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Barracuda Virtual Reactor Web-based Training September 21-25, 2026
2026-09-21 - 2026-09-25
This training is designed to get you up to speed with Barracuda Virtual Reactor in five days. Each day, attendees work through self-led materials and join a pre-scheduled 1-hour web meeting that emphasizes interaction with instructors and other participants. By the end of the course, you’ll have a working understanding of how to use Virtual Reactor™ software, including project setup, operating the solver, and post-processing using Tecplot for Barracuda. Depending on your organization’s needs, our experienced team of engineers and training staff can provide hands-on assistance as you set up your own project in Virtual Reactor during private break-out sessions.
Contact us for pricing information or to register your interest in the class.

PSRI - Fluidization Seminar in Chicago, Illinois, September 8-11th, 2026
2026-09-08 - 2026-09-11
CPFD will give an invited guest lecture about “Simulation of Industrial-Scale Fluidized Beds and Fluid-Particle Systems” at the PSRI Fluidization Seminar, taking place September 8-11th, 2026 at PSRI’s headquarters in Chicago, IL.
The purpose of the PSRI Fluidization Seminar is to supply instruction on the theory, design and operation of fluidized beds and solids transfer systems for engineers new to the field, or those who want to improve their understanding of the field. The four-day course covers the basics of fluidized beds and solids transfer, and then discusses how best to design and operate the most critical elements of fluidized beds and solids transfer such as cyclones, standpipes, gas distributors and pneumatic conveying lines.

Basic Fluidization Hydrodynamics
Gas Distributor Design and Operation
Circulating Fluidized Beds and High-Velocity Systems
Cyclone Design and Operation
Dilute and Dense-Phase Conveying
Particle Entrainment
Erosion and Particle Attrition
Standpipes and Solids Flow Systems

Learn more about the fluidization seminar and workshop or register here.

2026 AFPM Summit - August 31-September 3, 2026
2026-08-31 - 2026-09-03
The AFPM Summit delivers world-class technical sessions dedicated to improving plant-wide performance in the refining and petrochemical industries. Join and network with dedicated industry subject matter experts in Grapevine to discover the latest strategies and emerging innovations, and find immediate solutions to implement at the site level. With over 70 sessions, we guarantee to deliver the curriculum you need to succeed.

tcbiomass - August 25-27, 2026
2026-08-25 - 2026-08-27
Save the Date for tcbiomass2026

August 25-27, 2026 (Welcome reception: August 24)
Historic Brown Palace Hotel & Spa
Denver, Colorado

tcbiomass2026 focuses on the science of thermochemical conversion of biomass and municipal solid waste to renewable gas, liquid fuels, and chemicals. This international event draws attendees from around the world, with past conferences including representatives from Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, India, New Zealand, South Africa, Sweden, and over 20 other countries.

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Web-based Training August 17-21, 2026
2026-08-17 - 2026-08-21

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Users' Conference 2026: June 24-26, 2026
2026-06-24 - 2026-06-26
Save the date! Plan to join CPFD Software and the global Barracuda Virtual Reactor user community from June 24 – 26, 2026 at Barracuda Virtual Reactor Users’ Conference 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. The conference will take place immediately following the PSRI Technical Committee Meeting.

Additional details about the venue, agenda and speaking opportunities will be provided in the coming months, but don’t hesitate to contact us now with any questions or suggestions.

ERTC Ask the Experts - June 15-18, 2026
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-18
ERTC: Ask The Experts isn’t just a conference—it’s a unique, interactive environment where your refinery’s most pressing technical questions get answered.

Learn directly from leading refiners and technology providers solving real-world challenges.
Get actionable solutions to optimise operations, enhance yields, and reduce costs.
Network with peers and industry experts who share your challenges and can offer proven insights.
Walk away with implementable strategies to bring immediate improvements to your refinery.

If you’re responsible for refining performance and operational excellence, you can’t afford to miss this opportunity.

