We are seeking the BEST OF THE BEST to submit their abstract submissions for IPEIA’s 2026 Programming for our Membership Offerings! We are looking for content to be provided both in-person at our annual Conference and virtually throughout our webinar series:
- Keynote Presentations
- Technical Presentations
- Student Posters
- Panel Discussion
- Symposium Proposal
- Suggestions Welcome!
Abstracts submitted should have a focus on the pressure equipment industry and technologies and be relevant to the design, construction, operation, in-service inspection, repairs and maintenance of pressure equipment and storage tanks, and case studies dealing with root cause failure analysis, accident/incident investigation, and multi-jurisdictional concerns.
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| Steam/Track | Definition | Examples |
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| NDE/Repairs/Inspection Technologies | This track covers advances in non-destructive examination (NDE), inspection, and repair technologies, including novel applications of established methods. It includes innovations in equipment, techniques, data interpretation, and deployment strategies across a range of asset types. |
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| Engineering and Failure Case Studies | Explores real-world engineering failures and problem-solving examples, highlighting lessons learned. Submissions should include context, technical analysis, root cause determination, and actions taken to resolve or prevent the issue. |
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| Regulatory/Codes | Includes interpretation, updates, and application of industry standards, codes, and regulations (e.g., ASME, API, CSA). Ideal for papers discussing compliance challenges, code development, and jurisdictional requirements. |
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| Materials and Corrosion | Focuses on the behavior, selection, protection, and degradation of materials in service. Includes topics related to corrosion mechanisms, material performance, and strategies for prevention, monitoring, and control. |
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| Asset Integrity Management | Focuses on strategies to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of industrial assets over their lifecycle. Topics include integrity assessments, reliability programs, risk studies, data-driven maintenance planning, and program best practices. |
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Submission deadline extended until Sept 26th!!
For further information on how Abstracts are selected – Judging Criteria – Technical Presentations
Students – For more information, visit IPEIA Student Poster Criteria & Process – IPEIA
Our 2026 Call For Content is OPEN!!!
Please see the following for key dates and deadlines.
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* All Call For Content dates are subject to change.
| 2026 CALL FOR CONTENT | |||
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| Due dates* | Deadlines for Technical Presentations | Deadlines for Student Poster | |
| February 2025 | |||
| February 27 (Thursday) |
Call for Content open in the IPEIA Apart System | Call for Content open in the IPEIA Apart System | |
| September 2025 | |||
| EXTENDED! September 26 (Friday) 5:00 pm (MT) |
Technical Presentation abstract submission deadline in the IPEIA Apart System | ||
| October 2025 | |||
| October 8 (Wednesday) |
Submissions will be notified of PRELIMINARY ACCEPTANCE of their abstracts; Back up and decline abstract letters issued NOTE: presentations are not selected for the conference until they have received final approval from the Program Committee. | ||
| November 2025 | |||
| November 3 (Monday) |
Draft presentation submissions deadline for the conference and webinar | ||
| November 14 (Friday) 5:00 pm (MT) |
Student Poster abstract submission deadline in the IPEIA Apart System | ||
| November 17 (Monday) |
Update draft presentation due based on first reviewer feedback | ||
| November 28 (Friday) |
Students will be notified of acceptance (up to 3 students); declined abstract letters issued | ||
| December 2025 | |||
| December 1 (Monday) |
Update and submit final presentation based on second reviewer feedback | ||
| December 5 (Friday) |
Conference speakers, backups, and webinar presenters will be notified with final acceptance | *(December 15 to announce speakers/webinar website)* time to confirm with webinar presenters. | |
| December 17 (Wednesday) |
Student Poster draft due for initial feedback | ||
| January 2026 | |||
| January 12 (Monday) |
Student Poster due for final review and approval | ||
| January 21 (Wednesday) |
Student Posters are sent to be printed | ||
Instructions to Submit CONTENT using IPEIA’s APART/Registration System
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| STEP 1 | On February 27, 2025 visit the APART/Registration System |
| STEP 2 | Login (if you have an existing login to the IPEIA APART System or have registered for previous conferences) -or- Create a New Login  |
| STEP 3 | After logging in you should be directed to the submission form (STEP 4). If you are not, a button to the Content Submission form can be found on the registration home page (below). NOTE: You can also view previously submitted content by clicking the link below “Submit Content”  |
| STEP 4 | Select the content type you would like to submit Note: After making your selection the form will populate all the related fields to your selection.  |
| STEP 5 | Complete the Content Submission Form NOTE: The form will auto-populate with your profile details if you had a previously created login. If you need to update your information, please click on the menu option “PROFILE” to makes changes. This will update your information on all your content submissions. To return to the Content Submission Form, select the link under the “APART WEB TOOL” menu.  |
| STEP 5 | To Review Your Submitted Content Click on the “APART WEB TOOL” menu and click on “MY CONTENT SUBMISSIONS” Click on the “VIEW DETAILS/EDIT” button on the content submission you wish to review  |
| STEP 6 | Save All Changes If you edit the content submission your are reviewing, be sure to hit the “UPDATE CONTENT” button at the bottom of the form to save all changes  |