Meeting Program
Tuesday, June 25 th 8:00-8:20 — Welcome and Remarks Mike Clancy, Chair, OPEI Board of Directors 8:20-8:40 — Introductions Kris Kiser, OPEI President 8:40-9:45 — 2024-2025: A Changing Landscape Alan Beaulieu, President, ITR Economics Interest rates, inflation, labor, military conflicts, and a presidential election are on the minds of most leaders
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as they make plans for the rest of 2024 and prepare for 2025. Join economist Alan Beaulieu for a look at the trends for 2024, including a weakening economy, lower inflation, and a shift in consumer spending. Alan will take a look at key markets, both domestic and global. The presentation will give you valuable insights in time to develop tactics and strategies to beat the cycle and prepare for the business cycle rise ahead. Knowing what to watch for and the probable timing of the reversal to rise will give you confidence as you enact plans that enable you to get the most out of 2024 and 2025 while simultaneously getting ahead of your competitors. 9:45-10:15 — OPEI Market Data & Forecasting – Opportunities for Member Engagement Dan Mustico, Senior Vice President, Government & Market Affairs 10:15-10:30 — Break 10:30-11:00 — Regulations, Equipment Bans and Restrictions: 2024 State of Play Greg Knott, Senior Vice President, Standards & Regulatory Affairs Sponsored by:
11:00-11:30 — 2024 Industry Safety Messaging Campaign Chuck Bowen, Vice President, Communications & Member Relations 11:30-Noon — Closing Remarks Kris Kiser, OPEI President Wednesday, June 26 th 8:00-8:15 — Welcome and Remarks Kris Kiser, OPEI President 8:15-9:30 — Supercommunicators: The Power of Conversation and Hidden Language of Connection Charles Duhigg, two-time New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize-Winning columnist
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In Duhigg’s latest book, Supercommunicators , audiences learn why some people are able to make themselves heard, and to hear others, so clearly. As his storytelling moves from the writers’ room of The Big Bang Theory to the couches of leading marriage counselors, to CIA officers trying to recruit spies, Duhigg shows how to recognize conversations and the tips and skills we need to navigate them more successfully. In the end, Duhigg deli vers a simple but powerful lesson: With the right tools, we can connect with anyone. 9:30-9:45 — Break 9:45 -10:15 — Electrification Trends in Outdoor Power Equipment Brandon Martin, Vice President, Battery & Electric Products & Industry Affairs 10:15-11:45 — Brace for Turbulence: Inside Campaign 2024 Robert Costa SPONSORED BY: Sponsored by:
As the lead correspondent for CBS News covering the 2024 campaign, Robert Costa travels constantly talking to voters and candidates. In an eye-opening speech, he shares stories about his
reporting and offers valuable perspective on the issues and players, beyond the cliches and talking points. And Costa offers cool assessments of the major decision-makers and leaders in both parties and of the turbulence ahead. 11:45-Noon — Closing Remarks Kris Kiser, OPEI President
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