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Web-based Training June 1-5, 2026
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-05

EUBCE - May 19-22, 2022
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-22
For over 40 years, the European Biomass Conference and Exhibition – EUBCE has been a key platform for reflecting on the biomass sector’s evolution and exploring future trends in bioenergy across research, industry, and policy.
As one of the world’s leading biomass events, EUBCE 2025 will bring together 1,500 experts from academia, industry, and policymaking across over 60 countries to explore the latest developments in biomass, bioenergy and the circular bioeconomy. The programme offers opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange, and collaboration through a mix of workshops, exhibitions, and interactive sessions.
Social and professional networking will be supported by a welcome reception, conference dinner, and networking lunches. The exhibition area will highlight EU-funded projects and feature an exhibition forum designed to foster connections between researchers, academic institutions, and industry leaders.
The Scientific Conference Programme is coordinated by the European Commission Joint Research Centre and covers the entire range of biomass research, technologies and applications focusing on bringing the latest scientific and technological research trends to the market, with the support of Circular Bio-Based Europe.

LARTC Ask the Experts - May 12-13, 2026
2026-05-12 - 2026-05-13
LARTC: Ask The Experts isn’t just a conference—it’s a unique, interactive environment where your refinery’s most pressing technical questions get answered. If you’re responsible for refining performance and operational excellence, you can’t afford to miss this opportunity.

Learn directly from leading refiners and technology providers solving real-world challenges.
Get actionable solutions to optimise operations, enhance yields, and reduce costs.
Network with peers and industry experts who share your challenges and can offer proven insights.
Walk away with implementable strategies to bring immediate improvements to your refinery.

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Web-based Training April 27 - May 1, 2026
2026-04-27 - 2026-05-01

PSRI - Fluidization Seminar in Chicago, Illinois, April 14-17th, 2026
2026-04-14 - 2026-04-17
CPFD will give an invited guest lecture about “Simulation of Industrial-Scale Fluidized Beds and Fluid-Particle Systems” at the PSRI Fluidization Seminar, taking place April 14-17th, 2026 at PSRI’s headquarters in Chicago, IL.
The purpose of the PSRI Fluidization Seminar is to supply instruction on the theory, design and operation of fluidized beds and solids transfer systems for engineers new to the field, or those who want to improve their understanding of the field. The four-day course covers the basics of fluidized beds and solids transfer, and then discusses how best to design and operate the most critical elements of fluidized beds and solids transfer such as cyclones, standpipes, gas distributors and pneumatic conveying lines.

Basic Fluidization Hydrodynamics
Gas Distributor Design and Operation
Circulating Fluidized Beds and High-Velocity Systems
Cyclone Design and Operation
Dilute and Dense-Phase Conveying
Particle Entrainment
Erosion and Particle Attrition
Standpipes and Solids Flow Systems

Learn more about the fluidization seminar and workshop or register here.

130th Metalcasting Congress, April 14-16, 2026, Grand Rapids, MI
2026-04-14 - 2026-04-16
CPFD Software will be presenting and exhibiting at Metalcasting Congress 2026. Come visit our exhibit at Booth 515, and tune into our talk – “Cold-Box Core Production Process Optimization using Simulation”!
Metalcasting Congress combines the best in learning, networking, and product exploration. Experience in-depth technical sessions on the latest industry advancements, classes taught by some of the world’s preeminent metalcasting experts, panel discussions on leading management techniques, keynotes set to inspire you, networking events to expand your horizons, and a show floor packed with exhibits from some of the world’s leading industry suppliers.
Metalcasting Congress is where casting designers, buyers, and OEM representatives will find sessions aimed at their needs, including casting case studies, reshoring, material properties and selection, and casting quality. Casting Designers & Buyers Track sessions take place right on the exhibit floor near the Cast in North America pavilion, featuring the continent’s leading foundry exhibitors.

PSRI - Fluidization Seminar in Daejeon, Korea March 16-19th, 2026
2026-03-16 - 2026-03-19
CPFD will give an invited guest lecture about “Simulation of Industrial-Scale Fluidized Beds and Fluid-Particle Systems” at the PSRI Fluidization Seminar, taking place March 16-19th, 2026 at Hotel Onoma, Daejeon.
The purpose of the PSRI Fluidization Seminar is to supply instruction on the theory, design and operation of fluidized beds and solids transfer systems for engineers new to the field, or those who want to improve their understanding of the field. The four-day course covers the basics of fluidized beds and solids transfer, and then discusses how best to design and operate the most critical elements of fluidized beds and solids transfer such as cyclones, standpipes, gas distributors and pneumatic conveying lines.

