Register Now for the PODS Fall Forum Oct 22, 2024 – Houston, Tx

This Event Reminder is Sponsored by:

Fall Forum 2024
Join us where innovation meets collaboration, against the backdrop of the latest trends and advancements in our industry.
– October 22, 2024 –

PODS Fall Forum 2024: Program Agenda
Welcome to an expanded event with more speakers, panels, and learning for you!

We have an impressive lineup of industry leaders and innovators ready to share their knowledge. Stay tuned for the full agenda and speaker profiles.

10:30 AM – Check-in at Topgolf Houston West Check-in

11:00 AM – Lunch begins (Signature Room)

11:25 AM – Welcome and Sponsor Recognition

Todd Patterson, PODS Board Chair
11:45 AM – Trade Association Updates and Panel

Moderated by Jeff Wiese, former Associate Director, Pipeline Safety Office at PHMSA, on the importance of digital twin and GIS for asset knowledge management and pipeline safety: GTI, API, PRCI, CGA, and AGA.
1:00 PM – Esri Pipeline Introduction Seminar and Updates

PODS Premier Partner, Esri | Jeff Allen
1:15pm – Break and networking

1:30pm – Committee and working group updates

Déborah Matthews , TGC
Patrick Boes , TCDM
Marissa Mijal , TVC Working Group
Cody Wood , CP Working Group
Jackie Smith , TEEGroup sessions: Topics to be confirmed!
14:25-15:05 – Session 1

Breakout Room A – Operators Only – Leadership Focuses on GIS and Digital Twin for Pipeline Safety
Breakout Room B – New Technology (Utility Focus) – The Future of PODS
15:10-16:00 – Session 2

Breakout Room A – Model/Modules Tour and Whiteboard Session
Breakout Room B – How to Increase the Value of Your PODS Investment Using Machine Learning with AI – A Panel Discussion in the Context of Risk
16:00-19:00 – Joint Esri/PODS Social Meetup! Get Ready to Golf!