Returning to the GRB Convention Center, 16-17 of June 2026
BRAND NEW FOR 2026: We’re doubling the show floor, expanding to 400+ exhibitors and 10,000+ visitors, and adding a new Power Generation Engineering & Construction track covering gas-fired and nuclear projects.
SECURE YOUR SPOT – 150+ EXHIBITORS ALREADY CONFIRMED FOR 2026
Meet with 1500+ Project Owner/Operators and EPCs
Job Functions
Project Development & Execution
Project Design
Engineering & Construction
Procurement & Contracting
Supply Chain Management
Technology & Licensing
Land Acquisition
Permitting and Regulatory AffairsLNG Export – Engineering & Construction
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) – Engineering & Construction
A Powerhouse Lineup of Keynote Speakers
The plenary stage features an unprecedented lineup of industry visionaries, policymakers, and executive decision-makers driving global energy infrastructure. Headlining keynotes and executive panels include:
Staale Gjervik, President, ExxonMobil Global Projects Company
Commissioner Lindsay See, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Michael McKelvy, Chief Executive Officer, McDermott International
Brandon Spencer, President, Motion Business, ABB
Eric Gutierrez, President – OGC, Kiewit Energy Group
Jonathan Roumel, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, Honeywell Process Technology
Martin Hupka, President – LNG, Sempra Infrastructure
Phillip May, Chief Executive Officer, Entergy Louisiana
Tarik Skeik, Chief Operating Officer, NextDecade
Eric Ormond, SVP – Project Execution, Williams
The Home of Major Energy Project Development
The Energy Projects Conference & Expo (EPC Show) is the largest event globally for professionals working on major energy projects.
Bringing together six leading conferences under one roof, the EPC show will unite 10,000+ engineering, construction, commissioning, supply chain, operations & maintenance professionals to show you how to deliver and operate major energy projects successfully in today’s complex and challenging environment.
Whether you’re grappling with craft labor shortages, disrupted supply chains, escalating costs, contracting strategies, regulatory hurdles, site selection, or operational efficiency, the EPC Show offers the solutions.
Connect with world-leading speakers, experts, consultants, and a vast array of technology, equipment, and solution providers dedicated to taking your projects to the next level. Join us in Houston to shape the future of energy projects!
EXHIBITION
400+ industry leading exhibitors will be showcasing the very latest in cutting edge technology, equipment and services for the energy projects industry.
Whether you’re looking for the latest in engineering, construction, operations or maintenance solutions to support your major energy project, the very best suppliers in our exhibition hall in 2025.
CONFERENCE
Over 250+ world-leading speakers featuring the most senior energy project executives in North America will be sharing their knowledge and experience directly with you.
Through a series of keynote speakers, panel sessions, presentations, workshops, and seminars you’ll have the opportunity to hear from the best of the best in the energy projects industry, ensuring you’ll walk away with the key knowledge you need to supercharge your project plans.
NETWORKING
With 10,000+ energy project professionals in attendance, this event is the largest of its kind in the world. At no other event will you have the opportunity to meet as many project and plant executives across 5 major energy project industries.
$200 billion+ of proposed capital spending will be represented in the room, providing an unmissable opportunity to meet and form lasting business relationships with the key decision-makers working directly on America’s most important projects.
The 2026 EPC Show has officially released its timed agenda for this year’s highly anticipated summit, scheduled for June 16–17 at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
The event serves as the premier hub for project owners, operators, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) firms to share strategies and meet.
The agenda covers LNG Export, Power Generation, Nuclear Power, Petrochemicals & Refining, and Midstream.
High-Level Programming Highlights
The 2026 agenda features an elite lineup of industry titans and policymakers, including:
Keynote Interview:Staale Gjervik, President of ExxonMobil Global Projects Company, will share “Lessons Learned from Recent Energy Megaprojects,” offering a deep dive into the evolution of next-generation project systems.
EPC Leadership Panel:A powerhouse discussion on project delivery and execution featuring: Dan Brouillette, the 15th United States Secretary of Energy, Eric Gutierrez, President – Oil, Gas & Chemicals at Kiewit Corporation, Michael McKelvy, CEO at McDermott International, and the President at Fluor Corporation, and SVP – LNG at Bechtel Corporation.