Basic Fluidization Hydrodynamics
Gas Distributor Design and Operation
Circulating Fluidized Beds and High-Velocity Systems
Cyclone Design and Operation
Dilute and Dense-Phase Conveying
Particle Entrainment
Erosion and Particle Attrition
Standpipes and Solids Flow Systems

Learn more about the fluidization seminar and workshop or register here.

SPE-GCS CFD Group 2026 Annual Symposium - March 6, 2026
2026-03-06
Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we use computing power to solve complex problems. Incorporating AI tools within Physics Based Models is an emerging area which can enable the solution of so far unsolved problems in many application domains, including energy industry. Machine learning has shown promising outlook to several challenging problems in CFD, such as the identification and extraction of hidden features in large-scale flow computations, finding undetected correlations between dynamical features of the flow, and generating synthetic CFD datasets through high-fidelity simulations. These approaches are forming a paradigm shift to change the focus of CFD from time-consuming feature detection to in-depth examinations of such features and enabling deeper insight into the physics involved in complex natural processes. Machine learning has provided numerous opportunities to advance the field of CFD, including to accelerate the computationally expensive direct numerical simulations, to improve turbulence closure modeling and to develop enhanced reduced-order models.
This year’s annual symposium, AI Accelerated Physics Based Modelling and its Role in Energy Industry, is designed to stimulate CFD professional in industry and academia by providing a venue to exchange new ideas and discuss challenges and opportunities as well as expose this newly emerging field to energy industry. The purpose of this symposium is to provide comprehensive information and insights regarding the role of AI accelerated physics-based modelling in the energy industry. With a highly impressive agenda and a prestigious lineup of speakers from various sectors, including the industry, academia, and software vendors, this symposium offers a unique opportunity for experts to share their knowledge and experiences.
The agenda encompasses technical presentations covering a wide range of topics, including but not limited to Scientific Machine Learning, Reduced Order modelling, Physics Based Digital Twin, Multi-Scale Modelling, Physics Informed Neural Network and Hybrid/Fusion Modelling.

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Web-based Training February 23-27, 2026
2026-02-23 - 2026-02-27

PSRI - Fluidization Seminar in Houston, Texas, February 2-5th, 2026
2026-02-02 - 2026-02-05
CPFD will give an invited guest lecture about “Simulation of Industrial-Scale Fluidized Beds and Fluid-Particle Systems” at the PSRI Fluidization Seminar, taking place February 2-5th, 2026 at CityPlace Marriott at Springwoods Village in Houston, TX.
The purpose of the PSRI Fluidization Seminar is to supply instruction on the theory, design and operation of fluidized beds and solids transfer systems for engineers new to the field, or those who want to improve their understanding of the field. The four-day course covers the basics of fluidized beds and solids transfer, and then discusses how best to design and operate the most critical elements of fluidized beds and solids transfer such as cyclones, standpipes, gas distributors and pneumatic conveying lines.

Basic Fluidization Hydrodynamics
Gas Distributor Design and Operation
Circulating Fluidized Beds and High-Velocity Systems
Cyclone Design and Operation
Dilute and Dense-Phase Conveying
Particle Entrainment
Erosion and Particle Attrition
Standpipes and Solids Flow Systems

Learn more about the fluidization seminar and workshop or register here.

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Web-based Training January 26-30, 2026
2026-01-26 - 2026-01-30

Barracuda Application Model Webinar Series: Proppant Transport in Hydraulic Fractures - December 10, 2025
2025-12-10 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
CPFD Software’s Barracuda Application Model Webinar Series is designed to give engineers and researchers deeper insight into how Barracuda Virtual Reactor is applied to real-world challenges. Application models are sample cases that can be downloaded, run, and customized by the Barracuda Virtual Reactor user community.

This installment in the series will focus on the Proppant Transport in Hydraulic Fractures Application Model, which provides a detailed digital twin of lab-scale fracture flow. The model captures the coupled particle-fluid physics that control proppant delivery and long-term bed evolution, key factors governing fracture coverage and well productivity.

