VMA offers both industry-wide and member-only events. Curated by Valve Experts and presented by Valve Experts, VMA’s meetings and conferences are renowned by the industry for bringing professionals together to network and gain expert insights on current events & issues that impact the industry.

VMA offers in person and virtual events, including webinars, online training and topical discussion forums. Event information is below, including information on speaking or sponsoring. Customized and private training for individual companies is also available – a great option for companies interesting in having a group of attendees learn together.

VMA Events at a Glance

Meetings

Annual Meeting (September 9-11, 2026): VMA’s premier event delivering unparalleled networking, discussion and analysis of the most important external and internal issues being faced by the valve and automation industry each year. C-suite, product heads, marketing/sales and business professionals from members all attend. Open to Members Only.  Learn more »

Market Outlook Workshop (September 9-11, 2025): Business, market and economic intelligence curated for the valve and pump industry. Held with the Hydraulic Institute. Open to Members Only. Learn more »

Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits (April 13-15, 2026): The most comprehensive gathering place for the entire valve industry value chain. This event offers solutions, content on manufacturing, technical, marketing and business management, valve fundamentals, and business opportunities with exhibits and networking.  Learn more »

VRC Valve Repair Seminar (June 9-10, 2026): This event focuses on some of the issues specific to repairing valve assemblies and keeping them operating at peak efficiency, as well as addressing high-level concerns about what is happening in the industry, what pressures it faces and where it is headed. Learn more »

Training

Valve Basics 101 & 201 Seminars: An overview of valves, valve actuators and valve automation, and how they are used in various applications. Especially suited for those new to the industry or professionals seeking to expand their knowledge. Created for users of valves, engineering, and consulting firms as well as valve industry manufacturers, distributors and suppliers. Learn more »


Valve Basics Custom Training:  If you have a group of employees who need training on the fundamentals of valves, actuators and controls, we can create a solution to your needs--a custom valve basics education program. Learn more »

Webinars

Webinar Program: Expert speakers, timely content and Q&A sessions – all from your desk at home or in the office. Learn more »

Sponsorship

Sponsorship Opportunities: Interested in sponsoring or supporting an event or webinar? Contact Abby Brown, Meetings and Events Manager, at abrown@vma.org.

Abstracts & Speakers

Call for Abstracts & Speakers!: Interested in speaking at an event or webinar? Contact abrown@vma.org with questions. Submit Abstract »