VALVE MAGAZINE Spring 2025

VMA NEWS A Successful Hydrogen + Energy Valve Summit and Valve Forum

such as the energy industry outlook, evolving energy pol icy and the role of nuclear and hydrogen in future energy systems. The day wrapped up with a thought-provoking panel moderated by VMA President Heather Rhoderick, emphasizing the importance of diversified energy strat egies and the interplay between economic factors and policy. The Summit provided attendees with a view of the energy landscape and information to help companies ensure their products and services are ready to meet the

The Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) recently host ed its Hydrogen + Energy Valve Summit and annual Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits in Orlando, Florida. More than 100 professionals — manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and end users — gathered to connect and explore the latest in flow control technology. The three-day, dual event opened on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, with the Hydrogen + Energy Valve Summit. Attend ees engaged in forward-looking sessions covering topics

VMA President Heather Rhoderick wraps up the day with Energy Summit speakers Neil Mendes, Greg Boerschig, Aaron Lang, Amy Stein and Marc Albert.

increased energy demand. The Hydrogen + Energy Valve Summit was spon sored by ASCO, AUMA Ac tuators and Valve Media. The Valve Forum followed on April 9–10, offering four specialized tracks: Manufacturing & Repair, Technical, Business Management and Valve Fundamentals. The confer ence began with a keynote by Mitchell Anderson of Bray International Inc., the 2024 VMA Service Award recipient, who highlighted

Valve Forum keynote speaker Mitch Anderson from Bray spoke about sustainability.

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