Dear IPEIA Members, Volunteers, and Partners,
“The ability to change and adjust plans is our strength. Be like water, shaping to fit any vessel.”
~unknown
It is with gratitude I look back on 2025/26. Together, we embraced IPEIA’s new governance model and began the implementation of our 3-year strategic plan. We have received overwhelming support from our community propelling us forward in the path the Board of Directors have set before us.
We were not without our challenges. Shortly following the 2025 IPEIA Conference & Exhibition in Jasper, we were notified that we would not be able to host our next conference in our contracted venue. We recognized this as an opportunity. We aggressively accelerated and aligned our strategic growth plans and moved our conference & exhibition back to the roots of IPEIA to be hosted in Calgary, AB. These critical decisions were made swiftly and confidently because of the strength of our Working Committees and Operations Team to be able to execute this massive change within a few short months.
Our volunteer community is what makes IPEIA special and unique. IPEIA’s volunteer Working Committees are the Program Committee and Stakeholder Engagement Committee. I’m pleased to share that Cody Scheu will continue in his role as Stakeholder Engagement Chair and to introduce you to Carlo Flores Gil who will serve as Program Chair for the 2026/27 term. Their past experience with IPEIA along with their direct industry-based knowledge will provide the leadership for their volunteer committee members to produce another successful year of membership offerings.
We would love for you to consider volunteering. Your involvement is what makes IPEIA exceptional. If you’re interested in contributing your time and expertise, please express your interest here: IPEIA Committee Members – IPEIA.
IPEIA’s outstanding Operations Team continues to provide consistency and stability for our organization. I am proud of the accomplishments of our Operations Team and look forward to what they will do next!
IPEIA Stakeholder Engagement Chair
IPEIA Program Chair
IPEIA Operations Manager
IPEIA Operations Coordinator
IPEIA Operations Administrator
This structure allows our volunteers to focus on what they do best – offering their expertise to shape programming, facilitate learning, and support safety and innovation in our field.
Together we continue to fulfill our mission: enhancing pressure equipment safety, reliability, and innovation through awareness, learning, and collaboration.
Warm regards,
Christi Marcine
Executive Director, IPEIA