Annual Members' Day 2026 - Building Tomorrow's Capability: Supporting The Industrial Strategy

Our members are warmly invited to join us at our TWI Cambridge Headquarters on Tuesday 13^th October for our Annual Members' Day!

When: 08:45am - 16:30pm

Location: TWI, Granta Park, Cambridge, CB21 6AL - Directions and travel information can be found here

Event overview...

Annual Members' Day 2026 will bring together professional and industrial members, employers, educators, technology providers, policymakers and industry leaders to explore the future capabilities needed to support the UK's industrial ambitions. As manufacturing, energy, defence and infrastructure sectors evolve, success will depend not only on technology and investment, but on developing a highly skilled, adaptable and resilient welding and joining workforce.

What to expect...

The morning programme will examine the capabilities the UK will need to remain competitive in an increasingly complex global environment. Speakers from industry, government, education and technology will share perspectives on workforce development, automation, technical education and the role of collaboration in strengthening national capability. Discussions will consider how welding professionals, supervisors, inspectors, engineers, researchers and training providers all contribute to building the skills ecosystem required to support future growth.

Rather than focusing solely on workforce shortages, the event will explore practical opportunities to enhance capability across the profession. Topics will include creating stronger pathways into industry, aligning education with employer needs, increasing participation in technical careers, embracing new technologies and ensuring individuals can develop and progress throughout their working lives.

In the afternoon, attendees will take part in interactive workshops designed to identify practical actions that can strengthen the sector's future workforce. Discussions will focus on broadening access to welding and engineering careers, improving education-to-employment pathways and supporting the development and retention of skilled professionals. Each workshop will generate tangible recommendations and establish working groups that will continue to develop and implement ideas over the following 12 months.

The day will conclude with a celebration of professional achievement and contribution across the welding and joining community, recognising the people whose expertise, commitment and leadership continue to strengthen standards, capability and confidence throughout the sector. Together, the event will provide a platform for shaping how industry, education and professional institutions can work collectively to build the workforce and capabilities needed for the future.

Highlights from our 2025 Annual Members' Day

Our 2025 Annual Members’ Day set a new benchmark for community, insight, and collaboration. More than 100 members joined us at our Cambridge headquarters for a day packed with innovation and connection.

With 13 industry experts delivering thought provoking presentations and leading hands‑on collaborative workshops, the event offered exceptional value for all who attended.

We were thrilled to receive 100% good or excellent feedback, and members told us the day made them feel more connected to our community.

We can’t wait to welcome our members back in 2026 for another day of learning, collaboration, and connection.

Watch our 2025 Annual Members' Day Highlight Reel

Keep an eye on our social media for exciting speaker reveals and programme updates…