Discover the Market Outlook Workshop
Gain Strategic Insights to Guide Your 2026 Planning
Join us for the Market Outlook Workshop, September 9–11, 2025 — an exclusive virtual event presented by the Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) and the Hydraulic Institute (HI).
Gain insights from leading economic and market experts on the trends shaping key end-use sectors, including oil & gas, chemical, water/wastewater, pulp and paper, 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.
Why Attend:
- Expert forecasts on markets critical to your business
- Updates on economic indicators and manufacturing trends
- Designed for sales, marketing, and strategy professionals
Open to VMA, VRC, and HI members only. Individual and group registration options available.
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Session Topics
This year’s program includes some of our biggest end-user industries and new segments. For each industry, the speakers provide their perceptions, forecasts and trends of interest to the industrial valve and pump industries.
Reasons to Attend
Two Facility Tours
Day One of the Seminar begins with an optional tour of United Valve’s facility. Day Two of the Seminar closes with a behind-the-scenes tour of the San Jacinto College CPET laboratories. Both tours deliver unique insights and demos for attendees.
Nine Professional Development Hours (PDH)
Gain up to nine professional development hours (PDHs) with timely, relevant sessions designed specifically for the repair industry.
Tabletop Exhibits
The exhibits area features member companies as well as valve repair industry suppliers. Network and do business with the reps you need access to most!
Savings Opportunities
VMA and VRC Member Exclusive
The Market Outlook Workshop is open to VMA/VRC and HI members only. Take advantage of this member benefit and get started on your 2026 planning.
Register a Group and Save
Register 2 or more attendees from the same company and get 10% off your total registration. 6 or more attendees receive 20% off! Email Abby Brown, VMA’s Meetings & Events Manager, at abrown@vma.org for more details.