 2025
Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 09/09/2025 at 10:30 AM (EDT)
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Register
- Non-member - $325
- Member - $325
- Associate Member - $325
- Academic Partner - $325
- PSAP Industry Partner - $325
- Pump Industry Partner - $325
- Pump Industry Partner Retiree - $325
- Standards Partner - Consultant - $325
- Standards Partner - End User - $325
- Standards Partner - End User & Basic Training - $325
- Training Partner - $325
Overview
Gain insights from leading economic and market experts on the trends shaping key end-use sectors, including oil & gas, chemical, water/wastewater, pulp & paper, mining, energy, construction, and more. You’ll hear timely forecasts that impact the valve, actuator, controls, and pump industries, with enough lead time to inform your 2026 planning.
Open to Hydraulic Institute (HI), Valve Manufacturer Association (VMA), and Valve Repair Council (VRC) members only. If you are unsure of your (or your company's) membership status, contact us before registration at our Customer Support Center.
Individual and group registration options available. Please click on the "Pricing & Registration" tab for more information.
Why Attend
- Expert forecasts on markets critical to your business
- Updates on economic indicators and manufacturing trends
- Designed for sales, marketing, and strategy professionals
SKU: MOW2025
Schedule
This three-day event offers several sessions that are presented by industry leaders. Each session will be recorded and made available within 48 hours of the session. PDH credits are also available to download after the completion of the program. The schedule is subject to change depending on the availability of the presenter(s). Communication will come from HI and VMA staff if updates occur.
For more information on a specific topic, please click on the "contents" tab and select the session by title. All times are in Eastern Time.
Day 1: Tuesday, September 9th
- Session 1: Oxford Economics Forecasts - Macroeconomic and Industrial: 10:30 am - 11:30am
- Session 2: 3:00 pm - 3:55 pm
- Session 3: 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm
- Session 4 - Oil & Gas Industry Outlook: 2:00 pm - 2:55 pm
Day 2: Wednesday, September 10th
- Session 1: Power Industries Outlook: 12:00pm - 12:55 pm
- Session 2: Pulp & Paper Industry Outlook: 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm
- Session 3: Water/Wastewater Industry Outlook: 2:00 pm - 2:55 pm
Day 3: Thursday, September 11th
- Session 1: 12:00 pm - 12:55 pm
- Session 2: US Construction Industry Outlook - 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm
- Session 3: Wall Street Perspective of the Flow Control Industry: 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Pricing
This virtual event is open to HI, VMA, and VRC members only. The table below outlines the price. If you have questions, please contact HI staff through the customer support center by clicking here.
| Quantity | Discount Percentage (%) | Price Per Person |
| 1 Registration | 0% Off (Full Price) | $325.00 |
| 2-5 Registrations | 10% Off | $292.00 |
| 6+ Registrations | 20% Off | $260.00 |
Refunds & Cancellations
All refund requests must be made in writing to training@pumps.org. Please include the title of this product in your email.
Account Creation
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Group Registration
Group registration discounts are available for this event. If you are interested in registering a group, please click here to learn about the group registration process. Then, return to this product and click on "REGISTER" to begin the process.
Platform
The Market Outlook Workshop sessions are hosted on the Microsoft Teams platform. Before joining the session, click here for instructions on how to test your browser and install the desktop app (optional). Click here to get more information on ' How to join a meeting in Microsoft Teams'.
Access Instructions
- Click the Contents tab and select "View Session". After the session is completed, return to the Contents tab.
- After completing the Market Outlook, click on “Claim Credit and Certificate” to save or print your certificate of completion. If you ever lose your certificate, you can come back to the PSM website and view it on your transcript (found in the "My Training Site").
Q&A: During the Q&A portion of the session(s) questions are welcome that relate to the material presented. The instructor will do their best to address them within the context of the training provided. If time does not permit addressing questions received, HI staff will make our best effort to provide an answer via email.
NOTE: Please note that the instructor is not able to provide consulting advice or interpretations of standards; therefore, these types of questions will not be addressed by the instructor.
Need Assistance?
If you are experiencing any log in issues, cannot access content, need assistance claiming credit, or have other questions or concerns, please e-mail training@pumps.org.
Jeremy Leonard
Managing Director, Global Industry Services at Oxford Economics
Oxford Economics
Jeremy Leonard joined Oxford Economics in 2012 & has been responsible for overseeing the work of the industry forecasting team and managing the operation and output of Oxford Economics’ Global Industry Model as well as related consultancy work, serving a portfolio of more than 400 clients. His core areas of expertise include capital-goods manufacturing, construction and automotive.
Prior to joining Oxford Economics, Jeremy ran his own consulting firm based in Montreal, Canada for more than a decade providing a variety of economic analysis and forecasting services related to commodity prices, industrial competitiveness, and the Canadian, US and European economic outlooks.
