The 2023 Valve World Mexico Conference was a great success! Held at the Sheraton Mexico City Maria Isabel Hotel in Mexico City, this year’s event far exceeded expectations. The expo floor was busy with attendees as they had the opportunity to visit vendors, network, and learn about the latest industry developments and trends. The event was a great opportunity for companies to deliver their value proposition to all levels of the community and make key end user contacts from a variety of industries including oil & gas, chemical, petrochemical, water & wastewater, and more.
Sponsored by AT Controls, Inc., Equipment Group International, FBV, Flexitallic, Ne- way, SLB, Teadit, Walworth, Worcester, and Xanik, Valvulas Worcester de México, and Xanik, the premier valve event in Mexico took place on September 27th and 28th and was a booming success. The fourth annual Valve World Mexico Conference brought together over 1,000 attendees, breaking the record of attendance, and and allowed experts, manufacturers, technicians, and end users to meet and learn from one an- other over the exciting two-day event.
Engaging Conference Program
Day One
The conference kicked off with a keynote presentation from Senior Consultant Euthymios Euthymiou on Valve Selection: Design, Safety, and Reliability of Valves. This dynamic presentation was followed by another keynote address from Naomi Jabbari of S&B Engineers and Constructors on New Technologies. Each keynote was well received by the hundreds of attendees that participated in the event. Conference goers had the chance to learn from our wonderful keynote speakers before breaking for lunch.
Next up was a panel discussion on Procurement Supplier Qualifications, moderated by Chance Russo of Sesto Valves. The panelists included a wide range of members from different companies including Neway, S&B Engineers and Constructors, Teadit, MagDrive Technologies, as well as independent consultants. The panel discussion inspired thought-provoking discussions and facilitated a lot of networking opportunities between panelists, audience members, owners, operators, end users, and manufacturers.
After a quick coffee break, the conference then broke down into concurrently running workshops. The first group of workshops included Hydrogen Valves, chaired by Ed Edgar of SLB; Fugitive Emissions Packing chaired by Daniel Angulo of Teadit; and Valve Design and Operation, chaired by Bronson Pate of Teadit/MagDrive.
The second group of workshops, leading up to the end of the day, included Standards Development chaired by Gobind Khiani of GAPV; Fugitive Emissions Standards: API 624/641/622, chaired by Bronson Pate of Teadit/MagDrive; and Valve Safety chaired by João Carlos Vitorino of FBV. Presenters and attendees enjoyed plenty of discussion and interaction through several questions and conversations following the conclusion of the workshops.
The evening concluded with an engaging happy hour abounding with great food. Attendees socialized and enjoyed each other’s company, facilitating great future connections.
Day Two
Day two began with a dynamic keynote address on the True Cost of a Valve by Chance Russo, Sesto Valves, Bronson Pate, Teadit/MagDrive, Gobind Khiani, GAPV, and Tim Goedeker, Consultant. Together they discussed the total cost of ownership and after a break for lunch attendees had the chance to partake in a panel discussion on hydrogen, featuring panelists from SLB, GAPV, S&B Engineers and Constructors, Teadit, and Xanik.
Rounding out the conference were more concurrently running workshops. The first workshops included Valve Automation Standards Updated, chaired by Bronson Pate of Teadit/MagDrive; Valve Lifecycle chaired by João Carlos Vitorino; and Total Cost of Ownership, chaired by Euthymios Euthymiou, Senior Consultant.
The second cohort consisted of a New Technologies workshop chaired by Ed Edgar of SLB; New Trends for Petrochemical Valves, chaired by Pedro Roehe of Braskem; and Control Valves – Recommended Practices, moderated by Chance Russo, Sesto Valves. Each session gave attendees the chance to interact and learn from the compelling presentations, as well as ask questions and network before the conclusion of the conference.
Networking on the Expo Floor
During the entirety of this two-day event, attendees had the opportunity to walk the expo floor and visit numerous vendors showcasing their new technology and latest product developments, all the while networking and foraging connections. Networking with industry peers is a vital aspect of the Valve World Mexico experience.
The diversity and thought involved in each feature of the Valve World Mexico Expo ensured that each of the attendees who partook in the event was left with an unforgettable experience.
Looking Forward
After four remarkable events, Valve World Mexico has cemented itself as one of the most important flow control conferences in the Americas. It has proven to be an invaluable resource for both the Mexican and international valve industry since 2020. The Valve World Mexico Conference could not have been possible without the hard work of the sponsors, panelists, and presenters, and for that, the Valve World Mexico team would like to express their endless gratitude.
The next Valve World Mexico Conference will return to the Sheraton Mexico City Maria Isobel Hotel in 2024. We hope to see you there!
