The Welding Institute


Events

From technical group webinars, global institute webinars to branch activities that include technical talks, visits and social events, there are so many opportunities for you to develop both your professional and social networks.

Forthcoming events:

Upcoming events

    • 30 Mar 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Online only
    Register


    Sheffield Branch Online Presentation: Welding within the Fusion Industry



    The Sheffield Branch invite you to their March online technical presentation


    What will the event cover:


    Claire will discuss some of the welding and joining challenges specific to the fusion industry and look at some of the work going on within UK fusion to address these challenges.


    Our industry expert:


    Claire Kimpton:  Welding Capability Lead at the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA)


    Meet the speaker:


    After completing an undergraduate degree in metallurgy and a PhD in materials science at the University of Birmingham, Claire joined the Doosan Babcock Welding Engineering team. She spent the next 12 years with Doosan Babcock managing and controlling a range of welding activities across operational sites within the UK and around the world (including Europe and the Middle East). These activities were carried out across the energy industry in nuclear and thermal power as well as petrochemical and process industries.  

    In November 2021 Claire joined the UK Atomic Energy Authority as a welding specialist, she now acts as welding technical authority for the UKAEA and is involved with various programs focusing on the development of welding needs for experimental and prototype fusion machines.


    Benefits from attending the event:


    • Information transfer from experts
    • Discussion, questions and answers on the specific topics
    • A broader understanding of the extent of standards in the industry
    • Attendance of this event qualifies for CPD 

      Continuing Professional Development (CPD):


      The Welding Institute awards points towards CPD for delegates attending this webinar. Every hour attendance of an event will earn 2 points towards your continuing professional development.

      • 14 Apr 2026
      • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
      • Online only
      Register


      Australia Branch Online April Online Technical Presentation: Effee - On Site Robotic Welding


      The Welding Institute Australia Branch invite you to their April Online Technical Presentation: Effee - On Site Robotic Welding (OSR)

      The presentation will take place on 14 April 2026 at 6pm (Perth)

      What will the event cover:


      Effee's equipment. 

      How they utilise it for different repair solutions. 

      Successful projects they have had.

      Our industry expert:

      Gaute Stenerud, Country Manager for Effee APAC PTY LTD

      Meet the speaker:

      Gerard Stenerud has an MSc in fin material science from NTNU in Norway.  In 2018 he finished his PhD within hydrogen embrittlement of nickel alloys at the same university.  Since then he has had several years of experience in welding and materials engineering as well as corrosion and tribology research.  Now he is heading Effee's expansion into the Australian market.

      Benefits from attending the event:

      • Information transfer from experts
      • Discussion, questions and answers on the specific topics
      • A broader understanding of the extent of standards in the industry
      • Attendance of this event qualifies for CPD 

      Continuing Professional Development (CPD):

      The Welding Institute awards points towards CPD for delegates attending this webinar. Every hour attendance of an event will earn 2 points towards your continuing professional development.

      • 14 Apr 2026
      • 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
      • Bohler Welding UK Ltd, European Business Park, Taylors Lane, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 2BN/Online
      • 6
      Register


      West Midlands Branch Hybrid Event at Bohler Welding UK Ltd:  Health and Safety in Welding


      West Midlands Branch Hybrid Event at Bohler Welding UK Ltd:  Health and Safety in Welding

      PLEASE NOTE THAT IN-PERSON SPACES ARE LIMITED TO 20

      What will the event cover?

      Health & Safety in Welding – Innovation of seamless cored wires developed to reduce the risk for welders & operators coming from welding fumes.



      What will you learn?


      The presentation will be discussing the development of our Low Manganese fume seamless cored wires followed by a practical demonstration in our newly opened application technology centre where we will utilise some of our automation to demonstrate the consumables.


      Our industry experts:


      Stuart Thomas, Gary Taylor and Jonathon Eagle from voestalpine Bohler Welding UK Ltd


      Meet the speakers: 


      Stuart joined Bohler Welding in 1998. Studied Metallurgy up to HND level before completing EWE via TWI Cambridge. Now responsible for application services for the full UK with key account responsibilities in Nuclear, Oil and Gas and Pipeline segments.


      Gary joined Bohler Welding 2016. Gary has an extensive practical background having spent over 20 years for Babcocks welding on power and nuclear stations. He is IWS and PCN Level 2 welding inspector. He is Cored wire development manager for the business.


      Jonathan joined Bohler Welding in 2022 after working for Gullco International for more than 22 years. Jonathan is responsible for the Wales, North West and Midlands sales area and has a huge experience in automation.


