Schedule-at-a-Glance
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8:00 am – 9:00 am
Registration, Networking Breakfast, Exhibits Area Open
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Oxford Economics Forecasts - Macroeconomic and Industrial
This presentation will include Jeremy Leonard of Oxford Economics outlining their latest macroeconomic and industrial forecasts and discussing implications for the global pump market and risks to the forecasts.
Presented by: Jeremy Leonard, Managing Director, Global Industry Services, Oxford Economics
12:00 pm – 12:55 pm
Live Program Session
More details soon.
1:00 pm – 1:55 pm
Live Program Session
More details soon.
2:00 pm – 2:55 pm
Oil & Gas Industry Outlook
This presentation will include the outlook for the oil and gas industry, including sector specific forecasts. In addition, the outlook will cover the capital spending outlook and discussion of recent trends.
Presented by: John Spears, President, Spears & Associates
11:50 am – 1:50 pm
Networking Lunch with Exhibitors
+ Roundtable Discussions (1:00 – 1:45 PM) on Employee Recruitment & Retention, Tariffs & the Economy, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Participants will have the opportunity to switch tables half-way through to meet new attendees and discuss two out of three topics of choice.
1:50 pm – 2:40 pm
Process Optimization Incorporating Probing and Conversational Programming for Valve Reparation
Presented by: J.R. Quijada, Applications Engineer, Mazak Corporation & John Hopkins, Applications Manager, Mazak Corporation
2:40 pm – 3:30 pm
Safety 101: OSHA Guidelines, PPE, Rigging & Harnesses
Presented by: Kent Etienne, Adjunct Professor, Process Technology, San Jacinto College
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
CPET Laboratory Tour
We’ll close the 2025 Valve Repair Seminar with a tour of the CPET. Explore the state-of-the-art Process Technology Labs, where San Jacinto College students gain hands-on experience with real-world industrial equipment and systems used in the petrochemical industry. You will also visit our cutting-edge Valve Lab, featuring the latest technology in valve repair and maintenance, designed to meet industry standards and training requirements. This tour offers a glimpse into how San Jacinto prepares the future workforce for careers in energy, petrochemical, and technology sectors.
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Registration, Networking Breakfast, Exhibits Area Open
11:00 am – 11:55 am
Live Program Session
More details soon.
12:00 pm – 12:55 pm
Power Industry Outlook
This presentation will provide information on the power industry, market forecasts and trends.
Presented by: Britt Burt, Senior VP of Research, Industrial Info Resources
1:00 pm – 1:55 pm
Pulp & Paper Industry Outlook
This presentation will include the outlook for the North American pulp and paper industry, including sector specific developments. In addition, insights will be provided on the new investment activity, rebuilds and capacity rationalization.
Presented by: Soile Kilpi, Director, AFRY Management
10:45 am – 11:00 am
Networking Break
2:00 pm – 2:55 pm
Water/Wastewater Industry Outlook
This presentation will include the outlook for the water/wastewater industry, including sector specific forecasts. In addition, the outlook will cover the capital spending outlook and discussion of recent trends.
Presented by: Tom Decker, Owner, Thomas E. Decker Consulting
11:50 am – 1:50 pm
Networking Lunch with Exhibitors
+ Roundtable Discussions (1:00 – 1:45 PM) on Employee Recruitment & Retention, Tariffs & the Economy, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Participants will have the opportunity to switch tables half-way through to meet new attendees and discuss two out of three topics of choice.
1:50 pm – 2:40 pm
Process Optimization Incorporating Probing and Conversational Programming for Valve Reparation
Presented by: J.R. Quijada, Applications Engineer, Mazak Corporation & John Hopkins, Applications Manager, Mazak Corporation
2:40 pm – 3:30 pm
Safety 101: OSHA Guidelines, PPE, Rigging & Harnesses
Presented by: Kent Etienne, Adjunct Professor, Process Technology, San Jacinto College
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
CPET Laboratory Tour
We’ll close the 2025 Valve Repair Seminar with a tour of the CPET. Explore the state-of-the-art Process Technology Labs, where San Jacinto College students gain hands-on experience with real-world industrial equipment and systems used in the petrochemical industry. You will also visit our cutting-edge Valve Lab, featuring the latest technology in valve repair and maintenance, designed to meet industry standards and training requirements. This tour offers a glimpse into how San Jacinto prepares the future workforce for careers in energy, petrochemical, and technology sectors.
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Registration, Networking Breakfast, Exhibits Area Open
11:00 am – 11:55 am
Live Program Session
More details soon.
12:00 pm – 12:55 pm
Live Program Session
More details soon.
1:00 pm – 1:55 pm
US Construction Industry Outlook
This presentation will include the outlook for the US commercial construction industry, including sector specific forecast. In addition, the outlook will cover the capital spending outlook for commercial construction and discussion of recent trends.
Presented by: Paul Trombitas, Partner, FMI Consulting
10:45 am – 11:00 am
Networking Break
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Wall Street Perspective of the Flow Control Industry and Event Wrap Up
This presentation will highlight macroeconomic data points and patterns that Wall Street participants are using to judge the pace and longevity of the industrial recovery across various end user markets.
Presented by: Michael Pesendorfer, Senior Research Associate, Robert W. Baird & Co.
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Networking Lunch with Exhibitors
+ Roundtable Discussions (1:00 – 1:45 PM) on Employee Recruitment & Retention, Tariffs & the Economy, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Participants will have the opportunity to switch tables half-way through to meet new attendees and discuss two out of three topics of choice.
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
State of the Valve and Pump Industries
Presented by: Heather Rhoderick, President, VMA & Michael Michaud, Executive Director, Hydraulic Institute
2:40 pm – 3:30 pm
Safety 101: OSHA Guidelines, PPE, Rigging & Harnesses
Presented by: Kent Etienne, Adjunct Professor, Process Technology, San Jacinto College
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
CPET Laboratory Tour
We’ll close the 2025 Valve Repair Seminar with a tour of the CPET. Explore the state-of-the-art Process Technology Labs, where San Jacinto College students gain hands-on experience with real-world industrial equipment and systems used in the petrochemical industry. You will also visit our cutting-edge Valve Lab, featuring the latest technology in valve repair and maintenance, designed to meet industry standards and training requirements. This tour offers a glimpse into how San Jacinto prepares the future workforce for careers in energy, petrochemical, and technology sectors.
Session Topics
Presentation Topics
- Update from the National Board
- Motor Operated Valve (MOV) Repair
- Fugitive Emissions & Update on EPA Requirements
- Pipeline Valve Repair
- Welding Processes & Defects
- Safety 101: OSHA guidelines, PPE, Rigging & Harnesses
- MSS Standards for Testing Valves in Hydrogen Service
- CNC Machining Applications
- Repair in the Field