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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 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...
“Top 10” benefits to becoming a PODS Association Member
PODS provides its members with opportunities to interact with their peers in the international...
What is Open about the PODS Data Model?
What is Open about the PODS Data Model? The word “Open” in the Association’s name refers to...
Why was PODS formed?
Why was PODS formed? In 1998, a small number of application developers were asked by the Gas...
How GIS + Data Science Are Powering the Future of Pipeline Integrity
Jackie Smith of ROSEN shares how GIS can be integrated with other data to strengthen pipeline...
Enhancing Pipeline Risk Management Through PODS: Insights from Sam Acheson
Featuring Sam Acheson on the Pipeline Technology Podcast As pipeline operators face increasing...
Unlocking the Power of PODS in Pipeline Integrity Management
In Episode 102 of the Pipeline Technology Podcast, the spotlight is on a crucial but often...
Behind the Data: A PODS Technical Deep Dive with Jackie Smith & Christopher Moravec
In the rapidly evolving world of pipeline integrity and data management, having a robust,...
PODS: Building the Foundation for Smarter Pipeline Integrity Management
The pipeline industry is under more pressure than ever to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant...
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