From April 28-30, 2026, Orlando, Florida, will host the 28th annual International Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show, organized by the National Institute for Storage Tank Management. NISTM 2026 is set to be one of the major events on the international calendar for professionals involved in the storage tank industry aboveground storage tanks aboveground storage tank professionals.
During three days, the event will combine technical sessions, commercial exhibition and professional networking activities aimed at strengthening the management, regulation and operation of industrial storage systems. The event is open to both attendees and exhibitors, which broadens the scope of the meeting within the industry's value chain.
Founded in 1989, the National Institute for Storage Tank Management has established itself as an organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities, technical resources and specialized seminars on the operation and regulation of underground tanks subway and aboveground and aboveground tanks.
For more than three decades, NISTM has been promoting training and regulatory updates that allow terminal operators, engineers, manufacturers and service providers to keep abreast of the regulatory and operational challenges of the energy and industrial sector. In this context, NISTM 2026 reinforces this positioning through a technical program oriented to practice and the exchange of specialized knowledge.
Prior to the official start of the conference, a day of training courses will be held on April 27. Attendees will be able to choose from five options designed to delve deeper into important aspects of storage tank management.
Among the proposals are training courses such as Tanks 101, Liquid Terminals 101 and the SPCC Short Course, aimed at strengthening technical and operational competencies. Specialized sessions are also planned, such as the Aviation Fueling Master Class, which addresses aspects related to fueling at strategic facilities.
This training structure allows NISTM 2026 not to be limited to an exhibition space, but to function as an intensive training platform for professionals who require technical updating in an increasingly demanding regulatory environment.
In addition, the conference will include a free trade fair, where companies providing technology, inspection services, structural integrity solutions and monitoring systems will present their latest developments.
The exhibition area will host a network mixer that will facilitate direct contact between manufacturers and decision makers. In addition, the program includes a welcome reception and various opportunities for professional interaction throughout the event.
A distinctive element of the meeting will be the Women in the Tank Industry event, conceived as a space for connection and visibility for women involved in the storage industry. This initiative reflects the industry's evolution towards more diverse and collaborative environments.
In addition to the meeting in Orlando, the institute's calendar of activities includes other events throughout the year in different regions of the United States, which broadens the organization's impact on the North American market.
However, the April event concentrates the greatest international projection and consolidates itself as the central axis of the annual program. In a context of increasing attention to operational safety, terminal efficiency and regulatory compliance, NISTM 2026 is positioned as a reference for those seeking to update their knowledge and strengthen their network of contacts.
With a comprehensive approach that combines training, technology exhibition and professional dialogue spaces, the event reinforces the role of the National Institute for Storage Tank Management as a major player in the evolution of the aboveground storage tank industry.
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Source: Inspenet.
