Message From the IPEIA 2024/25 Chairs
On behalf of the 2024/25 Steering Committee, we want to thank you for your support, participation, and interest in our ever-evolving industry of Pressure Equipment Integrity. Following the devastating wildfires that impacted Jasper and the surrounding areas on July 24, 2024, the IPEIA Executive and Steering Committee have developed a Risk Mitigation plan using the lessons learned from the covid years to mitigate the affects on our association members. The plan is continually updated based on the information we receive. Jasper Park Lodge, which hosts our conference and many of our attendees, has confirmed that most of its structures were spared from the wildfire, which is great news! We will inform our membership of updates as more information becomes available.
In addition to our regular operations and planning for the upcoming 2025 Conference & Exhibition and Webinar Series, an innovation resulting from unexpected necessity providing great value to our members, IPEIA has been diligently working on a strategic plan for the association that acknowledges IPEIA’s original ideals and commitment to industry. IPEIA’s committees and staff continue to organize technical content, training and an exhibition that includes something for everyone in our industry. At the conclusion of the 2024 Conference, the Steering Committee voted to develop the strategic plan, recognizing that significant changes have occurred since IPEIA was formed and evolved over time. These changes, driven by both internal and external factors, include our shift to a membership model in 2020. Since February 2024, we have developed a new strategic plan and have begun executing the first strategic objective: developing a new operating model for the association. We are on track to roll out the strategic plan and operating model to the IPEIA membership in fall/winter 2024/2025. Please watch for further information on our website as it becomes available.
New this year is the member’s ability to receive Certificates of Attendance for viewing IPEIA’s repository of past presentations, which can count towards certification hours! It’s as simple as logging in, watching the recording, and downloading the certificate for your files. To gain access to early bird registration for IPEIA’s conferences & events, you must be a 2025 IPEIA member.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to IPEIA’s Annual Corporate Sponsors and Conference Sponsors for their invaluable support of educational initiatives and research in pressure equipment integrity. The IPEIA’s 2025 Monthly Webinar Series is quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to secure your Annual Corporate Sponsorship!
IPEIA will be communicating all the latest about memberships and conference registration on the website and through email and social media so keep an eye open for updates and important dates. We anticipate hosting another sold-out conference again in 2025 and another great line up of webinars as they gain popularity each year! Again, please continue to monitor the website as your best source for up-to-date information about IPEIA.
We are looking forward to another incredible year supporting our industry and our members!
Jim Yukes and Trent Tarleton
2024-2025 Steering Committee Co-Chairs