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2nd Annual Partnerships Between Academia
and the Midstream Industry Symposium

November 18-19, 2026 | Beaumont, Texas

About Our Event

Partnership between Academia and the Midstream Industry Symposium is a focused event that brings together academic and industry leaders to strengthen collaboration across research, workforce development, and practical innovation while highlighting shared challenges and opportunities in the midstream sector through engaging presentations and dialogue.

Registration Is Now Open.

Attendees Industry Leaders, Researchers, Faculty, Instructors, Graduate Students

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Date
Wednesday and Thursday
November 18-19th, 2026

Time 
Check In At 9:30AM 

Symposium
Live Oak Ballroom
Setzer Student Center
4405 Jimmy Simmons Blvd
Beaumont, TX 77705

Contact
Alek Hutson (409) 880-7097 or ahutson@lamar.edu

Attire
Business Casual

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Parking and Directions

Symposium parking lot C-2, C-3, T-2, T-3, and J-4 is FREE
Clear signage will be posted on the day of the event and walking directions to the Setzer Student Center will be provided prior to the conference to ensure smooth arrival.

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Schedule/ Event

LU Flag Wednesday, November 16, 2026
Start Time End
Time		 Event Speaker

Institution
9:30 AM 10:00 AM Registration & Refreshments
10:00 AM 10:10 AM Opening Remarks
10:10 AM 10:30 AM Opening Remarks
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10:30 AM 11:00 AM Speaker
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11:00 AM 11:15 AM AM Break-Fruit, Muffins, Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Hot Tea, & Water
11:15 AM 11:45 AM Speaker
11:45 AM 12:15 PM Speaker
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12:15 PM 1:15 PM Lunch-
1:30 PM 2:00 PM Speaker
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2:00 PM 2:30 PM Speaker
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2:30 PM 3:00 PM PM Break-Coffee, Decaf Coffee, & Water
3:00 PM 3:30 PM Speaker
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3:30 PM 3:50 PM Speaker
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3:50 PM 4:10 PM Speaker
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4:00 PM 5:00 PM Networking
Mixer/Beer and Wine
5:00 PM 6:00 PM Banquet
6:00 PM 8:00 PM

Dinner

LU Flag Thursday, November 19, 2026
Start Time End Time Event Speaker Institution
9:30 AM 10:00 AM Registration & Refreshments
10:00 AM 10:30 AM Speaker
Topic:
10:30 AM 10:50 AM Speaker
Topic: 
10:50 AM 11:00 AM AM Break-Fruit, Muffins, Coffee, Decaf Coffee, Hot Tea, & Water
11:00 AM 11:20 AM Speaker
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11:20 AM 11:40 AM Speaker
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11:40 AM 12:30 PM Boxed Lunch- Selection of Turkey or Ham
12:30 PM 2:00 PM Workshop/Speakers
Topic:
2:00 PM 2:30 PM PM Break-Coffee, Decaf Coffee, & Water
2:30 PM 4:00 PM Board Meeting

Please continue to check this page for updates as event gets closer. Schedule is subject to change.