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uPCOMING EVENTS |

spring lunch & learn

WHEN: Thursday, march 12th, 2026 | 11:30aM - 1:00PM

WHERE: Maxgrip | Park Towers (North Tower, Conference Center) 1233 W Loop S 6th Floor, Houston, TX 77027


chapter meeting host


FEATURED SPEAKERs

Speaker: Cristina Gomez | Senior Consultant, MaxGrip

topic: “Preventive Maintenance Optimization Journey: A Look Behind the Scenes of a South American LNG Facility”

Speaker: Fortunatus Udegbue | Data Analytics & Systems Proj. Mgr, Indorama

topic: “Breaking Silos with Connected Worker: Delivering Reliability and Hard-Dollar Savings at Port Neches”

Speaker: Sri Karthik | Executive VP, Innovapptive

topic: “Breaking Silos with Connected Worker: Delivering Reliability and Hard-Dollar Savings at Port Neches”

2026 lunch & learns

2026 Lunch & Learn Chapter Meetings: where great food meets great minds — learn, connect, and grow in person or online
  • New year kickoff

    Date: Thursday, January 8th

    Time: 11:30AM - 1:00PM

    Location: Turner Industries Group - Personnel & Training

    Speakers:

    Speaker: Dylan Ray | Eddy Current Analyst, MFL Technician, and Certified Thermographer, Turner Specialty Services

    Speaker: Ryan Reeves | Electrical Reliability Engineer, LyondellBasell

  • spring meeting

    Date: Thursday, March 12th

    Time: 11:30AM - 1:00PM

    Location:  Maxgrip | Park Towers (North Tower, Conference Center)

    1233 W Loop S 6th Floor, Houston, TX 77027

    Speakers:

    Cristina Gomez | Senior Consultant, MaxGrip

    Fortunatus Udegbue | Data Analytics & Systems Proj. Mgr, Indorama

    Sri Karthik | Executive VP, Innovapptive

  • SUMMER MEETING

    Date: Thursday, July 9th

    Time: 11:30AM - 1:00PM

    Location: Puffer-Sweiven

    12305 Kurland Dr, Houston, TX 77034

    Speakers: TBA

  • FALL MEETING

    Date: Thursday, September 10th

    Time: 11:30AM - 1:00PM

    Location: Cognascents

    14701 St Marys Ln #300, Houston, TX 77079

    Speakers: TBA

  • EOY MEETING

    Date: Thursday, November 12th

    Time: 11:30AM - 1:00PM

    Location: Texas A&M University Mays Business School - CityCentre | 842 W Sam Houston Pkwy N Suite 110 / 200, Houston, TX 77024

    Speakers: TBA

INTERESTED IN SPEAKING AT A CHAPTER MEETING?

Reach out to us with your contact information, proposed presentation topic, and the meeting you’re interested in speaking at to be considered for an upcoming event.

2026 HAPPY HOURS

Build your network, learn more about SMRP, and unwind with the maintenance and reliability community at our Happy Hours!
  • WINTER HAPPY HOUR

    Date: Thursday, February 19th, 2026 

    Time: 5:00–8:00 PM.

    Location: Kirby Ice House (Upper Kirby) | 3333 Eastside St, Houston, TX 77098

  • Mars KICKOFF happy hour

    Date: Monday, May 11th, 2026

    Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm

    Location: Republic House | 7219 Fairmont Pkwy Suite 190, Pasadena, TX 77505

  • SUMMER HAPPY HOUR

    Date: Thursday, August 13th, 2026 

    Time: TBA

    Location: TBA

  • FALL HAPPY HOUR

    Date: Thursday, October 8th, 2026

    Time: TBA

    Location: TBA

WANT TO sponsor THE Mars kickoff happy hour?

Take center stage at the start of MaRS as the Opening Party Sponsor and be the brand attendees associate with the event’s energy and excitement!

MaRS 2026

Monday, May 11th - Tuesday May 12th, 2026


  • Discover cutting-edge technologies shaping maintenance and reliability.

  • Learn performance-driven strategies from industry innovators.

  • Network with professionals and experts driving progress in the field.

  • Gain actionable insights to overcome operational barriers and boost efficiency.

  • Explore how integration and innovation keep your business ahead of the curve.


Want to become a sponsor at an upcoming meeting?

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