The IPLOCA Convention is a unique forum for IPLOCA’s members, media partners and guests to gather together and hold business meetings in a relaxed and culturally stimulating setting.

During the five days of the convention, top leaders and senior representatives of the great variety of companies that make up our industry are able to network, build business relationships and share ideas on the latest developments in a series of business meetings, technical presentations, tours and social events.

Programme

Delegates from pipeline engineering and construction companies, manufacturers and suppliers representing more than 40 countries attend the Open General Meetings on Thursday and Friday. Speakers tackle topics focusing on the business perspectives of onshore and offshore pipelines, new technologies, health & safety and the environment.

Presentation at the OGM

Delegates on a tour to Versailles in 2016

IPLOCA Corporate Social Responsibility Award sponsored by Total

Maats/Liebherr Golf Tournament

IPLOCA's Scholarship Programme

Delegates on a tour to Ayutthaya in 2019

Poster session

President's Dinner, Paris 2016

Past Conventions

Hyatt Regency Vancouver hotel, Canada Annual Convention

IPLOCA 55th Annual Convention

IPLOCA’s 55th Annual Convention was held at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver hotel from 11 to 15 September 2023. The theme for this year’s Convention was…

Hilton Prague hotel, Prague, Czech Republic Annual Convention

IPLOCA 2022 Convention

IPLOCA’s 54th Annual Convention After two years of travel restrictions due to the pandemic, IPLOCA members had the pleasure of getting together once again.  Gonzalo…

Shangri-La hotel, Bangkok Annual Convention

IPLOCA 2019 Convention

Following the success at last year’s convention in London, Business to Business meetings and Poster Sessions were once again offered keeping members up-to-date on important…

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London Annual Convention

IPLOCA 2018 Convention

During the Open General Meetings (OGMs) on Thursday and Friday, high profile speakers covered a wide variety of topics including leadership and challenges faced in…

Camino Real Polanco, Mexico City Annual Convention

IPLOCA 2017 Convention

During the OGMs, three industry awards were presented: the IPLOCA Health & Safety Award sponsored by Chevron, the IPLOCA…

Le Méridien Etoile, Paris Annual Convention

IPLOCA 2016 Convention

This 50th Anniversary Convention, attended by 600 participants from 33 countries, was the first one to be held in Paris; the city where the association…