IPCE marks 30 years with 40 per cent growth in exhibiting companies while delivering its largest and most comprehensive technical program to date

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire IPCE marks 30 years with 40 per cent growth in exhibiting companies while delivering its largest and most comprehensive technical program to dateAuthor of the article:Alberta Premier Danielle Smith addresses global pipeline community as Canada advances new energy infrastructureTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountCALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The International Pipeline Conference & Expo (IPCE) concluded its 16th edition in Calgary last week, 30 years after the event was first held, with more than 8,000 attendees from 44 countries and a 40 per cent increase in exhibiting companies. The event hosted pipeline leaders from around the world as Canada looks to expand its energy infrastructure and reach new markets.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Alberta Premier Danielle Smith delivered the keynote address during IPCE 2026’s Opening Plenary. She spoke about the importance of pipeline safety and integrity as new projects move forward, including how emerging solutions are changing pipeline monitoring and maintenance.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“Faster approvals do not mean lower standards. Speed and safety are not in conflict,” said Premier Smith. “In Alberta, we believe the best safety outcomes come from government, regulators and industry working together. We want to lead the world in the next generation of pipeline safety.”The technical conference, hosted by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) in collaboration with the Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI), focused on engineering and research across the pipeline lifecycle, with sessions spanning operations and maintenance, materials, geohazards, risk and reliability and emerging fuels.“Collaboration and knowledge sharing are essential to advancing the integrity and reliability of pipeline systems,” said ASME Executive Director/CEO Tom Costabile. “IPCE gives engineers, researchers, regulators and industry professionals a chance to share technical expertise, learn from one another and explore solutions to the challenges facing pipeline infrastructure today and into the future.”This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.The growth of this year’s exhibition brought more than 300 companies to the BMO Centre, showcasing pipeline materials, monitoring systems, robotics, inspection tools and AI-driven solutions. More than 20 Knowledge Bar sessions covered inline inspection, leak detection, AI and data analytics, predictive modelling, repair technologies, advanced materials and infrastructure for hydrogen and CO₂.“IPCE has grown alongside Canada’s standing in global energy. As international markets look to Canada for secure, reliable and affordable supply, pipelines are how that potential becomes delivery,” said Nick Samain, Senior Vice President, North America, dmg events. “Thirty years on, the scale of this year’s event shows an industry preparing to build, and to build to the highest standard.”Organized in partnership by ASME, PRCI and dmg events, IPCE continues to connect the technical and business sides of the pipeline sector in Calgary every two years.IPCE returns to Calgary in September 2028. For more information, please visit www.ipceyyc.com.About dmg eventsdmg events is a leading organizer of face-to-face events and a publisher of trade magazines. dmg aims to keep businesses informed and connect them with relevant communities to create vibrant marketplaces and accelerate their business through face-to-face events. dmg events organizes more than 115 events across 25 countries, attracting over 650,000 attendees and delegates every year. The company’s energy portfolio includes some of the largest events in the sector, such as ADIPEC, Gastech, India Energy Week, the Egypt Energy Show (EGYPES), World Utilities Congress, and the Global Energy Show. For more information visit https://www.dmgevents.com/.This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.About ASMEASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real-world challenges. Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a not-for-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education, and professional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world. In 2020, ASME formed the International Society of Interdisciplinary Engineers (ISIE) II & III LLC, a new for-profit subsidiary to house business ventures that will bring new and innovative products, services, and technologies to the engineering community. For more information, visit https://www.asme.org/. 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