Why attend
Come join plant managers, supervisors and frontline teams from refinery, petrochemical, chemical and other energy facilities for a full day focused on reliability, inspection, maintenance, and engineering excellence. You’ll gain practical, actionable insights from owner/operator panels and technical sessions that help you close the gap between data and decision-making. On the expo floor, you will meet over 125 solution providers, see new technologies in action, and swap ideas with peers over free lunch, ice cream, and a relaxed happy hour reception.
Who attends
The PRIME Expo serves as a premier hub for owner-operator decision makers and executive technical leadership within the Gulf Coast’s heavy industrial sectors. The event specifically attracts professionals who oversee the plant reliability, inspection, maintenance, and engineering (PRIME) of critical infrastructure.
Attendees include refinery and plant managers, maintenance directors, and procurement heads from global energy giants like ExxonMobil, Shell, Chevron, Dow, and bp. These owner-operator delegates attend The PRIME Expo to source innovative solutions for asset integrity and operational efficiency.
By bringing together these key stakeholders alongside leading service providers, The PRIME Expo facilitates high-stakes networking and the exchange of strategies essential for managing the complex lifecycles of refineries, petrochemical plants and midstream facilities.
August 18, 2026
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Pasadena Convention Center
7902 Fairmont Pkwy.
Pasadena, TX 77507
travel & accommodations
Travel:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) – 13.5 miles from the PCC
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) – 32.9 miles from the PCC
Where to stay:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston E-Pasadena
Candlewood Suites Houston - Pasadena
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Houston Pasadena
Hampton Inn & Suites Houston/Pasadena
Residence Inn by Marriott Houston Pasadena
Note: We are not offering discounted rates or a hotel block at this time.
2026 Schedule
9:00 AM
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
4:30 PM
Expo Hall Opens
Industry Panel 1
Coffee Break
Industry Panel 2
Lunch Service
Ice Cream Break
Industry Panel 3
Happy Hour
Expo Hall Closes
