July 7, 2026 | The Westin Nashville | 1-5 PM
Join us in Nashville for an exclusive industry gathering focused on the future of distributed natural gas and hydrogen via bulk transportation virtual pipeline trailers.
When
📅 July 7, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 The Westin Nashville
As part of the broader TTP26 Industry Summit, this half-day forum will bring together leaders from across the gaseous fuels value chain to explore how virtual pipeline solutions are expanding access to compressed and liquefied forms of natural gas and hydrogen, unlocking new green-energy markets, and accelerating fleet adoption of renewable fuels such as RNG.
- Why Attend?
Gain insights into the latest virtual pipeline safety advancements and regulatory compliance strategies.
- Hear from top industry leaders and innovators shaping CNG, LNG, CH2, and LH2 markets.
- Gain practical guidance and a shared understanding of best practices that support consistent, dependable virtual pipeline operations.
- Learn how to reinforce confidence among regulators, partners, and prospective customers with proactive operational policies and an unwavering commitment to safety.
- Connect with industry-peers driving growth in off-system mobile delivery solutions with responsible stewardship of critical energy infrastructure.
- Forum Agenda
I. Opening Remarks
- Safety Briefing
- Chris Byers, Manager of CNG Design, Construction, and Operations, Piedmont Natural Gas
- How TTP Promotes Industry Collaboration and Safety Through the Virtual Pipelines Working Group
- Mark Babcock, Senior Director of Sales & Business Development, Hexagon Agility
- Steve Toelke, Sr. Vice President and Infrastructure Business Unit General Manager, Quantum Fuel Systems
- TTP Antitrust and Confidentiality Statement
- Paul Sandsted, Director of Technology and Sustainability, The Transport Project
- Safety Briefing
II. Keynote Address
- Federal Oversight in the Virtual Pipeline Industry
Hon. William Quade, Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
- Federal Oversight in the Virtual Pipeline Industry
III. Perspectives from Utilities and VP operators
- Chris Byers, Manager of CNG Design, Construction, and Operations, Piedmont Natural Gas
IV. Perspectives from First Responders and Hazmat Teams
- Tim Ferretti, Owner and Lead Instructor, Ferretti S&R
V. Networking Break
VI. Virtual Pipeline Requalification, Inspections, Return to Service and Post-incident Processes
- Mark Babcock, Senior Director of Sales & Business Development, Hexagon Agility
- Brian Burks, President, Hexagon Digital Wave
- Steve Toelke, Sr. Vice President and Infrastructure Business Unit General Manager, Quantum Fuel Systems
VII. Safety and Technology Roundtable
- Bob Davis, VP of Business Development, Dröv Technologies
- Delfino “Dino” Escalante, Vice President of Health, Safety & Environment, Certarus
- Tom Kairys, Sr. VP of Gas Transport Services, Mobius Renewables
- Moderated by Paul Sandsted, Director of Technology and Sustainability, The Transport Project
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- Key Topics Include
- Safety
- Operational reliability
- Regulatory compliance
- Equipment testing and certification
Whether you’re a fleet operator, fuel provider, OEM, utility, or technology partner, this forum will deliver valuable perspectives and meaningful connections.
