What is PVIC
The Pumps & Innovation Conference (PVIC) succeeds the Empowering Pumps Industry
Conference (EPIC), which over six years became a respected industry gathering for pumps and
rotating equipment professionals. The new event expands that foundation to encompass the
broader valves and flow control processes network. Pumps and valves are the common
engineering language across oil and gas production, refining, pipeline transmission, and water
management, yet the professionals who design, operate, and maintain these systems have
historically attended separate, sector-specific events. PVIC brings them together.
PVIC will deliver a focused technical program organized around three tracks (Engineering,
Technology, and Leadership) featuring expert keynotes, peer-led technical sessions, and hands-on
workshops in CPET’s equipment-specific labs. The exhibition floor is curated for technical
relevance, not booth count.
Who You’ll Reach at PVIC
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
November 2nd
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Opening Keynote
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Networking Lunch
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Exhibition
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Breakout Sessions
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Panel Discussion
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CPET Equipment Labs Tour
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Networking Reception
November 3rd
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Early Bird Breakfast
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Exhibition
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Keynote Address
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General Sessions
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Networking Lunch
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Breakout Sessions
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Pumps Training/Valve Training Tracks
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Center for Petrochemical, Energy,
& Technology (CPET)
With over 151,000 square feet, CPET is the largest petrochemical training center in the Gulf Coast and a venue purpose-built for PVIC. Located in the heart of one of the world’s largest refining and petrochemical complexes, it features a glass pilot plant lab, an 8,000-square-foot glycol distillation unit, 35 equipment-centric training labs, and working lab environments for pumps, valves, and process equipment, all complemented by modern conference and exhibition space.
