Prime Highlights-
- WiTI will be part of NISTM 2026 as the industry continues efforts to increase the role of women in leadership and professional positions in the storage tank sector.
- The initiative’s growth into a dedicated platform for mentoring, networking, and career development reflects the sector’s growing focus on diversity and inclusion.
Key Facts-
- NISTM is a key industry forum focused on tank management, safety, integrity, and corrosion protection.
- Event organisers reported a steady rise in female participation, pointing to a gradual shift in the composition of the storage tank industry.
Background-
WiTI will be part of NISTM 2026 as efforts continue to increase the role of women in leadership and professional positions in the storage tank sector. Its place in the official agenda before the main reception shows the growing focus on diversity.
Over the years, WiTI has developed from small networking meetups into a dedicated platform that connects women engineers, operators and other industry professionals. The initiative supports mentoring, highlights women’s talent and creates career opportunities across the sector.
The networking session will provide a dedicated space for professional interaction, allowing participants to exchange ideas, build connections and strengthen relationships within the industry.
NISTM remains a key forum for technical learning and industry updates covering tank management, safety, integrity, and corrosion protection. The conference draws together engineers, operators, regulators, and suppliers to work through emerging challenges and share best practices.
Operations manager Janelle Banks said the meetings aim to deliver current technical content and practical case studies while supporting wider professional engagement across the sector. She also pointed to a steady rise in female participation, suggesting a gradual shift in how the industry is made up.
The growth of WiTI reflects a broader change in the storage tank industry, where more women in technical and operational roles are bringing different viewpoints and new thinking to longstanding industry problems.
