IPLOCA America North Regional Meeting
IPLOCA America North Regional Meeting 2026 – A Great Success in Houston
The IPLOCA America North Regional Meeting, held on 11 March 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Houston West in Houston, Texas, was a great success, bringing together approximately 220 participants representing more than 110 companies from across the region and abroad.
The event gathered experts in energy infrastructure, including pipelines, providing an excellent platform for participants to exchange ideas, discuss common challenges, and strengthen strategic networks within the industry. The meeting also offered valuable discussions on issues affecting our sector and its ongoing transformation, while highlighting opportunities and success stories from across the region.
The programme featured presentations from industry experts and an especially engaging panel discussion that proved to be more than interesting for participants, generating lively exchanges and valuable insights on the region’s potential, key challenges, emerging opportunities, and new technologies shaping the future of our industry.
The strong attendance and active participation from regional leaders and industry stakeholders contributed greatly to the overall success of the event.
IPLOCA would like to thank all speakers, sponsors, participants, and partners whose contributions made this meeting an important gathering for the America North region.
We look forward to continuing these valuable exchanges at future IPLOCA events.
For further information, please find below the links to the meeting agenda as well as the list of attendees.
PRESENTATIONS:
Continuum Capital – Geopolitical Impact on the North American Pipeline Market
by Mark Bridgers, Principal, Continuum Capital
Pipeline & Gas Journal – U.S. Pipeline Market 2026 – Selective Growth and New Demand
by Tyler Campbell, Tyler Campbell, Editor-in-Chief, Pipeline & Gas Journal
AI Clearing – How are AI platforms reshaping the pipeline construction industry
by Micheal Mazure, CEO, AI Clearing
Built to last – Safeguarding Energy Infrastructure With Innovative Protective Coatings
by Dr. Somaieh Salehpour,VP, Energy and Water Infrastructure
Smartpipe Technolgies – Trenchless High Pressure Pipeline Rehabilitation
by Chris Ditzel, COO, Smartpipe Technologies
LaValley Industries & Laurini Officine Meccaniche – Settanta Pipeliner The next revolution in Pipe handling
by Jason LaValley, CEO, LaValley Industries and Marco Laurini, CEO Laurini Officine Meccaniche
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