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

    • 11 Feb 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • The York Room, Lancaster Hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL/Online (Zoom)
    Register

    London Branch and Kent Branch February Technical Presentation (in-person and online)

    Ultrasonic Sizing Analysis Study using different advanced methods



    The Welding Institute London Branch and Kent Branch invite you to their February Technical Presentation: 


    Ultrasonic Sizing Analysis Study using different advanced methods

    What will the event cover?


    Ultrasonic NDT testing has been around for over a century, with the technology vastly improving in that time. Sonatest, founded back in 1958 have spent decades developing and manufacturing equipment for end clients to carry out inspections in various industries such as oil & gas. Aerospace and nuclear. This ranges from simple thickness measurement, to conventional Ultrasonic Testing (UT), through to advanced phased array, Time-of-Flight Diffraction (TOFD), and now we have even more in depth features such as Total Focusing Method (TFM).

    Our presentation will be based on a recent study of advanced sizing methods using our Voe3, and which method we found gave us the best results.


    Download poster here


    Our industry expert:


    Mike Ennis - Area Sales Manager UK North & Scotland


    Meet the speaker: 


    Mike began his career serving in the armed forces, this path then led him into NDT. He worked for some direct inspection service companies within the industry before finding his way to Sonatest who area a leading OEM of ultrasonic testing equipment. Now with over 20 years’ experience in the industry he assists customers all over the world with inspection solutions.


    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.

    • 18 Feb 2026
    • 5:15 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Graham Engineering Ltd, Whitewalls Ind Est, Nelson, Lancs, BB9 8SY
    Register


    North Western Branch February In-person Technical Presentation

    Welding in the Nuclear Industry


    The Welding Institute North Western Branch invite you to their February in-person Technical Presentation at Graham Engineering Ltd, Whitewalls Ind Est, Nelson, Lancs, BB9 8SY

    Presentation title:

    Welding in the Nuclear Industry sponsored by Fronius

    What will the event cover?

    Fronius new Fortis Machine & Virtual Welding

    Understanding the side of virtual welding and how it can be implemented into apprentice training, and looking at the new fortis machine to see what added benefits this can have in a production based environment.

    Our industry experts:

    Nick Parker and Paul Conquest from Fronius

    Benefits from attending the events:


    • 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.

      • 19 Feb 2026
      • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
      • Altrad Babcock, Porterfield Rd, Renfrew, PA4 8DJ
      Register


      Scottish Branch February In-person Technical Presentation



      The Welding Institute Scottish Branch invite you to their February  in-person Technical Presentation at Altrad Babcock, Porterfield Rd, Renfrew, PA4 8DJ


      Presentation title:


      Development and application of ultrasonic imaging with the IWEX technology

      What will the event cover?


      In this presentation, a brief background will be presented with the main drivers and developments which resulted in ultrasonic imaging methodologies for non-destructive testing of industrial assets such as pipelines. In recent years, imaging strategies based on sectorial scans and based on full matrix captured (FMC) data sets have been recognised by industrial standards and today technologies and services are commercially available. Although most imaging strategies are based on the similar principles, implementations and therefore results may vary depending on their application. In this presentation, the principles of ultrasonic imaging will be revisited, and some different implementations will be compared, such as the Total Focusing Method (TFM) and Phase Coherent Imaging (PCI).  


      Results from practical applications obtained with the Applus IWEX system will be presented to illustrate similarities and differences. The benefits will be discussed for application such as girth weld inspection of new constructed pipelines and detection and sizing of cracks of in-service welds.


      Our industry expert:


      Niels Pörtzgen - Technical Authority, Applus Netherlands


      Meet the speaker: 


      Niels Pörtzgen obtained his MSc. and PhD. in Applied Physics at the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. He started his career at Applus in 2000 in the R&D department where he worked on projects related to the development of ultrasonic phased array technology and ultrasonic imaging methods (IWEX). He joined the pipeline department of Applus in 2012 where he was responsible for the market introduction of the IWEX technology. Today he works as a Technical Authority for this department.


      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.

