The ILTA 2024 Conference and Trade Show closed successfully after three days of sessions, exhibitions and presentations that continued to demonstrate the organization’s leadership in the liquid terminal industry also in connection with its 50th anniversary. The event brought together experts from around the world, who highlighted the latest innovations and talked about the technologies that are dominating the sector today.
This event held in Houston brought together around 3,000 attendees, 300 exhibitors and 28 presentations, all aimed at continuing to shape the future of the industry.
Celebrating 50 years of ILTA
[post_relacionado]The conference began with the celebration of ILTA’s half century, highlighting its contribution to the industry. Awards were presented to honor excellence and speakers offered valuable perspectives on current challenges and future trends.
During the first day, Leakhena Swett, President of the International Association of Liquid Terminals, shared with our team his vision, expectations and this year’s news, highlighting that the fair was expanded to offer more space and the incorporation of new vendors, a product of the continuous growth and dynamism of the sector.
Swett also commented that they are already organizing the next conference, which will take place June 9-11, 2025 in Texas .
Without a doubt, one of the most notable events was “ Women in Terminals ”, a meeting sponsored by the AC2 company dedicated to promoting connections between women within the sector through inclusion and empowerment.
In this regard, Elaine Boubenider , manager of the sponsoring company, shared an inspiring message, remembering her 37-year history of attending the event. Elaine highlighted that it is vital for the industry to recognize and nurture female talent to foster an inclusive and dynamic environment . He also took advantage of the moment to encourage younger women interested in the industry not to miss the opportunity to be part of it.
The ILTA 2024 Conference and Trade Fair and its commitment to sustainability
Throughout the second and third day of the conference, our team interviewed a large number of exhibitors from recognized companies, who showed new equipment, technologies, techniques and innovations designed to execute best practices, with sustainability and emissions reduction as pillars. fundamental .
One of the most outstanding examples is the advances of the Sherwin-Williams company in terms of internal coatings for tanks and pipes, specially designed for the biofuels sector. With Kristin Leonard as its representative, the company demonstrated at the conference its focus on the study and development of specific products to meet the needs of biofuels .
The ILTA 2024 Conference and Trade Show has proven to be a fundamental event in the liquid terminal industry and like every year, it continues to predict a promising future. This event has reinforced the association’s role as a catalyst for technological advancement and professional collaboration, offering an unparalleled platform for the development of knowledge and the expansion of professional networks in a globally connected environment.
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