July 20, 2026 to July 23, 2026
2026 API Inspection And Mechanical Integrity Summit
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas
#InspectionSummit26
Overview
The API Inspection & Mechanical Integrity Summit (IMIS) is the premier conference that brings together professionals from across the inspection and mechanical integrity landscape. The event offers a comprehensive experience, including specialized training sessions, technical presentations, exhibitor showcases and invaluable networking opportunities.
The Summit serves a wide array of the industry with content specific to upstream, midstream, downstream, petrochemical and multi-sector industries (collectively referred to as “divisions”). Each division is further organized into focused disciplines or technical tracks like Inspection/NDE /Monitoring, Engineering & Asset Integrity and Corrosion/Metallurgy among others.
Each Summit begins with an optional training day that offers in-depth courses, followed by two and a half days of educational sessions, industry presentations and an exhibit hall featuring cutting-edge technologies supporting inspection and mechanical integrity across sectors.
Summit Theme:
Maintaining Asset Integrity in the Evolving Energy Industry
As the energy industry continues to evolve with advancements in technology, regulatory changes, and the transition to sustainable energy sources, maintaining asset integrity remains a critical priority. Ensuring the safety, reliability, and longevity of infrastructure requires proactive strategies, innovative inspection techniques, and adherence to industry standards.
The 2026 Summit theme, Maintaining Asset Integrity in the Evolving Energy Industry, will be reflected throughout the technical sessions, guiding the selection of topics and framing discussions to align with current industry shifts and emerging priorities. This theme explores the challenges and opportunities in asset integrity management, including the impact of aging infrastructure, digital transformation, predictive maintenance, and risk mitigation. Industry leaders and experts will discuss best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory considerations that shape the future of asset integrity in a rapidly changing energy landscape.
Each day will offer technical sessions that span various areas of the oil, gas, chemical, and petrochemical industries that run concurrently. The Summit’s main program for all sessions, including panels, runs Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Individual presentation sessions will be 35 minutes in length, which includes time for Q&A at the end. Training day sessions will be held on Monday.
The API Summit is the only networking event for inspectors and other inspection support professionals in the industry. As stated by attendees, “The API Summit is the best inspection related conference in the petroleum industry”.
Division Oil, Gas, Chemical, and Petrochemical Industry Sectors Covered:
- Upstream (Drilling, Sub Sea, Production Systems)
- Midstream (Pipelines, Terminals, Tankage, Transportation)
- Downstream (Refining infrastructure and processes, Storage, Renewable fuels)
- Petrochemical (Olefins, Fertilizer, Specialty Chemicals, SynGas)
- Multi-Sector (Presentation topic applies to more than one (1) division)
Schedule at a Glance
The API Inspection and Mechanical Integrity Summit includes 3 days of educational content and outstanding networking opportunities, preceded by a day of optional in-depth training courses (Registration for the optional training courses will be available soon).
Times are displayed in CST.
| Sunday, July 19 | Monday, July 20 | Tuesday, July 21 | Wednesday, July 22 | Thursday, July 23 |
| Registration
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
Registration
7:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Registration
7:00 am – 6:30 pm |
Registration
7:00 am – 5:30 pm |
Registration
7:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Optional Training Courses:
4- or 8-hour courses 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Training Courses Coming Soon |
Exhibit Hall Hours:
9:00 am – 6:30 pm |
Exhibit Hall Hours:
7:30 am – 5:00 pm
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Exhibit Hall Hours:
7:30 am – 1:00 pm |
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| Opening Keynote:
TBD 8:00 am – 10:10 am |
Technical Tracks:
8:45 am – 12:00 pm 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm |
Technical Tracks:
8:00 am – 12:00 pm 1:30 pm – 2:10 pm |
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| Technical Tracks:
10:30 am – 12:00 pm 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm |
Networking Reception:
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm |
Closing Panel:
2:15 pm – 3:40 pm |
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| Opening Reception:
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm (Exhibit Hall) |
Questions:
- Registration (attendees, sponsors, or exhibitors): Veronica White, 202-682-8258, [email protected]
- Logistics: Lindsay Morrison, 202-682-8194, [email protected]
- Program: Andri Orphanides, 202-682-8221, [email protected]
- Trainings: Bradford Johnson . 202-683-8374, [email protected]
- Sponsors and Exhibitors & Partnership Row: [email protected]
Call for Abstracts
Submit Call for Abstracts Here
Download Full List of 2026 Topics
Download Speaker Guide
Submission Deadline: Monday, August 18, 2025
CORE TRACKS:
- Inspection/NDE/Monitoring
- Metallurgy/Corrosion
- Engineering & Asset Integrity Management
FOCUSED TRACKS:
- Digital Transformation
- Storage Tanks
- SynGas
- Unmanned Inspection Systems
ABSTRACT ELEMENTS:
- Title of your presentation (limited to 85 characters)
- Industry division and track (core or focuses), from those listed above, to which your presentation topic is most applicable
- Short abstract of the proposed presentation (limited to 300 words), which includes:
- How the topic is currently relevant to the industry
- What objectives you will cover during the session
- The intended/target audience (e.g., inspectors, engineers, managers, etc.)
- Brief speaker biography with no more than 100 words that details your qualifications to speak on the subject
- Note, if there is more than one author, please identify the primary contact for the presentation
- Target level of presentation content (introductory, intermediate, or advanced)
PANEL ELEMENTS:
In addition to technical presentations, The Summit will feature expert-led panel discussions designed to foster dialogue on critical industry topics. The panels will bring together diverse voices including subject matter experts, regulators, and industry leaders —to explore challenges, share their insights, experiences, lessons learned, and how-to’s. Owner-operators and service providers alike are encouraged to participate.
- Note on submission as a panel
- 80 minutes or 120 minutes sessions
- Include name and contact of everyone on the panel
- Specify who is the Primary Contact
- Target level of presentation content (introductory, intermediate, or advanced)
TRAINING ELEMENTS:
The Training Sessions provide attendees with the opportunity to dive deeper into specific subject areas through focused, high-value instruction led by experienced professionals. These courses are designed to enhance technical competencies, support professional development, and address current industry challenges. They are ideal for both newcomers seeking foundational knowledge and seasoned professionals aiming to stay current with evolving practices and standards. Training classes are used to provide continuous learning and specialization opportunities for industry personnel. All training classes will be scheduled on Monday, July 20 2026.
- Note on submission as Training
- 8-hour or 4-hour sessions
- After approval, minimum of 10 trainees must be registered to move forward in the schedule
- The instructor will be given notice a minimum of 45 days prior to training day if there are enough registrations.
- Registrants will have an opportunity to choose another training class
- Target level of presentation content (introductory, intermediate, or advanced)
