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SUMMARY:Register Now for the Louisiana Gas Association 2026 LGA Pipeline Safety Conference – August 10 – August 13, 2026 – New Orleans, LA
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Gas Association is proud to host the 2026 Pipeline Safety Conference — recognized as the country’s premier pipeline safety event.\nAugust 10–13, 2026\nNew Orleans, Louisiana\nRegistration Timeline\nExhibitors & Sponsors (LGA Members) + Attendees\nRegistration Opens: March 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Noon)\nExhibitors & Sponsors (Non-Members)\nRegistration Opens: April 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Noon)\nAttendee Registration Information\nRegistration opens to LGA members on March 2, 2026 at Noon.\nAn active account is required to register. Please verify your login credentials prior to registration.\nRegistration officially opens March 2 at Noon.\nJoin industry leaders from across the country for four days of critical safety education, networking, and collaboration in the vibrant city of New Orleans.\nAugust 10–13, 2026\nHilton Riverside\n2 Poydras Street\nNew Orleans, LA 70130\nJoin more than 600 industry professionals in New Orleans for the country’s premier pipeline safety event. The Louisiana Gas Association’s 2026 Pipeline Safety Conference delivers two exhibit halls, top-tier education sessions, and unmatched opportunities to connect with peers from across the industry — all set against the vibrant energy and culture of New Orleans.\nConference Schedule\nStart: August 10, 2026 | 4:30 PM CDT\nEnd: August 13, 2026 | 4:30 PM CDT\nRegistration Information\nPriority Registration for LGA Members:\nOpens March 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Noon)\nRegistration Opens:\nMarch 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM – Exhibitors/Sponsors (LGA Members) & Attendees\nApril 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM – Exhibitors/Sponsors (Non-Members)\n\nEarly Bird Discount Ends: April 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM\nLate Fee Begins: July 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM\nRegistration Closes: August 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM\n\nPricing (Monday–Thursday)\n\n$325 – Early Bird Rate\n$375 – Beginning May 1, 2026\n$400 – Beginning July 25, 2026\n\nRegistration includes a name badge for entry to all receptions, meals, exhibit halls, and full access to all education sessions.\nWhy Attend?\n\nTwo expansive exhibit halls\nIndustry-leading safety education sessions\nNetworking with 600+ pipeline professionals\nDirect access to exhibitors, sponsors, and decision-makers\n\nSecure your spot early and take advantage of discounted pricing. We look forward to welcoming you to New Orleans in August 2026!\nAgenda\nOur agenda continues to cover 49 CFR Parts 191, 192, 193, 195 & 199, and underground natural gas storage! We will have representatives from PHMSA, APGA, NTSB, and many more! We’re looking forward to revealing our full agenda in the coming months, so stay tuned!\n*This Agenda is Subject to Change\n\n\n\nMonday, August 10, 2026\n\n\n 1:00 – 5:00 pm\n Exhibitor Registration & Setup\n\n\n 3:00 pm\n Attendee Registration Opens\n\n\n 4:30 – 5:00 pm\n Welcome Address\n\n\n 5:00 – 7:00 PM\n Welcome Reception\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTuesday, August 11, 2026\n\n\n7:30 am\nRegistration, Check-in, and Breakfast\n\n\n7:50 am\nWelcome Opening & Safety Moment\n\n\n8:00 – 9:00 am\nEric Giguere, Keynote Speaker\n\n\n9:00 – 10:00 am\n – (Gen) PHMSA Regulatory Update, [PHMSA TQ]\n\n\n9:00 – 9:30 am\n9:30 – 10:00 am\n10:00 – 10:30 am\n – (VS) Farm Safety: Shared Mission of Pipeline Ag Safety Alliance & Extension [ACTS Now]\n– (VS) SJB Group Vendor Spotlight\n– (VS) Arch Aerial Drone Services \n\n\n10:00 – 10:30 am\nNetworking Break\n\n\n10:30 – 11:30 am\n – (Gen) O&M Game, Wayne St. Germain [PHMSA TQ]\n\n\n10:30 – 11:30 am\n – (Opt) C02 Emergency Response Training, Michael Smith [ExxonMobil]\n\n\n10:30 – 11:00 am\n11:00 – 11:30 am\n – (VS) TestApp: Precision Under Pressure: Every Test. Every Time [RCP]\n– (VS) Have Your Voice Heard: Publish, Present, and Make Your Mark on Damage Prevention [ACTS Now]\n\n\n11:30 – 1:30 pm\nLunch On Your Own\n\n\n1:30 – 2:30 pm\n – (Gen) 191 Reporting Requirements, Bryan Kichler [PHMSA TQ]\n– (Haz Liq) Breakout Tanks, Wayne St. Germain [PHMSA TQ]\n – (Opt) Power BI for Pipeline Safety Data Management and Decision Making, Karl Leger [RegSafe]\n\n\n2:30 – 3:30 pm\n – (Gen) GTI Research Initiatives, Dennis Jarnecke [GTI ENERGY]\n– (Haz Liq) API RP 1192 – Transportation of CO2 by Pipeline, Mark Piazza [API]\n– (Opt) Emergency Response Management, Jay Prothro [Sander Resources]\n\n\n2:30 – 3:00 pm\n3:00 – 3:30 pm\n3:30 – 4:00 pm\n – (VS) From Audit Findings to Field Compliance: Strengthening Operator Qualifications for 2026\n– (VS) Operational Excellence through Regulatory Compliance\n– (VS) EGW Happy Hour\n\n\n3:30 – 4:00 pm\nNetworking Break\n\n\n4:00 – 4:30 pm\n – (VS) Vendor Spotlight\n\n\n4:00 – 5:00 pm\n – (Gen) Damage Prevention Roundtable,  Donald Griffin, Yogie Mejia, Damian Williams [Delta Utilities]\n– (Opt) Pipes Act of 2026, Chris McLaren [RCP]\n– (Opt) Gas Pipeline Jurisdiction Limits & In-Plant Piping, John Jacobi [RegSafe]\n\n\n5:00 – 6:00 pm\nHappy Hour with Exhibitors\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWednesday, August 12, 2026\n\n\n7:30 am\nRegistration, Check-in, and Breakfast\n\n\n8:00 – 9:00 am\n – (Gas Dis.) Operator Qualifications, [PHMSA TQ]\n– (Opt) Public Awareness, Jay Prothro [Sander Resources]\n\n\n9:00 – 10:00 am\n – (Gen) Corrosion, [PHMSA TQ]\n– (Opt) Drug & Alcohol Updates, Dennis Kuhn [Astar Inc]\n– (Opt) How the PODS Community Ensures Structured, Governed Data, Monique Roberts [PODS Association]\n\n\n9:00 – 9:30 am\n9:30 – 10:00 am\n10:00 – 10:30 am\n – (VS) Arch Aerial Drone Services\n– (VS) Vendor Slot\n– (VS) Compliance Without Complication – Powered by TaskOp\n\n\n10:00 – 10:30 am\nNetworking Break\n\n\n10:30 – 11:30 am\n – (Gen) Utilizing the PHMSA Website, Wayne St. Germain [PHMSA TQ]\n– (UNGS) The Changing Landscape of UNGS, Todd Cash [Enstore]\n– (Opt) Shorted Casings: To Clear or Not to Clear, Randy & Hope Shelton [Shelton Consulting]\n\n\n11:00 – 11:30 am\n – (VS) How to Prepare for a Pipeline Safety Inspection\n\n\n11:30 – 1:30 pm\nLunch On Your Own\n\n\n1:30 – 2:30 pm\n – (Gen) Louisiana 811 Updates, Brent Saltzman & Billy Forest [LA811]\n– (Opt) Trained, Qualified, & Ready to Work, Dennis Kuhn [Astar Inc]\n– (Opt) Class Location Change Requirements & Integrity Mgmt Alternatives, John Jacobi [RegSafe]\n\n\n1:30 – 2:00 pm\n2:00 – 2:30 pm\n – (VS) Strengthening Contractor Drug & Alcohol Programs: Lessons from Audits & Field Experience\n– (VS) Vendor Spotlight\n\n\n2:30 – 3:30 pm\n – (Gen) CGA Best Practices & MarineSafe811: Protecting Infrastructure & Pipelines, Ed Landgraf [CAMO]\n– (Opt) DIMP, Chris McLaren [RCP]\n– (Opt) Risk Quantification: Common Issues & Remedies, Steven Rojas [RegSafe]\n– (Opt) Highland Wealth Presentation, Myles LaRoux [Highland Wealth]\n\n\n3:30 – 4:00 pm\nNetworking Break\n\n\n4:00 – 5:00 pm\n – (Gas Dis/Transmission) Odorization, Bryan Kichler [PHMSA TQ]\n– (Haz Liq) 195 Reporting Requirements, Wayne St. Germain [PHMSA TQ]\n– (Opt) CRM Regulatory Compliance Interpretations, Wally McGaughey [Ironhawk Compliance]\n\n\n5:00 – 7:00 pm\nConference Reception\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThursday, August 13, 2026\n\n\n7:30 am\nBreakfast\n\n\n8:00 – 9:00 am\n192/195 Retro/Non-Retro, Bryan Kichler [PHMSA TQ]\n\n\n9:30 am\nExhibitor Breakdown\n\n\n9:00 – 10:00 am\nShorted Casings, Wayne St. Germain [PHMSA TQ]\n\n\n10:00 – 10:30 am\nNetworking Break\n\n\n10:30 – 11:30 am\nDamage Prevention Enforcement, Gregory Galle [DC&E]\n\n\n11:30 – 1:30 pm\nLunch, On Your Own\n\n\n1:30 – 2:30 pm\nPHMSA Interpretations, Michael Peikert [DC&E]\n\n\n2:30 – 3:30 pm\nState Program Updates/Conference Wrap, Michael Peikert [DC&E]\n\n\n\n
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