Events & Meeting Calendar
Stay up to date with OCA meetings, conferences, webinars, and training events. All times listed are in Central Time unless otherwise noted. OCA members can register for all events through the Member Portal. Non-members are welcome to attend webinars and select regional meetings.
Upcoming Events – 2026
April 10, 2026 | Regional Meeting – Houston, TX
Location: Marriott Marquis Houston, 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Topic: Gulf Coast SPCC Compliance Updates & EPA Region 6 Regulatory Briefing
Speakers: EPA Region 6 SPCC Program Manager (TBA), Robert Nguyen (OCA), Guest speaker from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Registration: OCA Members $95 | Non-members $145 | Group rate (5+): Contact events@oilcontainment.org
CE Credits: 6 PDH credits available (P.E. continuing education)
April 17, 2026 | Technical Committee Meeting – Austin, TX
Location: OCA Southwest Regional Office, 2100 Congress Ave, Suite 400, Austin, TX
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Topic: Review of OCA Standard 2026-P (Polyurea Performance Standards), Draft new Standard 2026-F (Foam Core Specifications)
Note: Technical Committee members only. Virtual attendance available.
April 24, 2026 | Regional Meeting – Denver, CO
Location: Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S Syracuse St, Denver, CO 80237
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Topic: Rocky Mountain Chapter – Fracking Site Containment & EPA Region 8 Updates
Registration: OCA Members $75 | Non-members $115
May 7, 2026 | Webinar – SPCC Plan Amendments for 2026
Platform: Zoom Webinar
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Central
Topic: Step-by-step guidance on amending existing SPCC plans to comply with the EPA’s January 2026 guidance memorandum
Presenter: Michael Torres, OCA Director of Regulatory Affairs
Registration: Free for OCA Members | $49 for non-members
May 8, 2026 | Regional Meeting – Pittsburgh, PA
Location: Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, 600 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Topic: Northeast Chapter – New OSHA 1910.120 Guidance & Industrial Containment Case Studies
Registration: OCA Members $95 | Non-members $145
May 15, 2026 | Webinar – Cold Climate Containment Best Practices
Platform: Zoom Webinar
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Central
Topic: Material selection, installation, and maintenance for containment systems in cold climates
Presenter: Dr. David Chen, OCA Senior Research Engineer
Registration: Free for OCA Members | $49 for non-members
May 22, 2026 | Annual Spring Symposium – Dallas, TX
Location: Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051
Time: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Full day event)
Topic: Full-day symposium including keynote speakers, vendor demonstrations, breakout sessions, and the OCA Environmental Excellence Awards Ceremony
Registration: OCA Members $245 | Non-members $345 | Register by May 1 for $40 early-bird discount
June 5, 2026 | Regional Meeting – Los Angeles, CA
Location: Hilton Los Angeles Airport, 5711 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Topic: Pacific Coast Chapter – California Updated Secondary Containment Requirements, CARB Regulations
Registration: OCA Members $95 | Non-members $145
June 19, 2026 | Regional Meeting – Chicago, IL
Location: Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago, 909 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Topic: Midwest Chapter – Polyurea Technology Advancements for Cold-Weather Containment
Registration: OCA Members $95 | Non-members $145
July 10, 2026 | Webinar – Renewable Energy & Transformer Oil Containment
Platform: Zoom Webinar
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Central
Topic: Transformer oil containment requirements for solar and wind energy facilities
Presenter: Jennifer Okafor, OCA Compliance Program Manager
Registration: Free for OCA Members | $49 for non-members
September 15–17, 2026 | OCA Annual Conference & Exhibition – Austin, TX
Location: Austin Convention Center, 500 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701
Time: Full three-day conference
Topic: “Containment Innovation in a Changing Regulatory Landscape” – Keynotes, technical tracks, exhibition hall, and networking events
Registration: OCA Members $795 (early bird through Aug 1) | Non-members $1,295
Hotel Block: Discounted rooms at the JW Marriott Austin (conference hotel) – Code: OCA2026 | Reserve by August 15
CCS Certification Course Dates – 2026
| Date | Location | Format |
|---|---|---|
| April 6-7, 2026 | Houston, TX | In-Person (2-day) |
| May 5-6, 2026 | Pittsburgh, PA | In-Person (2-day) |
| May 19-20, 2026 | Virtual | Online Live |
| June 8-9, 2026 | Denver, CO | In-Person (2-day) |
| June 23-24, 2026 | Seattle, WA | In-Person (2-day) |
| July 13-14, 2026 | Virtual | Online Live |
| August 10-11, 2026 | Dallas, TX | In-Person (2-day) |
| September 14, 2026 | Austin, TX | Pre-Conference (Annual Conference) |
| October 5-6, 2026 | Chicago, IL | In-Person (2-day) |
| November 9-10, 2026 | Virtual | Online Live |
Registration & Contact
To register for events, log in to the OCA Member Portal or contact our Events Coordinator at events@oilcontainment.org or 1-800-610-1080 ext. 108. For sponsorship opportunities at OCA events, contact Sarah Williams at s.williams@oilcontainment.org.