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Mark Your Calendar for the 2025 Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits! 

Arrive early and also attend the Hydrogen + Energy Valve Summit!

3 Days - 2 Events - 30+ Hours of Education - 20+ Exhibitors - 5+ Networking Activities - and much more!

  

VMA's Valve Forum: Conference & Exhi bits is the most comprehensive gathering place for all those in the valve industry value chain. The event offers solutions, content and business opportunities for the valve, valve actuator and valve automation industry. Thought leaders will present on manufacturing, technical, marketing, and management topics - and on industrial valve fundamentals. Take advantage of business opportunities during networking activities and visit the exhibit area to learn about the latest products and services from valve industry suppliers and distributors and see small demos.

Hydrogen + Energy Valve Summit,  VMA's newest event, takes place the day before the Valve Forum. The Hydrogen + Energy Valve Summit will allow attendees to explore and gain a better understanding of hydrogen and carbon capture market opportunities for the industrial valve industry. An overview of the landscape from government, research and industry perspectives, as well as technical information, case studies and applications will be reviewed.

Key Reasons to Attend in 2025

Those from end-users, manufacturers, distributors and suppliers - whether new to the industry or established - will leave with new ideas, knowledge and connections.

  • 3 Days, 2 Events - Hydrogen + Energy Valve Summit and the Valve Forum
  • Over 30+ hours of educational sessions - Curated by over 20 industry thought leaders, peer reviewed content, and presented by experts...you'll find top-notch education not matched at other events. 
  • Over 20+ Table Top area demos and competitions - See demos, visit with companies, and take part in a fun competition testing your valve knowledge in the exhibit area! 
  • Local Facility Tour - See how valves work in real world with a local tour. 
  • Future Workforce Development - Connect with local students who are interested in joining our industry and share the benefits of pursuing a career in the valve industry.
  • 5+ Networking Opportunities - Grow your industry network with several different opportunities to mingle with many leaders in the valve industry
  • Hands-On Opportunities - Get up close with valves, actuators, and controls in the Fundamentals Track.
  • Save 20% - Attend The Valve Forum and The Hydrogen Valve Summit and receive 20% off The Valve Forum Registration!
  • And More!  Stay tuned as more announcements are made over the coming months.

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    Exhibit & Sponsorship Opportunities

    The Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) invites all suppliers, distributors and manufacturers in the industrial valve industry to exhibit at our 2025 Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits! The Valve Forum provides a cost-effective place to showcase your latest innovations in valves and actuators, new services, and equipment to valve manufacturers and end-users. Multiple functions are held in the exhibit area that do not compete with the conference program.

    Reserve your spot for 2025 now and view benefits, investment needed, and sponsorship opportunities on the Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities Page or View The PDF. For more information contact Todd Luciano, Gardner Business Media, at TLuciano@gardnerweb.com, (513) 527-8809. 

    Technical

    Developed for experienced technical and engineering personnel working with valves and related products.

    Management and Marketing

    Covering marketing & management topics specific to the valve industry to help those in various business roles contribute to a successful company.

    Manufacturing

    Ideal for those who work or supervise the production and assembly process in their companies.

    Valve Fundamentals

    The basics - common flow-control technology used in various markets and applications, standards, and hands-on time. Plus, repair topics!

    Our 2025 Exhibitors & Sponsors!







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    Upcoming Events & Deadlines

    December 9, 2024

    Registration is Open

    Register Now to receive the best availabe rate!

     



    December 1, 2024

    Sponsorship Sales Open to All

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    August 1, 2024

    Save the Date

    Mark your calendars for the 2025 Valve Forum & Hydrogen Valve Summit. April 8-10, 2025. Registration will open soon.