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The organizing committee of the Rio Pipeline Conference and Exhibition has decided the topics that will be discussed at the 2017 edition of the event, which will take place from October 24-26, in Rio de Janeiro. The registration is already open and can be done here.

Organized every two years by IBP, it´s recognized as one of the main global gatherings in the pipeline sector. This year, the main theme is “Connecting the Future: Trends and Challenges”. The Conference agenda includes panels, forums, technical papers presentations (oral and poster session) and short courses.

Technological progress and innovation in the pipeline industry, besides challenges in midstream and the role of regulators in the future of the pipeline activity, were the chosen topics for the main panels.

The forums will address pipeline inspection, corrosion under tension, database failures, heated ducts, among other issues. Parallel events complement the schedule, like the Sustainability Arena, student and young professional’s activities, as well as a space dedicated for training, market and career, professional outplacement and gender issues.

The technical papers will be presented in the form of oral and poster sessions. The agenda comprises 16 topics, covering key subjects, such as project, construction & assembly, operation and maintenance, in addition as cross-cutting issues, such as corrosion, inspection, environment and others. The full list of authors selected is also the event’s website.

As in previous editions, the best papers will be competing for the Calgary Award, granted by Rio Pipeline. The award-winning author will have the opportunity to present his work at the International Pipeline Conference in Calgary, Canada, in 2018.