The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) will once again partner with iVT Off-Highway Vehicle Technology Expo USA to deliver the Advanced Hydraulics Conference, taking place alongside the Off-Highway Evolution Conference on August 19-20, 2026, in Chicago.
As the leading association representing the fluid power industry, NFPA brings together experts, innovators and engineers to explore the technologies shaping the future of off-highway equipment. The Advanced Hydraulics Conference has become a key destination for OEM engineers, vehicle designers and hydraulic specialists looking to stay ahead of the latest developments in machine performance, efficiency, connectivity and automation.
The 2026 conference program will address some of the industry's most important challenges and opportunities, including:
- AI-enabled service strategies and the use of machine data to improve uptime and customer support
- Connected hydraulic systems and the growing role of digitalization in off-highway equipment
- Cybersecurity considerations and regulatory developments such as the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
- Digital transformation and ecosystem partnerships for delivering high-value connected services
- Advances in hydraulic system design that support electrification, autonomy and next-generation machine architectures
- Emerging technologies that improve productivity, reliability and operational efficiency
Running alongside the Off-Highway Evolution Conference, the Advanced Hydraulics Conference provides attendees with access to two complementary conference streams under a single delegate pass. Together, the events offer unparalleled technical insight into the technologies transforming the off-highway sector, from hydraulics and power management to autonomy, electrification and digital systems.
"NFPA member companies represent the cutting-edge technologies that vehicle engineers increasingly need to incorporate into their machine systems and designs," said NFPA President and CEO Eric Lanke. "Combining that technical content with hands-on demonstrations of their technologies on the iVT Expo show floor provides a unique educational experience for their primary customers."
Delegates will gain direct access to industry leaders, technical experts and solution providers while exploring the latest innovations showcased across the exhibition floor.
