Agenda - STI/SPFA Future|Now Conference

September 23, 2025

Time
7:00 am–8:00 am	Buffet Breakfast All attendees are welcome to start their day with a buffet breakfast.
8:00 am–8:15 am	President’s Welcome Robby Hagemann STI/SPFA President, Robby Hagemann, will welcome attendees to the STI/SPFA Future\|Now Conference.
8:15 am–9:15 am	Personal Accountability and the QBQ! Kristin Lindeen In this interactive training session, you will discover how to practice personal accountability by eliminating blame, complaining, and procrastination by asking The Question Behind the Question.
9:15 am–9:30 am	Break
9:30 am–10:15 am	Driving Forward Progress Michelle Hilger This session will explore how companies and professionals can embrace innovation and adopt a forward-thinking mindset to drive meaningful change.
10:15 am–10:30 am	Break
10:30 am–12:00 pm	Safety Onboarding for New Hires STI/SPFA members share best practices for introducing new employees to safety protocols and fostering a culture of safety.
12:00 pm–1:00 pm	Welcome Lunch All attendees are welcome to reenergize with a lunch buffet.
1:00 pm–2:00 pm	Emerging Leaders Committee Meeting All members of STI/SPFA are welcome and encouraged to attend the Emerging Leaders Committee meeting.
2:00 pm–3:00 pm	Pressure Vessel Section Meeting All members of the Pressure Vessel Section are welcome and encouraged to attend the Pressure Vessel Section meeting.
2:00 pm–3:00 pm	UL Standards & Engagement Update Laura Werner This session will include updates, current work, and future plans for relevant oil and gas standards in UL Standards & Engagement’s catalog.
2:00 pm–4:00 pm	Steel Water Pipe Section Meeting All members of the Steel Water Pipe Section are welcome and encouraged to attend the Steel Water Pipe Section meeting.
3:00 pm–4:00 pm	Field Erected Tank Section Meeting All members of the Field Erected Tank Section are welcome and encouraged to attend the Field Erected Tank Section meeting.
3:00 pm–5:00 pm	Shop Fab Tank/Technical Committee Meeting All members of the Shop Fabricated Tank Section are welcome and encouraged to attend the Shop Fabricated Tank Section Technical Committee meeting.
4:00 pm–5:00 pm	Field Erected Tank Technical Committee Meeting Learn about the latest codes and standards related to field erected tanks.
4:00 pm–5:00 pm	Steel Water Pipe Workshop: Installer Certification Members of the STI/SPFA Steel Water Pipe Section will hold a workshop to discuss and develop a certification program for steel water pipe installers.
5:30 pm–6:30 pm	New Member/First Time Attendee Reception Whether you're new to the association, attending your first event, or a long-time member, this reception is the perfect way to kick off your conference experience.
6:30 pm–7:30 pm	Welcome Reception Catch-up and network with fellow manufacturers and affiliates, and meet new friends during the STI/SPFA Welcome Reception.

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September 24, 2025

Time
7:00 am–8:00 am	Buffet Breakfast All attendees are welcome to start their day with a buffet breakfast.
7:00 am–8:00 am	Legislative Advocacy Committee Meeting All members of the Legislative Advocacy Committee are welcome and encouraged to attend the Legislative Advocacy Committee Meeting.
8:00 am–8:45 am	The Purpose Within You Kris Hammons Kris Hammons shares his story of how a rare genetic disorder, more than twenty surgeries, and a near fatal incident in a bus fire led him to living out his purpose.
8:45 am–9:00 am	Break
9:00 am–9:30 am	Overview of the Tennessee Fuel Market Emily LeRoy Emily LeRoy, Executive Director of the Tennessee Fuel & Convenience Store Association, will provide an overview of the fuel market in Tennessee.
9:00 am–10:00 am	Safety and Health Committee Meeting All members of STI/SPFA are welcome and encouraged to attend the Safety and Health Committee meeting.
9:30 am–10:00 am	Legislative Advocacy Update Stephen Borg The Vogel Group will provide updates on important legislative issues affecting the steel fabrication industry.
10:00 am–10:15 am	Break
10:15 am–11:45 am	Roundtable Discussions Share common issues and solutions in a non-competitive environment during the roundtable discussions.
11:45 am–12:00 pm	Awards Presentation Winners of the STI/SPFA Weld of the Year Awards will be announced and the Patrick Kennedy Leadership Award recipient will be revealed.
12:00 pm–4:00 pm	Board of Directors Meeting The STI/SPFA Board of Directors will meet to discuss the strategic direction, mission and goals of the organization.
1:30 pm–4:30 pm	Nashville Tractor Party Tour Hop on the biggest party on wheels in Music City with the Nashville Tractor Party Tour!
5:30 pm–7:30 pm	Farewell Dinner We'll say goodbye to Nashville with a farewell dinner.