About the Program

The new Valve Industry Knowledge Forum combines the best of three different VMA meetings to create one education-packed event with three distinct educational tracks. CLICK ON THE LINKS for more detailed information on the educational tracks.

• TECHNICAL EDUCATIONAL TRACK – Subject matter specifically targeted to experienced technical and engineering personnel working with valves and related products.
• MANUFACTURING EDUCATIONAL TRACK  – Developed for those who work or supervise the production and assembly process in their companies.
• MARKETING & MANAGEMENT EDUCATIONAL TRACK – Developed for professionals new to the industry as well as those in management and marketing roles who wish to understand the various components needed to operate a successful valve business.

Who Should Attend?

End users, engineering and consulting firm personnel, distributors, various personnel within manufacturing and supplier firms, and other related industry groups and professionals. Attendance is open to both industry members and non-members.

Who Should Exhibit?

Companies that sell or provide service to valve manufacturers and end users. You do not have to be a member of VMA to exhibit.

Professional Development Hours

Attendees to the 2019 VMA Valve Industry Knowledge Forum will receive a certificate for twelve (12) Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for attending the Knowledge Forum. Additional hours will be given to those who attend the pre-conference workshop.

Registration Information – EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT EXTENDED UNTIL FEB 28

ATTENDEE EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION THROUGH FEB. 28. Registration fees for VMA/VRC members will be $600 (early bird), $650 after Feb. 28. Non-member registrations fees will be $650 (early-bird) and $700 after Feb. 28.