Save the Date for the Young Pipeline Professionals YPP USA 2026 Symposium – May 6 – May 7, 2026 – Spring, TX

Theme: Fueling the Future: Connecting Communities & Powering Progress

The YPP USA 2026 Symposium will take place on May 6–7, 2026 at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott in Spring, Texas. This annual gathering brings together industry leaders and rising professionals to share insights, build connections, and help shape the next generation of energy leadership.

Event Dates & Times

Wednesday, May 6, 2026: 7:00 AM
Thursday, May 7, 2026: 6:00 PM

Location

Woodlands Waterway Marriott
1601 Lake Robbins Drive
Spring, TX 77380

What to Expect

The 2026 Symposium introduces an expanded two-day experience, including a brand-new technical training day. This industry-led training will provide practical knowledge and hands-on learning, leading into YPP’s signature Symposium program.

The event will culminate in engaging discussions, expert-led sessions, and meaningful networking opportunities—delivering the energy, insights, and connections YPP is known for.

Posted In: Houston

Day 1

7:00 AM
Event Start
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Pipeline Construction: Starting with the Basics, then Moving to More Unique Construction Challenges
Sunland Construction
Operational Excellence Track – Block A
Pipeline Safety: How Did We Get Here?
The Texas Railroad Commission
Integrity Track – Block A
The Future Needs You: Career Ownership and Impact for the Next Generation of Leaders
ROSEN
Leadership Track – Block A
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
ILI within the API 1163 Framework
ROSEN
Integrity Track – Block B
Safe Design and Operation of Pure Hydrogen Pipelines
Air Products
Operational Excellence Track – Block B
The First Time Manager: Shifting from IC to Leader
Maximum Q
Leadership Track – Block B
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:15 PM – 2:45 PM
Geohazard Management for Proactive ROW Selection
Tricoast Geoservices Inc.
Operational Excellence Track – Block C
Internal Corrosion Mitigation: Chemical Strategies for Oil & Gas Pipelines
slb
Integrity Track – Block C
The Silent Language of Success
Jan Hargrave & Associates
Leadership Track – Block C
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Break
3:15 PM – 4:45 PM
Engineering Fracture Mechanics within Pipeline Application
DNV
Integrity Track – Block D
LNG 101: From a Pipeline Gas Molecule to LNG on a Ship
Cheniere Energy
Operational Excellence Track – Block D
PIE: Performance, Image, and Exposure — The Formula to Success
Plains
Leadership Track – Block D
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Closing Remarks
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Open to both Day 1 and Day 2 Attendees

May 7: Day Two

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Breakfast & Registration
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM
Symposium Introduction
8:15 AM – 9:15 AM
Morning Keynote: Completely Alone Across two Oceans in a Kayak. Lessons learned
Cyril Derreumaux
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM
Gas Flows & Global Pull: Industry Market Drivers
Presentation: RBN Energy
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
Social Break
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Capital with Conviction: FID and M&A Decisions That Shape the Market
Panel: Cheniere Energy, Enbridge, Energy Transfer
Moderator: EIV Capital
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
RRC Overview and Pipeline Safety Updates
Presentation: Texas Railroad Commission
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Lunch
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
Afternoon Keynote: Global Energy – Why Molecules Matter
Dr. Scott Tinker
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
From Data to Decision: Building Autonomous Pipeline
TC Energy
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Social Break
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Leadership Panel: Managing Up and Managing Down
Panel: P66, INGAA, Williams
Moderator: Rosen
4:15 PM – 4:45 PM
Closing Remarks, Awards, and Recognition
5:00 PM
Event End