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


        Sheffield Branch Annual General Meeting (2026) and 

        Technical Presentation:  Insights into the welding of plastic (in-person only)


        The Welding Institute Sheffield Branch invite you their 2026 AGM followed by a Technical Presentation :

        The AGM and Presentation will take place on 23 February 2026 at 6pm at TWI Technology Centre, Wallis Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham, S60 5TZ

        Presentation:  Insights into the welding of plastic

        What the presentation will cover/what you will learn:  


        Part 1: Identifies the two key structural features controlling the behaviour of polyethylene (PE) materials.  This is to assist pure metallurgists.

        Part 2: Looks at the behaviour of welds on thin (30um) PE films, and how molecular weight is key to their behaviour.

        Part 3: Explores ho the molecular weight of PE used to manufacture pressure pipes has profound influence on the toughness of welds made between pipes.

        Part 4: Discusses the different welding conditions used by the UK gas and water industries for pressure pipes made from the same PR materials, suggesting that harmonisation of the welding parameters can bring benefits to both utilities.

        Industry Expert:  Jeremy Bowman, Retired, PEW Training Ltd

        Meet the Speaker:  Jeremy Bowman has a first degree in metallurgy and materials science and a PhD from Liverpool University for work on polymer processing.  He was for 11 years a lecturer in materials science at Brunel University, then worked for 25 years in polyethylene pipe manufacturing companies.  From 1994 to 2000, he was on the Research Board of TWI Ltd, and was also co-chairperson of two international conferences on plastic pipes.  He has multiple papers and three patents to his name; one patent for artificial bone was exploited to aid the recovery of hearing.

        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 

        Benefits from attending the AGM:

        • Have your say in the running of the Branch
        • To offer ideas and support
        • Help shape the future of branch events and activities
        • Ensure the continued success of the branch
        • 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.  

        • 25 Feb 2026
        • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
        • TWI, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AL (in-person and online)
        Register


        Eastern Counties Branch Presentation on "The History of Welding...as depicted on Postage Stamps" followed by the Annual General Meeting (2026) (In-person and online)


        The Welding Institute Eastern Counties Branch invite you to a presentation followed by their 2026 AGM:

        The AGM will take place on 24 February 2026 at 6.30pm at TWI, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AL (with online option). Arrival from 6pm with refreshments in F4.  

        What will the event cover?

        The History of Welding ..... as depicted on Postage Stamps

        Poster can be downloaded here:

        What will you learn? 

        This presentation will track the history of welding from early non-fusion welding through the invention of fusion welding all through images displayed on stamps and postal history. The presentation will cover the formation of Welding Institutes around the world and the IIW. Finally it looks at modern day applications of welding as well as training and health and safety issues.

        Our industry expert:

        Dr Graham Wylde 

        Meet the speaker: 

        Graham worked almost his entire working life at TWI Cambridge. He worked initially in the Fatigue Department and published over 50 papers on aspects of fatigue design. He was seconded to EWI in the USA for 3 years to set up their Engineering Department. On his return he headed up TWI’s Industrial Membership Group, eventually taking personal responsibility for TWI Members in Japan, China and Korea.

        Graham served on TWI’s Executive Board as Associate Director for many years before retirement.

        Benefits from attending the AGM:

        • Have your say in the running of the Branch
        • To offer ideas and support
        • Help shape the future of branch events and activities
        • Ensure the continued success of the branch
        • Attendance of this event qualifies for CPD 

        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.  

        • 4 Mar 2026
        • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
        • The Brunswick Inn, 1 Railway Terrace, Derby, DE1 2RU
        • 38
        Register


        East Midlands Branch Annual General Meeting 2026 (In-person only)


        The Welding Institute East Midlands Branch invite you to their AGM:

        The AGM will take place on 4 March 2026 at 6.30pm 

        East Midlands AGM - 2026 Agenda

        Benefits from attending the AGM:

        • Have your say in the running of the Branch
        • To offer ideas and support
        • Help shape the future of branch events and activities
        • Ensure the continued success of the branch
        • 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.  

        • 10 Mar 2026
        • 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
        • KUKA Systems UK Limited, Hereward Rise, Halesowen, B62 8AN, United Kingdom
        • 35
        Register


        West Midlands Branch In-person Annual General Meeting (2026) and KUKA Site Tour


        The Welding Institute West Midlands Branch invite you to their AGM:

        The AGM will take place on 10 March 2026 at 6.15pm at KUKA Systems UK Limited, Hereward Rise, Halesowen, B62 8AN, United Kingdom.  This will be an in-person event only.  The evening will also consist of a short introductory tour and site visit.

