PPIM

The Pipeline Pigging and Integrity Management Conference (PPIM) is an international forum focused on engineering and technology for pipeline inspection, assessment, and repair, as well as regulatory compliance and Integrity Management Programs. Since 1989, PPIM has served as the industry's primary forum for reporting new developments and field experience and for showcasing relevant tools and systems. The event is devoted exclusively to pipeline maintenance, pigging operations, inspection technologies, engineering assessment, repair methodologies, non-destructive examination (NDE), and integrity management.

The upcoming edition is scheduled for January 25-28, 2027, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, United States. Training course registration is on Level 3, Rooms 360 & 370 (2027); conference and exhibition registration is in Hall E1 – Level 1 (2027); and conference sessions take place in the Grand Ballroom – Level 3 (2027). The event is organized by Clarion Technical Conferences, which provides continuing education, training courses, publications, and forums for the oil & gas, pipeline, process, power, and energy industries.

PPIM attracts over 190 exhibitors from 25+ countries and more than 4,000 attendees (2026). The target audience includes pipeline operators, integrity engineers, inspection specialists, regulatory professionals, technology providers, engineering management, and field operating personnel from pipeline transmission and distribution companies. Registration options include full conference access or exhibition-only passes; free passes are available for PAH Members.