The Welding Institute upcoming events

WeldJoinExpo26 - Professional Membership Workshop (7 Jul 2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:30:00 GMT

The Welding, Joining and Manufacturing Conference and Exhibition (WeldJoinExpo 2026), hosted by TWI, is a flagship UK event bringing together experts, innovators, and professionals from across the welding and joining community on 7 July 2026 at TWI Cambridge.

As part of the event, The Welding Institute is hosting a dedicated Professional Membership Workshop programme, focused on career progression, skills development, and the future of the profession - featuring expert-led sessions, peer discussions, and 1:1 membership guidance. This page is your exclusive route to register for access to this workshop area.

Registration closes this Friday (19 June), and due to strict site security, pre-registration is mandatory - no registration means no entry to the Granta Park site on the day. Secure your place now to avoid disappointment.

Agenda

Session 1: (10.00-11.00)

10:00 – 10:20: Membership, Volunteering and What They Mean for You – Andrew Ward, Director of Professional Membership & The Welding Institute Volunteers

10:30 – 11:00: Giving back to industry - Supporting the Younger Members Committee (YMC) – Morgan Ellis, Co-chair of YMC, Subsea7

Session 2: (11.30-12.30)

11:30 – 12:30: Collaboration in the global welding community – Stephan Egerland, President elect, IIW & Paul Woollin, Chief Technology & Quality Assurance Officer, TWI Ltd

Session 3: (11.30-12.30 runs in parallel to session 2)

11:30 – 12:30: 1:1 sessions: Membership Pathways and Professional Registration – Lotte Larkins & Maria Noble, The Welding Institute Membership Officers

(If you are interested in professional membership or professional registration, please bring a CV to these sessions, we can help guide you through your next steps.)

Session 4: (13.30-15.30)

13:30 – 14:20: Skills for Progression: From Workshop to Leadership - Chris Eady, intraresillience Limited & Carl Lavis, Babcock International

14:30 – 15:20: Addressing the UK’s Welding Skills Needs with Skills England – Caroline Costelloe, Senior Product Manager & Stewart Plummer, Assessment and assurance manager, Skills England

15:20 – 15:30: Award Presentation

Session 5: (15.30-16.30)

15:30 – 16:30: 1:1 sessions: Membership Pathways and Professional Registration – Lotte Larkins & Maria Noble, The Welding Institute Membership Officers

(If you are interested in professional membership or professional registration, please bring a CV to these sessions, we can help guide you through your next steps.)

Teesside Branch Online Presentation: An Overview of CATCH (13 Jul 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Teesside Branch invite you to their July online technical presentation: An Overview of CATCH

What will the event cover:

In this session, Joel will share how CATCH has developed one of the UK's largest welding, pipefitting and fabrication training facilities, the impact of its employer-led approach to skills development, and how collaboration between industry and education is helping build the workforce needed to deliver the UK's future engineering and decarbonisation ambitions.

Our industry expert:

Joel Broddle

Meet the speaker:

Joel Broddle is Head of Welding and Pipe Fitting at CATCH and has dedicated his career to developing the next generation of engineering talent. Working closely with employers across the UK, he combines industry knowledge with a passion for vocational education to deliver training that meets the needs of modern manufacturing. Joel is a strong advocate for apprenticeships, WorldSkills competitions and employer collaboration, believing that inspiring young people and building industry partnerships are key to securing the future of engineering. Through his leadership, he continues to champion excellence in welding education and skills development.

Benefits from attending the event:

Join online A friendly, low-pressure way to see what the branch is like (join even if you don’t know anyone.)
Meet peers virtually and make useful connections wherever you join from. It’s a welcoming, inclusive space for new voices and first-time attendees.
Practical takeaways you can use straight away, shared by people working in the industry right now. Accessible to all members.
Interactive discussion and Q&A with questions taken from the online chat. Bring your real questions and get honest, helpful answers.
Get involved at your own pace. Attend online, and help shape what the branch does next.

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.

Eastern Counties Branch Online Presentation: Auto Darkening Filter (ADF) - Design, Function & Features (15 Jul 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT

The Eastern Counties Branch invite you to their July online technical presentation: Auto Darkening Filter (ADF) - Design, Function & Features

What will the event cover:

This presentation will provide an overview of the characteristics and features of auto-darkening screens for welding helmets.

Our industry expert:

Paul Spooner, Application Engineer, 3M

Meet the speaker:

Paul is the UK&I Welding Application Engineer. He has worked for 3M for 14 years looking after the technical support for various products including Thermal Image Cameras and Coveralls and for the last 7 years the Speedglas Welding Portfolio.

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.