2027 Valve Forum: Call for Abstracts

2027 Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits
The Woodlands, Texas, May 18-20, 2027

Submission Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m.

Join a renowned list of industry speakers at the 2027 Valve Forum.

We are accepting abstracts on all topics, with special interest in:
  • Valve, actuator & system design considerations
  • Valve and actuator testing, standards, and compliance
  • Valve automation, controls, and diagnostics
  • Valve, actuator & system repair
  • Advanced technologies & AI applications
  • HR, leadership, and business operations
  • Marketing & go-to-market strategies
  • Safety and quality control
  • Sustainability
  • Energy market trends and opportunities
Submissions must be educational, non-commercial (no product pitches), relevant, and timely.

All submissions are peer-reviewed by a panel of industry experts. Selected speakers will be notified by November 5, 2026.

Questions?
Please contact Caitlin Hughes at chughes@vma.org.