Branch Events and Activities – The Welding Institute

What are Branch Meetings?

Branch meetings are events hosted by The Welding Institute’s Regional Branches throughout the year. Meetings are held around the UK, and are usually hosted by an Industrial Member or partner.

What do Branch Meetings Involve?

The meetings involve industry experts giving presentations and talks with the opportunity for discussions and questions. The topics cover current issues and initiatives within the industry and topics of wider engineering interest. Meetings can also arrange visits to engineering industries, social events and fundraising activities.

Who Should Attend?

Attending a Branch Meeting is an excellent opportunity to meet people with shared interests in engineering. It allows you to demonstrate your commitment to your career and professional development.

Branch meetings and events also provide an opportunity to raise the profile of The Welding Institute, to support colleagues and personnel giving back to the engineering profession and the local communities through fundraising.

What are the Benefits of Attending a Branch Meeting?

• Sharing knowledge and experience through networking opportunities
• Learning about new topics that are presented and discussed
• Furthering your existing knowledge
• Presenting ideas and experiences to others
• You can gain continuous professional development points through attendance, which counts towards your registration with the Engineering Council

Get Involved:

Branch programmes and information about how you can get involved can be found within our Branches section.