Join us to learn how this application model can help advance your understanding of subsurface transport and improve production outcomes.

Powders and Grains - December 8-12, 2025
2025-12-08 - 2025-12-12
The aim of Powders & Grains 2025 is to share the recent advances in the broad research field of granular media and particulate suspensions. Contributions from experts around the world will cover a wide range of topics.
Powders & Grains is the premier international scientific conference held every four years in three different continents (Europe, America and Asia & Oceania) since 1989. it brings together engineers, physicists and applied mathematicians interested in the mechanics and physics of granular media and particulate suspensions. It distinguishes itself from other meetings on granular materials by (1) the mixture of disciplines, (2) the unique single-session talks, (3) the posters taking a prominent role and being displayed throughout the conference, and (4) the refereed conference papers published online before the meeting..
The “Association pour l’Etude de la MicroMécanique des Milieux Granulaires” (AEMMG) is an association created to promote the meeting “Powders & Grains” which has been held around the world every four years since 1989.
Next Meeting:
Powders & Grains 2025 will be held from 8 to 12 December 2025 in Goa, India.
For the conference website: http://www.powdersandgrains2025.co.in

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Web-based Training December 8-12, 2025
2025-12-08 - 2025-12-12

IChemE Global Awards 2025 - November 20, 2025
2025-11-19 - 2025-11-20
Established in 1994, the IChemE Global Awards are recognized worldwide as one of the highest honors in the field of chemical and process engineering. The Awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and professional achievement across 16 categories, highlighting work that advances sustainability, safety, and the broader role of chemical engineering in society. Winners will be announced at the IChemE Global Awards Dinner on November 20, 2025, in Manchester, UK.
CPFD Software is proud to announce that, together with partners EvoPhase and the University of Birmingham, our joint project “Autonomous Design of Reactors using AI” has been selected as a finalist in the 2025 IChemE Global Awards under the Oil, Gas and Energy Transition category. Read more here.

PSRI - Fluidization Seminar in Bengaluru, India, November 18-21, 2025
2025-11-18 - 2025-11-21
The PSRI Fluidization Seminar is an immersive workshop focused on the intricacies of fluidization processes, covering fundamental hydrodynamics, gas distributor design, circulating fluidized beds, cyclone design, and both dilute and dense-phase conveying. Participants will delve into particle entrainment, erosion, particle attrition, standpipes, and solids flow systems. The seminar features hands-on workshops and practical insights from industry experts, with materials provided via dedicated tablets to ensure an interactive learning experience.

ERTC - November 17-20, 2025
2025-11-17 - 2025-11-20
ERTC is taking place in Cannes, France on 17 – 20 November 2025. Join the global refining network as we discuss the short, medium, and long-term issues affecting the downstream industry in the energy transition.
CPFD Software is pleased to announce that Dr. Peter Loezos, Vice President of Engineering, will be speaking on Day 1 at 16:30 in Stream C: “The Role of Refineries in the Energy Transition.” In addition to the presentation, CPFD Software will be exhibiting at ERTC 2025. Visit our booth to discover how Barracuda Virtual Reactor is empowering refiners and innovators to improve efficiency, accelerate development, and meet decarbonization goals with confidence.

Hi-Key Technology Online Training - Fixed Bed Simulation by Barracuda, November 13th, 2025
2025-11-13
Beijing Hi-key Technology Co. Ltd., is CPFD Software’s distributor in the People’s Republic of China. If you are located there and are interested in attending a training, please email them here.

Webinar: Getting Started with Virtual Reactor 25.1 - November 12, 2025
2025-11-12 10:00 - 11:00
CPFD will host a webinar on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10 am CST: Getting Started with Virtual Reactor 25.1. Register for the webinar to join us and learn about the major features and enhancements of the Barracuda Virtual Reactor 25.1 release, including:

Specify heat transfer rate and flux at Thermal Wall BCs
Baffle pass-through probability: filter particles by size
Rotate output data for simulations with rotating gravity

There will be plenty of time for Q&A at the end of the webinar.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
The webinar will be recorded and available for playback after the live presentation.

