Steering Committee

Meet the chairwoman

Claire Dwyer is a seasoned piping material engineer with over 30 years of experience in piping design, engineering, and valve technology across a wide range of industries, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, mining, and even brewery systems. She began her career with Fluor in Johannesburg, South Africa, and currently serves as the lead piping material engineer on a major capital project in Houston. In 2020, Claire was honored as a Fluor Fellow, recognizing her technical leadership and contributions to the field.

Claire Dwyer, Fellow Piping Material Engineering | FLUOR

Below you will find the Steering Committee of the Valve World Conference 2026.

Sieuwert Blommaert

Position: INEOS
Categories: Steering Committee 2026

Sieuwert Blommaert is a seasoned engineering professional based in Belgium, with over a decade of expertise. He has played a key role at INEOS Oxide, specializing in manual valves, piping and vessel technologies. His multidisciplinary background spans Maintenance, Inspection, and Project Management, contributing to the reliability and efficiency of the chemical industry.”

Sieuwert Blommaert

INEOS

“Sieuwert Blommaert is a seasoned engineering professional based in Belgium, with...