        PLEASE NOTE THAT SPACES ARE LIMITED TO 40

        THOSE ATTENDING ARE ASKED TO BRING SAFETY SHOES

        About the site visit:  

        Attendees of the West Midlands Branch AGM will have the opportunity to visit KUKA Systems UK Ltd, a global leader in friction welding and the home of the renowned Thompson welding legacy. The visit will include a short introduction to KUKA’s capabilities - spanning rotary, linear and friction stir welding systems engineered in Birmingham, specialist subcontract welding services, and advanced nuclear‑grade robotic and automation solutions - followed by a guided tour of the facility. This is an excellent chance to see high‑integrity joining technologies in action, understand their industrial impact, and engage directly with experts shaping the future of automated manufacturing. Coffee and a buffet will be provided.

        Benefits from attending the AGM:

        • Have your say in the running of the Branch
        • To offer ideas and support
        • Help shape the future of branch events and activities
        • Ensure the continued success of the branch
        • Attendance of this event qualifies for CPD 

        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.  

        • 18 Mar 2026
        • 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
        • Online (Teams)
        • 415
        Register

        What will you learn?

        Leading experts share practical insights into linepipe steel fabrication, special products such as clad and mechanically lined pipes, automated joining and inspection practices as well as strategic insight into large offshore pipeline projects.

        Participants will gain knowledge on available products, areas of research, examples of industrial practice and opportunity for networking and gaining access to experts for any questions you might have on the topics covered.


        Who should join?

        This event will be of interest to engineers with a materials, metallurgy, mechanical or inspection background as well as project managers, logistics and management involved in offshore pipeline projects. It is also interesting in terms of highly optimised steel manufacturing, cladding, lining, inspection and installation perspective applicable across a variety of industry sectors.


        Meet the speakers:

        Presentation 1: UOE SAWL Line Pipe Fabrication

        Martin Connelly, BEng CEng FIMMM

        Technical Director, LIBERTY Pipes (Hartlepool) Ltd


        The presentation will cover:

        Overview of the UOE SAWL process

        Key aspects of the UOE SAWL process, focusing on seam welding and NDT

        Designing plate feedstock for successful manufacture to end client specifications

        Specific aspects for high pressure gas service, sour service, CO2 service or H2 service

        WPS design and consumables choice for a high dilution welding process.


        Presentation 2: General Concepts on MLP and Clad Pipe

        Tiago Kaspary

        RD&I Director, Technical Authority - Mechanically Lined Pipe, Cladtek


        The presentation will cover:

        General concepts on clad and lined of pipe

        Overview on applicable standards

        Detailed fabrication routes of weld overlaid pipe and MLP (Cladtek)

        Overview on liner material selection

        Cases of application

        State-of-the-Art & New Technologies


        Presentation 3: Design and Installation of Offshore Pipelines

        Philip Cooper, CEng, FIMechE

        Offshore Pipeline Consultant, Independent 


        The presentation will cover:

        Deep water and shallow water: what changes

        The move from allowable stress to limit state design

        Differences between long distance, large diameter transmission pipelines and smaller diameter in-field flowlines

        S-Lay, J-Lay and Reel-Lay installation methods: vessels, equipment, contractors


        Presentation 4: PWZ iX, Evident advanced PAUT solution for girth weld

        Gary Luckett & Giovanni Corti

        UK NDT Specialist & Head of Systems & Integrations – EMEA, Evident


        The presentation will cover:

        PWZ iX

        Evident advanced PAUT solution for girth weld inspection

        Presentation of the equipment, features and key points of the automatic weld scanner

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

        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 (Includes AWeldI membership for free for 1 year) £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.

        Non-Member? Unlock your free year of associate membership...

        Registering for 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 at no cost. To activate your free membership, register for this event and select 'register for one year free AWeldI' on the registration form, it is as easy as that!
        • 14 Apr 2026
        • 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
        • Bohler Welding UK Ltd, European Business Park, Taylors Lane, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 2BN/Online
        • 13
        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.

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