2025 AIChE Annual Meeting, November 2-6, 2025
2025-11-02 - 2025-11-06
The 2025 AIChE® Annual Meeting unites academic and industry researchers at all career stages seeking innovation and professional development. Connect with a diverse audience to gain insights on the latest research, network with experts, and advance your career.
CPFD Software are honoured to once again sponsor the Particle Technology Forum (PTF) Student Poster Awards.
Additionally, CPFD will be presenting at the conference.
Title: 3D Transient CFD Modeling of a Novel H₂-DRI Shaft FurnaceDate: Tuesday, November 4, 2025Time: 12:50 PM – 1:10 PM ET
The talk will be presented by Tanner Stelmach of CPFD, with support from co-authors Dr. Shashank Karra and Dr. James Parker of CPFD, and Dr. Kevin Bush of Molten Industries. The talk will occur in the following session:
Session: Fluidization: Sustainability, Renewables, and Decarbonization ApplicationsDate: Tuesday, November 4, 2025Time: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM ET

Webinar: Getting Started with Arena-flow 12.0 - October 29, 2025
2025-10-29 10:00 - 11:00
Update: Playback available now.

CPFD Software will host a live webinar on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10 a.m. CDT, Getting Started with Arena-flow 12.0.

This session will introduce the newest version of Arena-flow, highlighting key new features and enhancements designed to improve productivity and extend simulation capabilities. More specifically, Arena-flow 12.0 allows users to initialize a case using sand information from a previous simulation, expanding capabilities to include double blowing, curing after blowing, and more.

The webinar will include a live demonstration of the new features followed by Q&A with our technical team. All registrants will receive a recording link following the live session.

Learn more about Arena-flow and CPFD Software.

ARTC - October 29-30, 2025
2025-10-29 00:00 - 2025-10-30 23:59
ASIA’S MOST INFLUENTIAL DOWNSTREAM OIL AND GAS EVENT

Against the global landscape of accelerating change throughout the oil & gas industry, the Asian Refining Technology Conference (ARTC) is the key meeting point where thought-leaders look to the future, to embrace change and capture new opportunities to deliver profitable market growth and value creation across the downstream oil and gas supply chain.
Co-located with Asian Downstream Summit (ADS) and the BRAND-NEW Ammonia & Carbon Capture Asia (ACCA) conference, this year’s programme will focus on advancing sustainable energy solutions in Asian Petrochemicals and Refining Industries.

Beyond the conferences, the expo is the beating heart of the event – where deals happen, connections are made, and news is announced. Together with ARTC and ACCA, the show promises to be bigger than ever with a crowd of 1,200+ decision makers including top refiners, petrochemical players, specialty chemicals manufacturers, technology experts & government officials to discuss strategies and best practices for optimising efficiency, increasing margins, and achieving operational excellence in oil & gas through technology enablement.
Together with ADS and ACCA, ARTC is dedicated to niche and high-level conferences expo components that attract relevant delegates looking for the latest technologies and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

PSRI - Fluidization Seminar in Chicago, Illinois, October 21-24th, 2025
2025-10-21 - 2025-10-24
CPFD will give an invited guest lecture about “Simulation of Industrial-Scale Fluidized Beds and Fluid-Particle Systems” at the PSRI Fluidization Seminar, taking place October 21-24th, 2025 at PSRI’s headquarters in Chicago, IL.
The purpose of the PSRI Fluidization Seminar is to supply instruction on the theory, design and operation of fluidized beds and solids transfer systems for engineers new to the field, or those who want to improve their understanding of the field. The four-day course covers the basics of fluidized beds and solids transfer, and then discusses how best to design and operate the most critical elements of fluidized beds and solids transfer such as cyclones, standpipes, gas distributors and pneumatic conveying lines.

Basic Fluidization Hydrodynamics
Gas Distributor Design and Operation
Circulating Fluidized Beds and High-Velocity Systems
Cyclone Design and Operation
Dilute and Dense-Phase Conveying
Particle Entrainment
Erosion and Particle Attrition
Standpipes and Solids Flow Systems

Learn more about the fluidization seminar and workshop or register here.