OEM Executives Panel: Addressing the strain on global supply chains, leadership from Mitsubishi Power Americas, GE Vernova, and NIDEC Conversion will join Bechtel’s Chief Supply Chain Officer to discuss “Navigating Unprecedented Equipment Demand.”
Complimentary Registration for Owner/operators and EPCs
In an effort to foster direct collaboration between decision-makers, the EPC Show is offering complimentary registration to qualified Project Owners/Operators and EPC firms.
“EPC Show provides a unique environment where emerging leaders can learn directly from professionals who have experienced both sides of that journey. Exposure to these perspectives early helps reshape decision-making toward durability, operability, and value creation” – Director of Operations – Shell Polymers
Interested parties who qualify for complimentary admission are encouraged to RSVP immediately to secure their spot at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
About the EPC Show: The EPC Show is the leading annual gathering for the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction industry, focusing on innovation, execution, and the energy transition.
If you are looking for what is happening around the 2026 EPC Show in Houston, Allstream is hosting an Exclusive VIP Bourbon Pairing Dinner Experience. Learn More:
Are you looking for the 2026 EPC Show Agenda? We got you covered. The Energy Projects Conference 2026 agenda is as follows.
DAY 1 June 16
8:15 AM
Chair Opening Remarks
Stage: Plenary Stage
Speaker: Jonathan Rennie, President & Executive Coach – Honeycomb Anthems
8:20 AM
Market Outlook
Stage: Plenary Stage
Session details coming soon.
Speaker: David Braziel, CEO – RBN Energy
8:40 AM
Executive Spotlight Interview: ExxonMobil
Stage: Plenary Stage
Lessons learned from recent energy megaprojects and how they’re shaping the next generation of project systems.
Speakers:
Jonathan Rennie, President & Executive Coach – Honeycomb Anthems
Staale Gjervik, President – ExxonMobil Global Projects Company
9:05 AM
Resilience by Design: Building Adaptive, Digital Operations Now
Stage: Plenary Stage
The United States is entering the largest energy infrastructure investment cycle in a generation. As AI data centers, manufacturing reshoring, and electrification drive unprecedented demand, industry leaders discuss how digital technologies and adaptive operations can accelerate project execution and long-term resilience.
Speakers:
Andre Marino, Senior Vice President, Industrial Automation – Schneider Electric
Chris Scheerfer, EVP Global AI, Energy & Chemicals – Capgemini
Execution Excellence: Proven strategies from industry leaders on maintaining project schedules and budget integrity in an era of unprecedented demand. Workforce and technology integration strategies to improve project outcomes.
Speakers:
Bhupesh Thakkar, General Manager, LNG and Regas – Bechtel Corporation
Dan Brouillette, 15th United States Secretary of Energy
Eric Gutierrez, President, Oil, Gas & Chemicals – Kiewit Corporation
Michael McKelvy, Chairman & CEO – McDermott International
Robert Scott, Managing Director Americas – Technip Energies
10:20 AM
Break & Networking
Stage: Plenary Stage
11:00 AM
In Conversation: Commissioner Lindsay See
Stage: Plenary Stage
Speakers:
Commissioner Lindsay See, Commissioner – Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Keynote Panel: Executing Midstream Projects in a High-Cost, High-Risk Environment
Stage: Midstream Engineering & Construction Stage
How can industry and regulators work together to streamline FERC, NEPA, and state-level reviews while maintaining robust environmental safeguards? Identifying practical approaches to reduce regional development bottlenecks and accelerate project execution.
Speakers:
Kevin Milliman, Senior Director, Projects – Phillips 66
Landon Gabaldon, Consulting Manager, Oil Markets, Midstream – S&P Global
Marco Russo, Global Head of Projects – SLB
Mitch Smolik, VP Engineering – Howard Energy Partners
2:10 PM
Fireside Chat: Delivering Growth – How Midstream Developers Are Powering America’s Energy Expansion
Stage: Midstream Engineering & Construction Stage
This session brings together senior executives and project leaders to discuss new capacity additions, project execution strategies, and infrastructure expansion across North America’s midstream sector.
