The 20th edition of the Pipeline Technology Conference (ptc) concluded last week in Berlin, affirming its position as The Global Pipeline Event. With more than 1,000 participants from 60 countries and delegations from 100+ pipeline operating companies, ptc 2025 set new benchmarks in scale, scope, and global participation.
In his opening remarks, Dennis Fandrich, Chairman of ptc and member of the management board of the EITEP Institute, reflected on the event’s evolution: “What began as a small gathering in 2006 has grown into a global platform for innovation and collaboration. ptc itself is a testament to the belief that by sharing ideas on an open-access basis – like we are doing with all our conference papers in the ptc Pipeline Open Knowledge Base – and by learning from each other’s successes and failures, we drive the entire industry forward.
Held from 5–8 May at the Estrel Congress Center, ptc 2025 featured over 140 technical presentations across 46 sessions – its most extensive program to date. Six parallel tracks covered a wide range of topics, from hydrogen and CO₂ transport to advanced leak detection, digital twin technology, pipeline construction and geohazards, and artificial intelligence in operations.
In addition to technical sessions, delegates benefited from hands-on pre-conference training courses and expert-led panel discussions on emerging trends. A special highlight was the program on Thursday in the afternoon with a new edition of the Global Women in Pipeline Forum, themed “Empowering Women, Engaging Men”, as well as three exclusive pipeline operator roundtable talks on ILI tools, illegal tapping, and the repurposing of pipelines for hydrogen.
Alongside the conference, the ptc Exhibition showcased over 80 companies. According to Marian Ritter, member of the management board of the EITEP Institute and head of the organizing committee: “The exhibition hall was fully booked. A new addition, the Innovation Forum, brought energy to the central meeting area – giving exhibitors a live stage to present their solutions and foster real-time engagement.”
Attendees praised the event’s organization, networking atmosphere, and broad technical focus. Feedback emphasized the quality of speakers, global operator presence, and unique opportunities to connect: “ptc brings together the right people – operators, regulators, and solution providers. It’s a space to talk about real change and how we move forward with safer, smarter, and more sustainable industry practices” one participant noted.
Looking ahead, ptc will expand its global footprint. The inaugural Pipeline Technology Conference Asia will debut from 11-13 November 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, offering a new regional forum for Southeast Asia’s pipeline sector. The 21st Pipeline Technology Conference will return to Berlin from 27–30 April 2026, continuing its role as the global hub for pipeline professionals.
