The 16th Pipeline Technology Conference, initially planned as a hybrid event, will be held only online, on 15-18 March 2021.
Due to the health emergency generated by COVID-19, the organisers have decided to stage ptc 2021 as a digital event.
"We had already anticipated this scenario at the beginning of our planning and are now well prepared to provide the participants and exhibitors with an online opportunity that will emulate the success factors of the ptc in Berlin, only virtually," says EITEP Institute President Dr. Klaus Ritter.
Taking place on March 15-18, ptc will once again feature virtual booths and sponsors in addition to an extensive conference program with approximately 100 presentations in Keynote Speeches, Panel Discussions, Plenary Sessions and Technical Presentations.
"Over the past 6 months we have gained invaluable experience with our newly launched 'Virtual Pipeline Summits' event series regarding the many benefits that an online-only format can offer. With this wealth of experience, we will transform the ptc 2021 into a unique event that participants will remember for a long time to come," said Dennis Fandrich, Chairman of the Pipeline Technology Conference.
The event is set to bring together delegations from 80 different pipeline operating companies from all over the world to which organisers are offering a free operator ticket for the online-event.
"The incredible diversity of pipeline operators from all over the world has always been a special incentive for the sponsors and exhibitors of the ptc. By offering a free operator ticket, we expect more operators to attend this year than ever before," said Marian Ritter, Director Exhibitions at the EITEP Institute.