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Before the conference begins, join ISA for a day on the green. This tournament offers a relaxed setting to connect with peers and industry leaders before sessions kick off.

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Eastman Chemical Plant Perimeter Tour 
100 N Eastman Rd, Kingsport, TN, 37660

The Kingsport site was established in the 1920's by George Eastman. The current site sits on well over 900 acres of land. A perimeter tour will cover not only current landmarks and facts but also delve into the history of the site and region. Join us for an exclusive guided tour of the perimeter of the Eastman Chemical Plant in Kingsport, Tennessee. This unique opportunity offers insight into the facility’s operations and history from a secure vantage point.

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• Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
• Time: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Local Time
• Cost: Free of Charge
• Space: Limited availability – register early to secure your spot

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We will kick off the conference with a look at community resilience.

Energy resilience is fundamental to manufacturing. Our future energy grid is beholden to a complex landscape of social, technological and policy factors. How do we ensure energy supply for generations to come.

Discussion on how manufacturing companies can interact with their data, turning complex asset performance data into instant, actionable insights.

Evaluation of learning methodology for quickly ramping up the skilled workforce required to execute large capital projects.

Instruction in API 2000 venting design limits, identifying excursions, and evaluating recent research findings.

Canned Motor Pumps and Capital Effectiveness: A System-Level Comparison

A system level comparison for canned motor pumps and their effective field use.

API-600, TRIM material and API-598 Leak Test 

Instruction in API-600, Trim material, and API-598 leak testing

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Mike Livesey will lead a bring-your-own-lunch informal discussion on the importance of community to professional career and growth for all generations.

Instruction in devices, solutions and services for industrial applications enabling production, improved ROI, and environmental health & safety key measures.

Overview of recent innovations in pumps, valves, and seals across multiple industrial uses including energy worldwide.

Dr. Mahshid Ahmadi will introduce the Institute for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing and research in the latest use of AI tools in machine learning and material science.

Foster Learning Culture: Integrate operational learning, psychological safety, and systems thinking.

Workplace Learning Systems Workshop Modules 1–4 are available as an optional add-on to your conference pass.

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Intro to Mastering Investigative Principles: Grasp the essential principles, practices, and mindset for successful investigations.

Workplace Learning Systems Workshop Modules 1–4 are available as an optional add-on to your conference pass.

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Innovative Solid-liquid-separation Equipment for Process Intensification

Locating solid-liquid-separation (SLS) process principles, applications, and examples of process intensification for operational excellence.

Modernization Without Disruption: 6 DCS Upgrade Mistakes That Quietly Kill Operational Excellence

The six common upgrade mistakes that lead to downtime, operator frustration, and lost ROI, and how to avoid them while keeping the plant running.

The session focuses on five high-risk areas: Multi‑Employer Worksite Liability, Subcontractor Safety Responsibility, “Willful” Violations from Prior Knowledge, Criminal Liability After Fatalities, and Personal Liability for Supervisors.

Applications for emerging technology addressing ROI, real-time data & predictive analytics, and productivity.

Every successful program has a clear, unifying goal. What exactly are we aiming to build with AI in the sciences?

New this year to kick off your networking. Join us for true local flavor.

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After a full day on the show floor, keep the conversations going with the eChem Expo Bar Crawl in Downtown Kingsport. We’ve lined up a few fun stops around the area, including local pubs, a wine bar, and spots with outdoor Jenga and bar games to keep things lively. Once the on-site happy hour wraps up on Wednesday, head straight to the first stop and enjoy a relaxed night of networking, drinks, and friendly competition with fellow attendees.

6:00pm Stop 1: Inspire Wine Bar

6:30pm Stop 2: Switchboard Lounge

7:00pm Stop 3: Bays Mountain Brewing Company

7:30pm Stop 4: King City Distillery

*Schedule is subject to change

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Two TEDx style presentations are offered. Each talk is 20 minutes. The first talk explores how resilient operations teams think, act, and build a culture that thrives under pressure. The second talk explores the cultural, technological, and strategic shifts needed to build true national energy resilience.

Cultivating a Culture of Resilience in the Operations Team

The New Arms Race: Powering America's Digital Future

Accelerating Plant Turnarounds Using ISA-Aligned Valve Diagnostics

How to integrate Profiler diagnostics into turnaround workflows to shorten maintenance windows, improve schedule predictability, and support safer, more efficient plant restarts in alignment with API-recommended practices.

Enhancing the Reliability of Bolted Flange Connections Using ASME PCC-1 Assembly Best Practices

Instruction in gasket selection, bolt preload for sealing performance, and the effects of temperature, pressure, and relaxation on joint integrity. Common failure mechanisms will also be examined in the context of PCC-1 recommended practices.

Agentic AI for the Factory Floor: Preserving Expertise with Autonomous AI

The distinction between Generative AI and Agentic AI, real-world success stories, and why Autonomous AI Agents are the key to empowering manufacturers in their Digital Transformation journey.

Comparing Different Grounding Methods for Magnetic Glowmeters

Break through process instrumentation, measurement solutions and services for manufacturing.

A overview of CFD and demonstration for development and process troubleshooting. Includes case studies.

Improving Safety and Schedule Certainty Through Structured Project Planning for Blast Resistant Modular Buildings

The session will demonstrate how early coordination between facility operators, engineering teams, and modular building providers can streamline project execution and reduce costly changes during fabrication and installation.

Risk-Based Inspection of Steam Systems based on API 581: A Practical Approach 

Instruction in risk-based inspection of Steam Systems based on API 581 and practical approaches

Clearing the Air: Electric vs. Gas Oxidizers for Air Pollution Control

Attendees will gain clear insight into the technical and business benefits of electrified oxidation.

Optimization of an Ethlybenzene/Styrene Splitter with RMP SP-type Structured Packings – A Case Study

This seminar demonstrates RMP SP-type lowered pressure drop and higher capacity as compared to 2nd generation/high capacity structured packings at equivalent efficiency level (HETP) per theoretical stage.

Beyond the Lab: Field-Proven CUI Mitigation with Aerogel Insulation

Fundamental instruction in how insulation systems accumulate, retain, and transport water to reduce long-term corrosion risk.

Advanced RCA Techniques: Introduction to Event & Causal Analysis and Is/Is Not Problem Analysis.

Workplace Learning Systems Workshop Modules 1–4 are available as an optional add-on to your conference pass.

If you’re interested in adding this workshop, please contact registration@endeavorb2b.com

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Effective Facilitation & Follow Through: Enhance your meeting facilitation skills and learn to craft impactful reports

Workplace Learning Systems Workshop Modules 1–4 are available as an optional add-on to your conference pass.

If you’re interested in adding this workshop, please contact registration@endeavorb2b.com

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Join Jeff Messaros, Deputy General Manager BWXT ,along with a select group of executives from throughout the expo. They’ll recap the event, discuss highlights, and maybe announce the next event. Stay tuned.

If you’re still with us and aren’t yet tired, then join the local chapters of AIChE and ISA for a small gathering. We’ll decompress and wind down before we all say good-bye until next time.