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PODS Fall Forum 2026
A Two-Day Pipeline Data Event
The PODS Fall Forum, one of our key annual events, will be held from October 20-21, 2026 in Houston, Texas kicking off the Esri Pipeline Seminar.
This forum continues to be a premier opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, discuss the latest developments in pipeline data management, and share best practices. It’s the ideal setting to advance the use of the PODS data model for enhancing pipeline safety and integrity.
News & Announcements
PODS Certification Is Now Live — Earn Your Official PODS Certificate
By Monique Roberts - Executive Director PODS Association | Pipeline Safety and Technology We are...
Esri and PODS Association Launch First Three PODS Modules on UPDM
Houston, TX — The PODS Association today announced a major milestone in their strategic...
PODS Board Nominations Now Open for 2026!
Board Elections will open at the end of March! If you are looking to run, make sure your LinkedIn...
PODS Announces New Release of SCADA Connect Component
The Pipeline Open Data Standard (PODS) community recently marked an important milestone with the...
PODS Launches SCADA Link Module to Connect Pipeline Sensor Data with GIS
The Pipeline Open Data Standard (PODS) Association has released its new SCADA Link (SL) Module,...
Revolutionizing Pipeline Data Management: The New PODS SCADA Link Module Is Here
The PODS Association has officially launched the SCADA Link (SL) Module, marking a major...
Xylem and PODS Team Up to Simplify Water Pipeline Data Management
Every year, more than 126 billion cubic meters of treated water is lost globally—mostly due to...
PODS 7.03 Update – From Linear Referencing to Geospatial Advantage
DescriptionIn this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat welcomes Jeff Allen,...
PODS at 25: Celebrating a Quarter-Century of Pipeline Data Innovation—and What’s Next
Since its debut in 1998, the Pipeline Open Data Standard (PODS) has become the backbone of...
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