Schedule-at-a-Glance
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Please note: Program is updated regularly and is subject to change.
6:00 pm
VMA Board of Directors Dinner (Invitation only.)
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
VMA Board of Directors Meeting (Invitation only.)
1:00 pm
Welcome & Opening Remarks
1:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Program Sessions
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3:15 pm – 3:30 pm
Networking Break
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Program Sessions
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5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
New Member & First-Time Attendee Reception
New to VMA or attending your first Annual Meeting? Join VMA leadership and fellow first-timers for a dedicated welcome reception. Make new connections and learn how to get the most from your membership. Dress Code: Resort casual
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Welcome Reception & Dinner
Enjoy a casual beachside evening with colleagues as the sun sets over the Gulf. This relaxed dinner features local flavors and food stations in a beautiful outdoor setting. Dress Code: Resort casual
7:30 am – 8:30 am
Breakfast
7:30 am – 8:30 am
VRC Business Meeting
VRC members are encouraged to attend this session for updates on key initiatives and council direction for the year ahead.
8:30 am – 10:15 am
Program Sessions
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10:15 am – 10:30 am
Refreshment Break
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Program Sessions
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12:00 pm
Lunch on Your Own
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Optional Networking Activities
Spend your free afternoon networking in a more casual setting. Explore the local area, try something new, or join a friendly competition while connecting with fellow leaders.
Spouse/guest participation welcome. Separate registration required for all.
5:00 pm
Evening on Your Own
7:30 am – 8:00 am
Breakfast
8:00 am – 9:00 am
VMA Business Meeting
An important update on VMA’s strategic plans, member programs, and future goals. Open to all VMA members.
9:00 am – 9:15 am
Refreshment Break
9:15 am – 10:15 am
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10:15 am – 10:45 am
Member Perspectives Panel
More information coming soon.
10:45 am – 12:00 pm
Program Sessions
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12:00 pm
Lunch on Your Own
10:45 am – 12:00 pm
Program Sessions
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10:45 am – 12:00 pm
Program Sessions
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Sessions
Quick Links to Session Tracks—Session topics and speakers to be announced mid-February 2025!
Session Tracks
Overview of the Hydrogen+ Energy Landscape
Explore the current state of research, opportunities and projects related to hydrogen and renewables in energy production.
Hydrogen + Energy Applications and Testing
Review product testing considerations in the facility design & manufacturing process across energy applications.
Valve Considerations: Materials, Standards
Learn about valve technical and design considerations to meet the demands of energy expansion.
Broader Implications for Flow Control Systems
Explore how piping, seals, and other gases are integral parts of the production, storage, and transportation of hydrogen and other renewables like nuclear, wind, and solar.