      Benefits from attending the event:


      • Information transfer from experts
      • Discussion, questions and answers on the specific topics
      • A broader understanding of the extent of standards in the industry
      • Attendance of this event qualifies for CPD 


      Continuing Professional Development (CPD):


      The Welding Institute awards points towards CPD for delegates attending this webinar. Every hour attendance of an event will earn 2 points towards your continuing professional development.

      • 17 Apr 2026
      • 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
      • Middlesbrough Football Club, Riverside Stadium, Middlehaven Way, Middlesbrough TS3 6RS


      Teesside Branch 71st Annual Dinner

       

      The Welding Institute Teesside Branch invite you to their 71st Annual Dinner


      Location: Legends' Lounge, Middlesborough Football Club


      Timings: 1900hrs arrival for 1930hrs dinner


      Dress: Lounge suits


      Tickets: £50 


      For more information and payment details please download the invite here or email teessidebranch@theweldinginstitute.com

      • 27 Apr 2026
      • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
      • TWI Technology Centre, Wallis Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham S60 5TZ
      Register


      Sheffield Branch Presentation: TWI's Research Programme and its Impact on Industry


      What will the event cover:

      Research at TWI: Past, Present, and Future:

      TWI’s research addresses challenges in the successful industrialisation of material systems, from manufacture, though operation, to decommissioning and recycling. Welding and allied technologies enable the design and manufacture of a wide range of high integrity components, structures and systems that would otherwise be unachievable. However, when welded, materials become more susceptible to failure via a variety of mechanisms localised at the joints. Pushing the boundaries of welding, joining and surface engineering is at the heart of TWI’s service to Members, whilst establishing pragmatic solutions to the avoidance of weld failure is critical for the safety and commercial viability of engineered systems. The presentation gives an overview of the past, present and future of TWI's research activity, including looking at developments in process technology and assurance that ‘flaws’ can be managed safely.


      Our industry expert:

      Dr Paul Woollin FREng, FWeldI, FIMMM, Chief Technology and Quality Assurance Officer at TWI Ltd

      Meet the speaker:

      Paul Woollin is Chief Technology and Quality Assurance Officer TWI Ltd, responsible for setting the research direction and technical quality standards of services provided to TWI’s Members worldwide. He joined TWI in 1992 and was appointed to the Executive Board in 2010. His research concentrates on the integrity of welds, particularly in stainless steels, including the generation of data and microstructure-performance relationships that underpin standards for the avoidance of hydrogen induced stress cracking in ferritic-austenitic stainless steels.

      Benefits from attending the event:

      • Information transfer from experts
      • Discussion, questions and answers on the specific topics
      • A broader understanding of the extent of standards in the industry
      • Attendance of this event qualifies for CPD 

      Continuing Professional Development (CPD):

      The Welding Institute awards points towards CPD for delegates attending this webinar. Every hour attendance of an event will earn 2 points towards your continuing professional development.

      • 28 Apr 2026
      • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
      • Online only
      Register


      Northumbria Branch Online Presentation: Friction Stir Welding - Past and Future



      The Northumbria Branch invite you to their April online technical presentation


      What will the event cover:

      This presentation will explain the principles behind friction stir welding (FSW), provide a review of the latest industrial applications, leading onto new developments being undertaken to extend the range of materials, joint configurations and materials thicknesses currently being welded in industry.

      Our industry expert:


      Jonathan Martin CEng FWeldI


      Meet the speaker:


      Jonathan Martin is a Friction Stir Welding and Processing Fellow at TWI.  Jonathan joined TWI in 2005 and has more than 25 years’ of experience in Friction Stir Welding activities. A metallurgist by training but over the years has gained experience in all aspects of FSW including participating in FSW standard working groups, developing FSW training courses and delivering engineering solutions across the world. Currently Chair of IIW C-III-B-WG-B6, ISO Standard for Friction Stir Welding of Steel. Since 2008, he has run the International Symposium on Friction Stir Welding and has published/presented over 40 scientific research reports and papers.


      Benefits from attending the event:


      • Information transfer from experts
      • Discussion, questions and answers on the specific topics
      • A broader understanding of the extent of standards in the industry
      • Attendance of this event qualifies for CPD 

        Continuing Professional Development (CPD):


        The Welding Institute awards points towards CPD for delegates attending this webinar. Every hour attendance of an event will earn 2 points towards your continuing professional development.

        • 30 Apr 2026
        • 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
        • Online (Teams)
        • 385
        Register

        What will you learn?

        This is a back-to-basics webinar, looking at the fundamental reasons for the difficulties and challenges faced when fusion welding the aluminium alloy. Methods of overcoming the problems of strength loss, oxide film removal, porosity and hot cracking will be covered, together with the sources of useful and helpful additional information .


        Who should attend?

