Registration Now Open: 87th Annual VMA/VRC Meeting

VMA and VRC members network during cocktail hour.
Source: VMA

The Annual Meeting is for Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) and Valve Repair Council (VRC) members to gather with other top executives from across the industrial valve and flow control industry. This is our premier, members-only event focused on strategic insights, policy impacts and the trends shaping our industry.

This year, the event takes place October 13–15, 2025, in Naples, Florida. With topics including AI, supply chain, energy transition and economic outlooks, U.S. policy on trade, tariff and regulations and end-use market segment trends, this year’s agenda is built for leaders navigating a rapidly evolving landscape.

Networking activities, a robust spouse/guest program and a gala membership awards and dinner round out the event. Group discounts are available for companies sending multiple attendees.

Members can register and find out more at vmaevents.org/annual.

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