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Hi-Key Technology Online Training: Barracuda Simulation for Alumina Calcination Furnace - May 20th, 2026
2026-05-20 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Chicago)
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 26.0 - May 20, 2026
2026-05-20 10:00 - 11:00
Update May 20, 2026: Webinar playback available here.
CPFD will host a webinar on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 10 am CDT: Getting Started with Virtual Reactor 26.0. Register for the webinar to join us and learn about the major features and enhancements of the Barracuda Virtual Reactor 26.0 release, including:

Elastic Dense Collision Model
Particle Resolution Distribution
Injection BCs as Sinks
Faster Baffle Processing
Tecplot 2025 R2 with New Vulkan Graphics Engine

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.

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

Realize LIVE Americas 2026 - June 1-4, 2026
2026-06-01 00:00 - 2026-06-04 23:59
CPFD Software will be exhibiting at Realize LIVE Americas. Visit our booth to learn how you can leverage Barracuda Virtual Reactor and Arena-flow through the Siemens APA.
Realize LIVE is Siemens Digital Industries Software’s premier customer event. It brings together a global community of Siemens customers, partners, and experts to learn, connect and accelerate their digital transformation. It’s where the brightest minds in manufacturing and design gather to share insights, collaborate on solutions, and explore the future of digital transformation, focusing on the latest software innovations, best practices, and industry trends across various domains, including product design, manufacturing, and lifecycle management.

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.

PSRI - TAC Annual Meeting June 23-24, 2026
2026-06-23 00:00 - 2026-06-24 23:59
The PSRI Annual Meeting (Technical Advisory Committee Meeting) takes place June 23-24, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. All employees from any PSRI Member Company are invited to attend to learn about current PSRI Membership Research Programs. Learn more and register here.
Additionally, members of the global Barracuda Virtual Reactor user community attending the PSRI meeting are encouraged to stay for Barracuda Virtual Reactor Users’ Conference 2026, immediately following the PSRI Annual Meeting in the same venue. Learn more about #BVRUC26 and register here.

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Users' Conference 2026: June 24-26, 2026
2026-06-24 00:00 - 2026-06-26 23:59
Joinn 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 can be found on the Barracuda Virtual Reactor Users’ Conference 2026 page, and be sure to check back regularly for more information about the agenda, events, and speaking opportunities. And don’t hesitate to contact us now with any questions or suggestions.

FEDSM - July 26-29, 2026
2026-07-26 00:00 - 2026-07-29 23:59
CPFD Software will be presenting at FEDSM 2026. Details to come soon.
The Fluids Engineering Division (FED) of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) was founded in 1926 as the Hydraulic Division of the Society. Following the advances and trends in the field, the name of the Division was changed to the Fluids Engineering Division (FED) in 1962. Nine years later, the Division launched its own journal, the Journal of Fluids Engineering, which is now considered as one of the leading journals in the subject of engineering applications of Fluid Mechanics. Every year FED organizes the Fluids Engineering Division Summer Meeting (FEDSM).

Hi-Key Technology Online Training: Barracuda Simulation for Catalyst Regenerator - August 12th, 2026
2026-08-12 00:00 - 23:59

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

tcbiomass Training: Fundamentals of Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass - August 24, 2026
2026-08-24 00:00 - 23:59
This 1-day course, directly before the tcbiomass+ conference, reviews the fundamentals of biomass conversion. This fundamental course will provide background information on feedstock preparation, gasification, pyrolysis, upgrading, and technoeconomics taught by experts from around the world. It is designed to help those who are new to thermochemical biomass conversion gain a good understanding of the entire field. Since this course covers a wide range of thermochemical biomass conversion technology, it can also be valuable for those who are knowledgeable in one biomass conversion area to learn about competitive biomass conversion technologies. It’s also helpful for students interested in potentially working in these growing industries. Investors can also gain insights into the technical basis and challenges of biomass and waste conversion.
CPFD Software are honored to support GTI Energy and National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR, formerly NREL) team with this training course by providing a guest lecture on fluid bed modeling and solid mixing.

tcbiomass - August 25-27, 2026
2026-08-25 00:00 - 2026-08-27 23:59
CPFD are proud to be Silver Sponsors at tcbiomass2026, where we will be exhibiting and lecturing at the pre-conference training.