        Welding engineers and managers, project and production engineers, designers, quality assurance and control personnel, welders and welding apprentices.

        Don't miss this opportunity to upskill, ask questions and gain clarity on an essential aspect of your role.


        Meet the speaker:

        EUR ING Gene Mathers CEng, MSc, Dip IIM, FWeldI, EWE, IWE

        Consultant, Chair of The Welding Institutes Technical Group 2

        Gene has over 40 years industrial experience working in pipeline, power generation, heavy engineering, nuclear and the pressure vessel fabrication industries. He worked for NEI-International Combustion Ltd. as the company’s Welding and Metallurgy Manager and latterly Quality Manager for some 10 years before joining TWI Ltd in 1991 as Manager, School of Welding Technology, where he controlled and administered courses ranging from hands on skills training to classroom based welding engineering courses for postgraduate engineers.

        He then moved into the role of Principal Consultant in the Manufacturing Services Group before taking retirement in 2007. Since then he has provided a welding engineering consultancy service as a private consultant.


        Please note that payment must be made before the event in order to receive the joining instructions for the event.

        Fees:

        Category Price
        Professional Members of The Welding Institute – AWeldI £25 + VAT (£30)
        TechWeldI / MWeldI / FWeldI Free
        Industrial Members of TWI Ltd £25 + VAT (£30)
        Non-members £95 + VAT (£114)
        Retired Members £25 + VAT (£30)
        Student Associate Members (The Welding Institute) £25 + VAT (£30)
        TWI Staff Free
        TWI Training Customers £75 + VAT (£90)
        TWI Training School Customers with The Welding Institute membership (within last 12 months) Free:  Please contact us with your Training Customer ID Number and membership number


        Can’t Attend Live?

        No problem - if you can’t join us on the day, you won’t miss out. By registering in advance and completing payment, you’ll receive full access to the webinar recording after the event, along with any presentation materials (subject to presenter consent).

        Please note: access to the recording and materials is only available to free and paid registrants.

        Associate Membership (AWeldI) of The Welding Institute

        Registering on this Technical Group webinar as a non-member or a TWI Training Customer without Professional Membership gives you full Associate Membership (AWeldI) for one year. To activate your membership, just complete the highlighted fields on the event registration form.

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        • 18 May 2026
        • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
        • Online only
        Register


        Sheffield Branch Presentation: The Evolution of the Mobile Access Tower T-Joint and its Welding Processes



        The Sheffield Branch invite you to their May online technical presentation


        What will the event cover:


        The Evolution of the Mobile Access Tower T-Joint and its Welding Processes.  Werner UK is a well established Aluminium Mobile Access Tower Manufacturer, over the years our associated businesses have pioneered various techniques of joining the towers together, through simple heavy duty castings or pressings using TIG welding through to now fully automated robotic cells using the latest MIG processes.


        Our industry expert:


        Neil Terry, Quality Manager and Weld Co-ordination at Werner UK Sales and Distribution Limited


        Meet the speaker:


        Neil holds a BSc in Manufacturing Systems Management and has worked at NELP, MK Electric, Automotive subcontractor to Ford GM and in the speaker industry. Having been with Werner for 26 years specialising in aluminium welding of mobile access towers, scaffolding equipment and manufacturing quality engineering. Also qualified to IWS and EWS 2011, as well as certified the business to Level 2 red dye PT and VT SNTC1A specific to our welding processing and practices 2011. Subsequently certified the business to Zulassung Typenprufung FMPA 2006, DIN 4113-3 2009 SLV then obsoletion of standard to EN 1090-1 and 3, 2017 EN ISO 3834-2 2013 TUV UK. Neil has also worked in the following areas: MOD project coordination and submission; Supplier Quality Auditor Europe, Asia; Outsourcing Manufacturing projects India, Asia Europe and UAE; and Type approval testing projects for Access Equipment and Lighting. TUV, BSI, NF, RDW, RIISE and FMPA.


        Benefits from attending the event:


        • Information transfer from experts
        • Discussion, questions and answers on the specific topics
        • A broader understanding of the extent of standards in the industry
        • Attendance of this event qualifies for CPD 

          Continuing Professional Development (CPD):


          The Welding Institute awards points towards CPD for delegates attending this webinar. Every hour attendance of an event will earn 2 points towards your continuing professional development.

          • 13 Jun 2026
          • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
          • The Tank Museum, Bovington, DORSET, BH20 6JG


          Virtual Welding Competition


          Southern Counties Branch invite you to their Annual Virtual Welding Competition:

          The competition will take place on Saturday 13 June 2026 from 1000hrs at The Tank Museum, Bovington, DORSET, BH20 6JG.  

          Poster can be downloaded here:

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