2026 Global Events & Webinars
Each year, Becht participates in a wide range of industry conferences and tradeshows, technical meetings, and webinars. Explore this year’s events to see where you can connect with the global Becht team in person or virtually — and check back often, as new events are added throughout the year.
Becht also offers a robust catalog of expert-led training courses. See our current training offerings.
WEBINARS
UPCOMING EVENTS
BECHT HF ALKYLATION SUMMIT
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
WHAT’S POSSIBLE WHEN THE BEST MINDS IN HF ALKYLATION COME TOGETHER?
Join us at the Becht HF Alkylation Summit 2026: 2.5 days of candid conversations with the technical and operations leaders responsible for keeping HF alkylation units safe, reliable, efficient, and compliant.
Expect audience-driven Q&A and practical takeaways you can put to work as soon as you’re back on site. Don’t miss this exclusive chance to collaborate directly with industry experts who understand your toughest challenges and are ready to share what’s working in the field. If you want a clearer view of where HF alkylation is heading and how others are handling shifting standards and greater demands, you’ll find it here.
September 21-24, 2026
Sugar Land, TX
NORTH AMERICA
MTI AmeriTAC 150
June 8-10, 2026
Cincinnati, OH
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Canadian Carbon Capture
June 22-23, 2026
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Presenter
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ASME PVP Pressure Vessels & Piping Conference
July 19-24, 2026
Anaheim, CA
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API Inspection & Mechanical Integrity Summit
July 20-23, 2026
San Antonio, TX
Exhibitor, Sponsor & Presenter | Booth 531
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AFPM Summit
August 31-September 3, 2026
Grapevine, TX
Exhibitor & Presenter
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Becht HF Alkylation Summit
September 21-24, 2026
Sugar Land, TX
Host
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IRPC Hydrocarbon Processing
October 8-9, 2026
Houston, TX
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API Fall Refining & Equipment Standards Meeting
November 9-13, 2026
New Orleans, LA
Exhibitor
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LATIN AMERICA
ARPEL Innovarpel
June 1-4, 2026
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Exhibitor, Sponsor & Presenter
LARTC
September 8-10, 2026
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Exhibitor, Sponsor & Presenter | Booth 36
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EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
ME-TECH
September 14-16, 2026
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Exhibitor, Sponsor & Presenter | Booth 3
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ASIA-PACIFIC
Corrosion & Prevention Conference
October 6-9, 2026
Christchurch, New Zealand
Presenter
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Asian Downstream Summit – ARTC
October 28-29, 2026
Singapore
Exhibitor, Sponsor & Presenter
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PAST EVENTS
NORTH AMERICA
OPTIMIZE
May 11-14, 2026
Houston, TX
API Spring Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting
May 4-8, 2026
Salt Lake City, UT
RefComm Galveston
April 27-May 1, 2026
Galveston, TX
Video
GPA Midstream Technical Conference
April 20-23, 2026
Plano, TX
Nitrogen + Syngas USA Expoconference
April 21-23, 2026
Dallas, TX
AMPP Annual Conference + Expo
March 15-19, 2026
Houston, TX
AFPM Annual Meeting
March 15-17, 2026
New Orleans, LA
IPEIA
March 10-12, 2026
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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NARTC
February 10-12, 2026
Houston, TX
Photos
LATIN AMERICA
LARTC Ask the Experts
May 12-13, 2026
Santiago, Chile
Photos
EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
MUGI
April 19-24, 2026
Athens, Greece
Global OPEX Operational Excellence & Asset Reliability Summit
April 22-24, 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands
StocExpo
March 10-11, 2026
Rotterdam, Netherlands
CIA Hydrofluoric Acid Users Annual Conference
March 5, 2026
Liverpool, England
ASIA-PACIFIC
ADS, ARTC & ACCA Roadshow
April 21, 2026
Indonesia
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WEBINARS
ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
From Reactive to Ready: Transforming Corrosion Data into Real-Time Reliability
If your corrosion and reliability programs feel reactive, disjointed, or weighed down by manual updates and repetitive data, you’re not alone. Many facilities struggle to turn complex, scattered information into timely decisions that protect asset integrity and operational safety. Without a fully integrated view, it’s hard to know what’s most at risk, where to inspect next, or whether safe operating limits are being exceeded.
Join Becht as we explore how a digitally connected approach can simplify corrosion data management, improve asset visibility, and streamline decision-making across reliability, inspection, and operations teams.
Rethinking Piping Inspection Locations: How Effective Asset Integrity Data Unlocks Opportunities for CML Optimization
Condition monitoring location (CML) optimization is a powerful tool for reducing inspection costs and risks. With years of valuable piping inspection data accumulated across process facilities, organizations have an opportunity to analyze this historical data and identify piping circuits that may be over- or under-inspected – revealing areas where spending can be optimized and safety improved. Once these determinations are made, different strategies can be employed to determine which CMLs should be archived.
This webinar explores how modern corrosion control documents (CCDs) enable high-quality CML optimization, the key considerations before implementing such an initiative, and the advantages and limitations of incorporating statistical analysis into the process. The session also highlights real-world case studies that illustrate the impact of these approaches.
Transforming Corporate Standards: Why Data, Not Documents, Is the New Best Practice
Are your corporate standards still buried in PDFs or trapped inside legacy systems? These outdated approaches make it difficult to communicate requirements clearly, which can slow down execution, increase costs, reduce quality, and add unnecessary risk. Many organizations struggle with standards that are bloated or overly generic, lack the technology for effective use and clear communication, rely on hard-to-use overlays stacked on top of each other to address specific needs, or are simply cumbersome – creating significant barriers to efficiency and compliance.
If these challenges sound familiar, join Becht for this webinar, platform demo, and Q&A introducing BechtPractices – a modern, data-driven solution for managing engineering and technical standards. BechtPractices replaces static documents and outdated systems with structured, dynamic standards. Powerful features like requirement-level filtering, integrated overlays, and built-in approval workflows optimize content to improve communication across teams – leading to faster execution, fewer errors, and higher-quality results.
Bridging the Experience Gap: How Mechanical Engineers Can Overcome Industry Challenges
The refining, chemical, and petrochemical industries are navigating an unprecedented shift as retiring professionals leave behind a widening gap in expertise. Mechanical engineering roles, which demand a blend of hands-on experience and critical decision-making skills, are bearing the brunt of this shift. From unresolved equipment failures to safety and compliance risks, the implications of this experience gap are far-reaching.
This webinar explores the full scope of the challenge, from industry consolidation to the hesitancy of young professionals to enter our industry. Real-world examples will highlight the consequences of inexperience, including stories of operational inefficiencies, reduced morale, and competing priorities within organizations. The session provides actionable insights for mechanical engineers and leaders, focusing on strategies to mitigate these challenges. Attendees will learn about fostering cross-generational collaboration, integrating learning into daily workflows, and leveraging technology to enhance problem-solving skills. By addressing these gaps proactively, companies can rebuild resilience and ensure sustainable operations.