IPLOCA’s 56th Annual Convention

9 to 13 SeptemberSorrento, Italy

This year’s Convention takes us to Sorrento, Italy and the stunning Amalfi Coast where azure waters meet towering cliffs and participants will experience a blend of history, culture, spectacular landscapes and charming cobblestone streets.

Our ‘home’ for the week will be the Hilton Sorrento Palace. Surrounded by a beautiful citrus garden, this

4-star property with 331 guest rooms is a 15-minute walk to the historical centre of Sorrento, an ideal spot for shopping, or watching the world go by whilst enjoying a cappuccino or a gelato in the main square, Piazza Tasso.

Business Programme

With presentation topics ranging from safety leadership, and building high-performing collaborative teams, to how artificial intelligence (AI) will transform pipeline construction, and adapting the pipeline industry to deliver a net zero energy system, Thursday and Friday’s Open General Meetings promise to deliver some pertinent insights into today’s industry. Delegates will also be given updates on IPLOCA’s initiatives for innovation, new technologies, HSE & CSR as well as a presentation of the new NextGen Network.

If you would like to present your company’s latest technologies or share news about recent pipeline projects in an informal context, then why not take the opportunity to host a Poster Session during the coffee breaks on Thursday and Friday morning?

Interested in attending or hosting short B2B Meetings with buyers, suppliers, operators and contractors? You can indicate your interest for these 10-minute one-to-one meetings when registering for the convention.

Want to make your vote count towards who will represent you on the 2024-2025 IPLOCA Board of Directors?

Attend the Election Meetings when Regular Members will elect a representative for their geographical region, and Associate Members will elect a representative for the Associate Members.

In addition to the cocktail receptions, gala dinners and off-site events, the programme also includes excursions to the beautiful island of Capri, picturesque Positano, the UNESCO world heritage sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, as well as Naples and its remarkable archaeological museum - all of which are included in the cultural tour programme.

Wednesday morning, IPLOCA’s golfers will be heading off to the Golf Club Salerno, a 9-hole course built in 1999 www.golfclubsalerno.it , and on Friday morning, whilst IPLOCA Member representatives attend the AGM and OGM, all accompanying partners are invited on an excursion to Fattoria Terranova to learn about the intricacies of planning a sustainable vegetable garden.

We are expecting a very high attendance in Sorrento, so we do advise you to register early to secure your place in the business meetings, social events and the tour programme.

The number of places on the tour to the island of Capri is limited, and exceptionally this year, places are also limited to a maximum of 40 persons on the Golf Tournament.