REAL TALK, REAL TECH, REAL GULF BREEZE
This is the place to swap ideas, solve problems, and spark innovation across the industry.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026
Kickstart & Connect 5:00 - 7:00pm
📍Exhibit Hall
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
7:30 - 9:00am – Breakfast
📍Exhibit Hall
9:00am
Track 1 - Opening Address
9:40am
Track 2 - Pushing the Limits: Next-Gen Turbine Performance
Exploring cutting-edge advancements in turbine efficiency, heat rate improvements, and strategies to maximize output while extending operational life.
10:10 - 10:50am – Morning Break & Brew
📍Exhibit Hall
10:50am
Track 3 - Blueprints for the Future
Innovative approaches in turbine design and engineering that shape the next generation of Gas and Steam Turbomachinery.
11:30am
Track 4 - Bridging Renewables with Reliability
How Gas and Steam Turbines integrate with renewable energy sources to deliver dependable, flexible, and resilient power.
12:00 - 2:00pm – Lunch
📍Exhibit Hall
2:00pm
Track 5 - The Hydrogen Horizon
Uncovering the opportunities and challenges of hydrogen-fueled turbines, from pilot projects to commercial deployment.
2:40pm
Track 6 - Smart Turbines, Smarter Operations
Digitalization, AI, and predictive analytics transforming monitoring, maintenance, and performance optimization.
3:10 - 3:40pm – Afternoon Break & Brew
📍Exhibit Hall
3:40pm
Track 7 - Blades of the Future
Exploring new materials and manufacturing breakthroughs for turbine blades and components that boost efficiency and durability.
4:20pm
Track 8 - Cleaner, Greener Turbines
Strategies for emissions reduction, carbon capture, and environmental compliance in a changing regulatory landscape.
4:50 - 6:00pm
📍Exhibit Hall
6:30pm – Until the Last Cannonball
Power-Up Networking Evening
(Invitation only)
📍Poolside Moody Gardens
Thursday, May 7, 2026
7:30 - 9:00am – Breakfast
📍Exhibit Hall
9:00am
Track 9 - Closing the Cycle: Efficiency in CCPP
Unlocking new levels of efficiency and flexibility in combined cycle power plants through turbine and plant-level innovations.
9:40am
Track 10 - Built to Last: From Factory to Field
Best practices in turbine manufacturing, testing, and certification to ensure quality, reliability, and long-term performance.
10:10 - 10:50am – Morning Break & Brew
📍Exhibit Hall
10:50am
Track 11 - Watts for Bots: The Increasing Power Demand for AI Data Centers
The surging energy needs of AI, data centers, and HPC—and how turbines are poised to meet the challenge.
11:30am
Track 12 - Tomorrow’s Turbine Landscape
A forward-looking discussion on market outlook, investment trends, and the evolving role of turbines in the global energy mix.
12:00 - 1:30pm – Lunch
📍Exhibit Hall
1:30pm
Closing Address
3:00pm – Giveaways
📍Exhibit Hall