Speakers:
Dave Curtis, VP Technical Services – GPA Midstream
Edward Garland, Business Development Manager – ZAP Engineering & Construction Services
Jeff Stake, Strategic Advisor – Crosscut Gas Partners / NTACT Operations
How can industry and regulators work together to streamline FERC, NEPA, and state-level reviews while maintaining robust environmental safeguards? Identifying practical approaches to reduce regional development bottlenecks and improve project certainty.
Paul Hartmann, Director – American Petroleum Institute
Robert Smith, VP Regulatory Affairs – Cheniere Energy
3:10 PM
Break & Networking
Stage: Midstream Engineering & Construction Stage
3:40 PM
Panel: Scaling CO₂ Infrastructure – From Early Projects to Industry-Wide Buildout
Stage: Midstream Engineering & Construction Stage
Design and execution considerations unique to CO₂ pipelines, including pressure control, materials selection, compression, monitoring, safety planning, and community engagement.
Speakers:
Charles McConnell, Executive Director, Carbon Management and Energy Sustainability – University of Houston
Marco Gutierrez, Project Director – Gulf Companies
Siddh Parekh, Lead Process Engineer – Energy Transfer
Fireside Chat: Water Management as the Next Midstream Growth Engine
Stage: Midstream Engineering & Construction Stage
Exploring gathering and disposal bottlenecks, water recycling technologies, treatment innovations, and how produced water infrastructure is becoming a major growth area for midstream operators.
Speakers:
Anne Keller, Managing Director – Midstream Advisory
Laura Capper, Principal – Energy Makers Advisory Group
DAY 2: June 17
8:25 AM
Chairman Opening Remarks
Stage: Nuclear Power Engineering & Construction Stage
Speaker: Christopher Perfetti, Associate Professor of Nuclear Engineering – University of New Mexico
8:25 AM
Chair Opening Remarks
Stage: LNG Engineering & Construction Stage
Speaker: Akin Oni, CEO – Eftex Group
8:25 AM
Chair Opening Remarks
Stage: LNG Operations & Maintenance Stage
Speaker: Mona Setoodeh, President – CH∙IV International
8:30 AM
Market Overview: Number Crunching the Growing Power Generation Market
Stage: Power Generation Engineering & Construction Stage
Review of the number, location, and scale of power projects announced and under construction. Insights into how the energy mix is evolving amid surging power demand.
Speaker: Ashish Sethia, Global Head of Commodities, Energy & Environmental Markets – BloombergNEF
8:30 AM
Design & Innovation Keynote Panel: Mitigating Challenges in Construction Risk and the Supply Chain via Design and Innovation
Stage: Nuclear Power Engineering & Construction Stage
Examining construction innovation including modularization, digital tools, robotics, and AI in EPC workflows to build nuclear supply chain resilience and mitigate project delay risks.
Speakers:
Andy Uhler, Energy Journalist, Energy Institute – University of Texas, Austin
Matt Hall, Senior Director of Strategic Projects, Nuclear Innovation – Evergy
Matt Saunders, Nuclear Power Supply Chain Operations Manager – Bechtel Corporation
Peter Knollmeyer, VP Environmental & Nuclear Operations – Fluor
Phil Zeringue, Chief Revenue Officer – Nuclearn
Scott Sidener, Chief Engineer, Data, Digital & Artificial Intelligence – Westinghouse
8:30 AM
Panel: Strategic Shifts in Midstream: Project Acceleration, M&A and Asset Offloading
Stage: Midstream Engineering & Construction Stage
How large operators are justifying new builds amid price volatility and regulatory uncertainty, stress testing business models, and optimizing portfolios through M&A and asset strategy.
