Call for Abstracts Open for VMA's Valve Forum 2026
Applications due by October 31 for next year’s event.
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VMA’s Valve Forum will take place at The Woodlands, Texas, April 13-15, 2026. Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits is the premier gathering for professionals across the entire valve industry value chain. Session topics are open, but areas of interest include:
- Valve and system design considerations
- Testing and qualification
- Automation and controls
- Advanced technologies & AI
- HR, leadership, and business strategy
- Marketing and customer experience
- Sustainability & ESG
- Energy market trends and opportunities
With more than 150 flow control experts and exhibitors in attendance, the event draws manufacturers, end users and industry professionals from many industries.
To learn more or submit an abstract go to the event website here. Speakers will be notified if their abstract was accepted by the end of the year.
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