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.

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.

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.

Foundry Tech + Expo - September 9-11, 2026
2026-09-09 - 2026-09-11
CPFD Software is excited to participate in Foundry Tech + Expo 2026.
Foundry Tech + Expo is the only trade fair in Japan dedicated exclusively to the foundry and casting industry. It brings together innovative casting technologies, materials, equipment, components, and services—all in one venue—providing invaluable opportunities to learn about the cutting edge and expand your industry network.
Held concurrently with Thermotec 2026 – Japan’s largest—and only—exhibition in the field of industrial furnaces and thermal technologies – creates powerful synergy between the two fairs.

Hi-Key Technology Online Training: Barracuda Simulation for Chemical Vapor Deposition of Silicon - September 9th, 2026
2026-09-09 00:00 - 23:59

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Web-based Training September 21-25, 2026
2026-09-21 - 2026-09-25

GSTC 2024 - October 18-21, 2026
2026-10-16 00:00 - 2026-10-18 23:59
This is the syngas industry’s largest and most prestigious event; bringing together the world’s top experts and corporate leaders. The Global Syngas Technologies Conference is the industry’s premier networking event; the one place to meet all of the major players in the syngas industry.

SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition - October 21-23, 2026
2026-10-21 - 2026-10-23
The SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE) is the leading technical energy conference and exhibition for global E&P professionals, showcasing the people and solutions driving the industry forward.
Join thousands of professionals to explore cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with industry leaders, and engage in discussions that will shape the future of energy—empowering you with the tools and knowledge to make an impact in today’s ever-evolving energy landscape.

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Web-based Training October 26-30, 2026
2026-10-26 - 2026-10-30

2026 AIChE Annual Meeting - November 8-12, 2026
2026-11-08 00:00 - 2026-11-12 23:59
The AIChE Annual Meeting is the premier educational forum for chemical engineers interested in innovation and professional growth. Academic and industry experts will cover wide range of topics relevant to cutting-edge research, new technologies, and emerging growth areas in chemical engineering.

CPFD Software are thrilled to once again sponsor the Particle Technology Forum Student Poster Awards! We highly recommend graduate students to submit their research to the awards.

Barracuda Virtual Reactor Web-based Training December 7-11, 2026
2026-12-07 - 2026-12-11

Hi-Key Technology Online Training: Barracuda Simulation for Flue Gas Desulfurization - December 9th, 2026
2026-12-09 00:00 - 23:59

GIFA - June 21-25, 2027
2027-06-21 00:00 - 2027-06-25 23:59
The 16th International Foundry Trade Fair with Technical Forum, the world’s most important trade fair for the foundry industry, will take place in Düsseldorf from June 21 to 25, 2027.
Struggling with cores and molds? GIFA is a great place to connect with the CPFD team to see what Arena-flow can do. Arena-flow is purpose-built to simulate physics that other tools struggle to resolve: the air-driven, discrete sand flow that governs sand core and mold making. Trusted by OEMs, foundries, core shops, tooling providers, and equipment suppliers, Arena-flow complements metal flow and solidification software, resulting in optimized processes an cores that are right the first time!

Joint 15th International Conference on Circulating Fluidized Bed Technology and 26th International Conference on Fluidized Bed Conversion - July 4-8, 2027
2027-07-04 00:00 - 2027-07-08 23:59
The next International Conference on Circulating Fluidized Bed Technology and the International Conference on Fluidized Bed Conversion Conference will be held as a joint event in Vienna, Austria, from July 4 to 8, 2027. This marks the first time the two leading conferences in fluidized bed research and technology will come together, offering a unique platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange. Registration and a welcome reception will take place on Sunday, July 4, followed by technical sessions throughout the week.