Speakers:
Andy Strenkowski, Director, New Business Ventures and Capital Strategy – Western Midstream
Ben Berkowitz, Founder and Managing Director – Enable Capital Partners
Rahul Jasuja, Managing Director, Head of Energy and Energy Transition Investment Banking – Cohen Capital Markets
Panel: Evolving Contracting & Partnerships in Major LNG Export Projects
Stage: LNG Engineering & Construction Stage
Exploring flexible, balanced contracting models that distribute commercial risk, sustain competition, protect project viability, and improve collaboration across major LNG export projects.
Speakers:
Brooke Marshall, Senior Counsel, Construction – Sempra Infrastructure
Edward Woodland, Deputy Head of Legal – Bechtel Corporation
Lee Pardue, Counsel – Golden Pass LNG
Mike Pappas, Executive Director – CII
Terra Cothran, Partner – Kirkland & Ellis LLP
8:30 AM
Keynote Panel: Shaping the Future of Operational Performance
Stage: Petrochemicals, Refining & SAF Stage
Linking capital project delivery to operational performance over the asset lifecycle, streamlining operations, improving reliability, and applying AI and predictive technologies.
Speakers:
Chad Carson, VP Economic Development – Alliance Port Region
John Irvine, Senior Project Manager and Global Expert Partner, Global Operational Excellence Center – Dow Chemical
Philip Ovanessians, Capital Project Procurement Services Director – Jacobs
8:30 AM
Reliability by Design: Aligning CAPEX, Data Strategy and Asset Performance in LNG
Stage: LNG Operations & Maintenance Stage
Embedding maintenance and reliability foundations during early CAPEX phases to support lifecycle performance, cost efficiency, and operational readiness.
Keynote Panel: An Unprecedented Power Boom – Supercharging Projects to Match Demand
Stage: Power Generation Engineering & Construction Stage
How utilities, IPPs, and key stakeholders are managing a major spike in power demand from AI data centers while accelerating permits, approvals, and project delivery.
Speakers:
Ashish Sethia, Global Head of Commodities, Energy & Environmental Markets – BloombergNEF
Jason Altobelli, Director, Energy and Infrastructure Partnerships – Google
Kyle Harris, Vice President, Business Line Manager – Kiewit
Michael Swearingen, Managing Director, Americas – Meinhardt EPCM USA
Phillip May, CEO – Entergy Louisiana
8:55 AM
LNG Rotating Equipment Reliability from Preservation to Production: What Field Execution Looks Like
Stage: LNG Operations & Maintenance Stage
Key takeaways include initial equipment condition, preservation, condition prior to installation, and preservation condition monitoring during operation.
Speaker: Jose Briceno, SME: LNG Mechanical Engineering
9:10 AM
Fireside Chat: The Risk We Don’t See – Why Major Projects Create Safety Exposure Faster Than We Realize
Stage: Midstream Engineering & Construction Stage
A candid discussion on how major energy projects generate unanticipated safety exposure long before the first incident occurs.
Speakers:
Dr. Rayni Walia, Global Head of OSR Consulting, Senior Vice President – DEKRA
Ryan Sanford, Vice President, Strategic Consulting – DEKRA
9:15 AM
Panel: Integrating Operations and Projects for Turnaround Success
Stage: Petrochemicals, Refining & SAF Stage
Ensuring operations input is factored into turnaround planning, bridging turnaround and operations teams, and using digital tools for real-time updates.
Speakers:
Dan Oglesby, Independent Advisor
Joe Murphy, Senior Director, Maintenance and Turnarounds – Phillips 66
Robin Harris, Site Senior Turnaround Manager – Total Energies
Rochman Goswani, President & CEO – Elebrium Energy
9:20 AM
SMR Development Panel: SMR Deployment in Practice
Stage: Nuclear Power Engineering & Construction Stage
Insights from early movers advancing modular reactor construction and commercialization.
Speakers:
Bobby Gallagher, CEO & Co-Founder – Deployable Energy
Caroline Dewitte, Co-Founder & COO – Oklo
Christopher Perfetti, Associate Professor of Nuclear Engineering – University of New Mexico
Florent Heidet, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Reactor Development – Nano Nuclear
Sam Reiss, Senior Manager – National Reactor Innovation Center at Idaho National Laboratory
Yasir Arafat, Cofounder, President & CTO – Aalo Atomics
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