IPLOCA Annual Convention Update

Innovation Committee

Prague, Czech Republic

Registration for IPLOCA’s 54th Annual Convention is scheduled to open on Tuesday, 1 June 2021.

We are all keen to meet again in person once travel bans have been lifted and the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us.

At the beginning of April, we will be sending out a Doodle Poll to all IPLOCA members to evaluate their willingness to attend the Convention in September. It is important that every member responds to the questionnaire in order for us to define the best course of action.

Cultural Programme

Pipelines Powering a Sustainable Future

As previously announced, the Prague Convention has been given a theme: ‘Pipelines Powering a Sustainable Future’ and presentations at the Open General Meetings will focus on the many aspects of health, safety and the environment, as well as the rapidly evolving political response to climate change and its impact on the pipeline industry.

IPLOCA members will also have the opportunity to host or attend Poster Sessions, participate in pre-arranged 10-minute Business to Business Meetings (B2B) with potential clients, suppliers, operators and contractors, and updates will be given on IPLOCA’s activities during Regular and Associate Member Meetings on Thursday afternoon.

In addition to the business meetings, networking opportunities and the many social events, we have an extensive cultural programme lined up for delegates and spouses, which includes tours to Prague Castle, the iconic Charles Bridge, the astronomical clock in the Old Town City Hall, a cruise through the waterways of old Prague, Karlstejn Castle, built in 1348, and the Franz Kafka Museum, to name but a few. And not forgetting our golf enthusiasts, the IPLOCA golf tournament is not to be missed!