A Pipeline Technology Conference (ptc) is one of the main international events focused on the pipelines industry, bringing together operators, engineers, leaders and technology suppliers to debate trends, challenges and innovations throughout the life cycle of a pipeline. A 21st edition (ptc 2026) happens in Berlin (Germany), at the Estrel Congress Center, from April 27 to 30, 2026by combining conference + fair/exhibition, with intensive training (1 day), keynotes, panels, technical side trails, round tables for operators and networking events.
The technical program covers topics such as planning and design, construction, integrity management and inline inspection, corrosion and cathodic protection, leak detection, digitalization and cybersecurity, fiber optic sensing, geohazards, rehabilitation/ trenchless technologies, decommissioning, rules and regulations, as well as current topics related to the energy transition, such as hydrogen and CO₂, reducing emissions e critical infrastructure resilience.
As a size reference (data published on its website), the event reports figures such as 1,933 visitors, participation of 60 countries, delegations of 109 operators and a program with 138 papers in 46 sessions (according to "Facts & Figures", state on 23 Sep 2025).
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