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

    • 4 Mar 2026
    • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • The Brunswick Inn, 1 Railway Terrace, Derby, DE1 2RU
    • 36
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    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.  

    • 5 Mar 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • King Rufus Pub, 135 Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh SO53 2DU
    • 25
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    Southern Counties Branch March Technical Presentation on Vacuum Brazing


    The Welding Institute Southern Counties Branch invite you to their March Technical Presentation:

    The presentation will take place on 5 March 2026 at 7pm at the King Rufus Pub, 135 Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh SO53 2DU.  

    Industry expert will be presenting on:

    Vacuum Brazing

    Presentation Overview:

    Overview of vacuum brazing, Induction heating and associated materials

    Meet the speaker:

    Jim Ballantine  

    Speaker details:

    Jim Ballantine is from Invacua Limited.  Invacua produces ultra high vacuum systems, combining expertise in weld and brazing to design and construct all types of ultra high vacuum vessels.

    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.  

    • 10 Mar 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Online (Teams)
    • 0
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    Membership Matters

    As part of our Membership Matters campaign, we are pleased to open the next session of Professional Membership Pathways: Your Next Step (previously known as CV Clinics) for registration. 

    This is a fantastic opportunity to get expert, one-to-one support with your membership journey.

    Whether you're just starting to think about applying for Professional Membership or you're ready to go, these sessions are here to help you put your best foot forward.

    What’s Included?

    • 20 minute one-to-one session with our Membership Officer
    • Insights into how we assess qualifications
    • Support with choosing the right route to membership
    • Answers to your questions about the process and timelines

    Who Should Attend?

    Any members considering Professional Membership or Engineering Council registration. Whether you're just curious or ready to apply – we’re here to support your journey.

    Please ensure you are logged in to book this appointment. 

    Register Now 
    • 10 Mar 2026
    • 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
    • KUKA Systems UK Limited, Hereward Rise, Halesowen, B62 8AN, United Kingdom
    • 32
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    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.  

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

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

    Laser Vision Applications in Welding Automation

    (With particular reference to recent developments in multipass welding for monopile fabrication)



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


    Laser Vision Applications in Welding Automation

    (With particular reference to recent developments in multipass welding for monopile fabrication)


    What will the event cover?


    This presentation will begin by reviewing laser vision applications in welding automation including robot and mechanised systems.  It will describe a few projects in details, including recent work on monopile fabrication.  With current interest in AI, 3D modelling and the use of digital twins, the talk will also cover future opportunities in the application of advanced computer systems, including AI in welding.


    Download poster here:

    Our industry expert:


    Dr Bob Beattie


    Meet the speaker: 


    Dr Bob Beattie is the Director at Oxford Sensors.  He has worked in computer vision in welding for over 25 years, following a PhD in AI from Edinburgh University.  He has wide ranging experience in welding automation, including robot welding, pipe mills, nuclear applications and in monopile construction for offshore wind.  To compliment a string theoretical background, he has installed systems in many countries with a view to understanding the detailed practical requirements of different welding environments.


    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)
      • 380
      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!
      • 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
        • 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
        • Bohler Welding UK Ltd, European Business Park, Taylors Lane, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 2BN/Online
        • 12
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        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.

        • 30 Apr 2026
        • 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
        • Online (Teams)
        • 405
        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.

        You will also benefit from:

        • 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.

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