John Spears
President
Spears & Associates
John is one of the co-leaders for consulting engagements and is the author of the firm's Drilling and Production Outlook and the Drilling and Completion Services Cost Index Reports. He is an MBA & worked as a management consultant in the Detroit. He has served as an independent consultant in the IPO process of multiple Chinese firms serving the upstream oilfield equipment and service industry.
Tom Decker
Principal Consultant
Thomas E. Decker Consulting, LLC
Thomas has worked in executive management with global private sector engineering and construction companies. Has led national marketing and business development functions, regional business unit operations, and has been a project and a program manager.
Also has extensive not-for-profit leadership experience having been the president of four organizations and serving as a member of the board of directors for several others.
Has provided visionary direction with emphasis on instilling innovative strategies, creating and implementing change, enhancing staff development, building a powerful brand and image, achieving solid financial performance, and attaining significant business expansion and growth.
Britt Burt
Senior VP of Research - Power Industry
Industrial Info Resources
Britt Burt, Senior VP of Research for Power Industry joined Industrial Info Resources as a member of the project research team in March of 1988. In 2000 he was promoted to Manager of the Power Industry Research Team and after a brief period of time was moved into the position Vice President of Research for the Power Industry. Britt has global responsibility of leading Industrial Info Resources’ power industry researchers as they identify key project, asset and event details affecting electricity markets around the world. Prior to joining Industrial Info Resources Britt worked in the industrial construction sector holding positions with Brown & Root, Zachry Construction and Bay Offshore Incorporated.
Soile Kilpi
Director
AFRY Management
Soile Kilpi is a Director with the Americas team at AFRY Management Consulting. She has over 35 years of experience in advising clients related to strategy, operations, investments and technology. She helps executives and boards to define sustainable futures for their businesses. Her area of expertise covers the bioindustry value chain from fiber to consumer products. Soile has worked on engagements in the US, Canada, China, India, Europe, and Latin America.
Education: M.Sc. Business Economics (Aalto University, School of Economics)
Paul Trombitas
Partner
FMI Consulting
Paul Trombitas is a partner with FMI’s strategy practice and leads the building products sector team. He brings FMI’s unique understanding and depth of experience in the construction industry to stakeholders in the building products space. Paul works with clients to develop market strategy and is responsible for leading multidiscipline teams to deliver strategic market research and insights. His deep construction industry relationships and extensive knowledge of the nuances of building products help his clients make data-driven decisions to position their organizations for success.
Michael Pesendorfer
Senior Research Associate
Robert W. Baird & Co.
Provides research coverage of 21 stocks in the Flow & Motion Solutions sector:
• Broadly defined as companies that make products or perform services that move, meter, or control the flow of fluids and/or materials
Examples include:
• Process automation, instrumentation, and controls
• Pumps, valves, motors, and seals
• Aftermarket/services
• Providing coverage and analysis on the industry over the last 6 years.
Michael Michaud
Executive Director
Hydraulic Institute
Michael Michaud is the executive director of the Hydraulic Institute (HI), the largest association of pump original equipment manufacturers and supplier companies in North America. Prior to joining HI in 2015, Michaud spent 19 years in leadership positions at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
Heather Rhoderick
President, VMA
Valve Manufacturers Association
PDH Credits
Upon the successful completion of all Market Outlook Workshop sessions, you are able to download a certificate of completion. Note: 1.0 PDHs is equivalent to 0.10 CEUs or 1.0 Contact Hours
Licensed Professional Engineers
The acceptance of continuing education as it applies to fulfillment of the state licensing requirements for professional designations is at the pleasure of the individual state licensing boards. It is the responsibility of the individual participants to be knowledgeable about their state requirements. Pre-approval of training providers and courses is not required by most state licensing boards, except for the following:
Florida Board of Professional Engineers
Pump Systems Matter is a board-approved continuing education provider for the Florida Board of Professional Engineers: License # CEA361.
New York State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying, and Geology
Pump Systems Matter is approved as a sponsor of continuing education for professional engineers in New York State: NYS Sponsor # 241.
Disclaimer: Recording During Session
By participating in the Market Outlook Workshop hosted by the Hydraulic Institute (HI) and Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA), you agree to authorize recording of audio and or visual content presented during the live session and consent to subsequent use of the recording by HI and PSM. By submitting this registration, you consent to having your name or contact information shared with the session speaker(s) and organizer(s). If you do not consent to the audio and/or video recording of this live webinar or the sharing of your information, please do not join the session and email your concerns to our Customer Support Center.
Will there be a recording available about each session?
Yes, sessions are being recorded. Each recording will be available within 24-hours of the presentation.
Will I receive a copy of the presentation?
Yes, a PDF of the presentation slide deck is available under the "Handouts" tab.
Will I earn educational credits for attending MOW?
All sessions in 2025 are eligible for professional development hours (PDH) and contact hours. Please check your local state requirements for specifics.
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