DIERS 2026 Fall Meeting

Register now for the DIERS 2026 Fall Meeting happening on October 26-28, 2026. Chemical engineers from all over the world will come together at the Hilton Post Oak/Houston Galleria Area in Houston, Texas, for three days to share their insights on sizing emergency pressure relief devices and systems.

NOTE: Professional Development Credits for attendance at DIERS meetings are available upon request.

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Attendance is open only to dues paying AIChE DIERS members. Please keep your AIChE DIERS membership active for exclusive news and event updates. Have questions on how to pay? Call AIChE Customer Service at 1-800-242-4363.

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Call for Abstracts

The focal topic for this DIERS meeting is: "Selecting the Right Strategy for Overpressure Protection".

Come present your findings and gain recognition for your work. DIERS welcomes presentations on subjects pertaining to runaway reaction, equipment overpressure, and emergency pressure relief. Please submit abstracts as soon as possible, no later than August 7, 2026. View Submission Guidelines.

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Conference Schedule

Monday, October 26

7:00am-8:00am - Continental Breakfast Provided
8:00am-10:00am - Presentation Sessions
10:00am-10:30am - Coffee & Light Refreshments Provided
10:30am-12:00pm - Presentation Sessions
12:00pm-1:00pm - Luncheon Provided
1:00pm-3:00pm - Presentation Sessions
3:00pm-3:30pm - Coffee & Light Refreshments Provided
3:30pm-5:00pm - Presentation Sessions

Tuesday, October 27

7:00am-8:00am - Continental Breakfast Provided
8:00am-10:00am - Presentation Sessions
10:00am-10:30am - Coffee & Light Refreshments Provided
10:30am-12:00pm - Presentation Sessions
12:00pm-1:00pm - Luncheon Provided
1:00pm-3:00pm - Presentation Sessions
3:00pm-3:30pm - Coffee & Light Refreshments Provided
3:30pm-5:00pm - Presentation Sessions
7:00pm-9:00pm – Informal Group Dinner at Maggiano's (next to hotel)

Wednesday, October 28

7:00am-8:00am - Continental Breakfast Provided
8:00am-10:00am - Presentation Sessions
10:00am-10:30am - Coffee & Light Refreshments Provided
10:30am-12:00pm - Presentation Sessions
12:00pm-1:00pm - Luncheon Provided
1:00pm-3:00pm - Presentation Sessions

Thursday, October 29

Field trip (details to be determined)

Group Dinner

A group dinner is planned for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 7:00pm at Maggiano's (next to hotel). Attendees will order from the restaurant menu and pay for their own meals. Stay tuned for more information about the dinner.

Field Trip

A field trip is being planned for Thursday, October 29, 2026. We will send a separate note for this soon for reservations, as space will be limited and will be on a first come first reserve basis.

Venue Information

Hilton Post Oak/Houston Galleria Area
2001 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056

Reserve your hotel room before September 30, 2026. Your room rate includes complimentary WIFI and discounted overnight self parking at $17.50 (50% off prevailing rates) per vehicle, per night. The parking garage is located at the rear of the hotel. An indoor fitness center and outdoor pool are available for hotel guests. The hotel’s check-in time is 3:00pm and check-out time is 12:00pm.

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