Corrosion Events in United States

This short course strengthens regulatory compliance with Facility Response Plan (FRP) requirements. Led by former EPA experts, it covers FRP applicability, planning-distance calculations, required plan content, inspection expectations, and unannounced exercises, providing practical guidance to avoid common mistakes and improve response readiness.

This course strengthens compliance with Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations. Led by former federal subject-matter experts, it covers applicability, plan development, implementation strategies, inspections, enforcement, common violations, and recent updates, providing practical, cost-effective tools for facility staff, engineers, managers, and inspectors at all experience levels.

A premier global event dedicated to advancing asset protection through the latest aboveground storage tank (AST) insights, regulations, and industry solutions. The conference brings together global experts, training courses, and exhibitor showcases focused on terminal integrity, risk management, and safer operations.

This course offers certification-focused training that combines cathodic protection preparation or rectifier instruction with sessions on external and internal corrosion and statistical process control. Designed for practitioners seeking structured education in corrosion control, it deepens understanding of protection systems and integrity management for buried and industrial assets.

A professional development and networking event supporting women in the finishing industry. The forum combines leadership development, industry trends such as AI adoption and sustainable paint lines, a PPG Coatings Services plant tour, and structured networking to help participants advance their careers and stay current with finishing innovations.

Brings together offshore energy experts to address corrosion control, materials protection, asset management, and equipment integrity across oil & gas and renewables.

Held alongside the American Coatings Show, the ACC brings together global researchers, scientists, and industry experts to present cutting-edge research in coatings—from bio-based, functional and protective coatings to application, production, testing, digitalization, and advanced chemistries.

Two seminars unite corrosion and coatings professionals for knowledge sharing, networking, and hands-on learning. Featuring expert presentations and practical application sessions, the one-day Coating Seminar deepens understanding of protective technologies and industry innovations. Attendees gain valuable insights into coating performance, application techniques, and corrosion prevention while connecting with peers across the corrosion and coatings community.

This comprehensive training course covers the practical and theoretical foundations of corrosion prevention for buried structures. From cathodic protection and pipeline coatings to integrity management and internal corrosion, it serves professionals at all experience levels, from beginners to advanced engineers, through classroom instruction and hands-on outdoor workshops.

This course covers fundamental corrosion principles affecting metals and teaches how to apply corrosion technology to industrial challenges. Participants learn to identify corrosion types, understand material behavior in corrosive environments, and implement effective corrosion control and prevention methods.

Enhances global collaboration in coastal engineering and showcases innovative research and practice. Relevant corrosion/protection topics include coastal defense structures, offshore platforms, monitoring/maintenance strategies, and case studies.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of surface preparation and application in accordance with the SSPC-ACS 1/NACE No. 13 standard. Designed for entry-level professionals in the marine and industrial sectors, it covers corrosion fundamentals, abrasive blasting, and coating systems. It serves as essential preparation for CAS Level 1 and 2 certification exams.

Bringing together original equipment manufacturers, material and paint suppliers, and direct partners, this event addresses industry-wide corrosion challenges. Topics to be considered are related to testing, protection strategies, alternative propulsion systems, new materials, and case studies, promoting precompetitive collaboration and innovation within the automotive corrosion community.

The course covers advanced inspection techniques and specialized applications for both steel and non-steel substrates, including specific coatings and linings. Expected attendees include coating inspectors seeking certification and certified inspectors interested in learning how to perform and document destructive and non-destructive inspections under the supervision of a senior inspector.

The course covers advanced inspection techniques and specialized applications for both steel and non-steel substrates, including specific coatings and linings. Expected attendees include coating inspectors seeking certification and certified inspectors interested in learning how to perform and document destructive and non-destructive inspections under the supervision of a senior inspector.

The course provides a foundational start for coatings inspectors, combining classroom instruction with hands-on training. Participants master surface preparation and nondestructive testing on steel substrates, and the certification exam is included to validate expertise for project managers and applicators.

This program offers an intensive introduction to coating application and inspection, focusing on both technical principles and practical applications for structural steel projects. It is an accredited certification for coating inspection, mainly designed for trainees but also valuable for professionals in related fields. The course covers topics such as coating materials, inspection procedures, surface preparation, testing methods, and documentation.

It is a certification program for trainee applicators seeking formal recognition of their surface-preparation and coating-application skills. It is assessed through a one-hour exam that validates essential practical competencies and serves as a foundation for progression to the more advanced CAS Level 2 certification.

This course refreshes Competent Persons and related professionals on managing lead and hazardous coatings in industrial painting. It reviews OSHA/EPA requirements, health effects, containment and ventilation, and practical controls to protect workers, the public, and the environment during hazardous coating removal.

This certification course prepares experienced coating applicators to supervise complex industrial and marine projects, particularly in shipyards and offshore environments. It validates advanced skills in surface preparation and coating application in accordance with ISO 17024, ensuring quality and safety for owners, contractors, and facility personnel.

Brings together the Enterprise–University–Government community to share electrochemical science and technology via oral/poster sessions, short courses, workshops, networking and an exhibition. Many topics of interest to corrosion professionals.

This is the 2026 Joint Annual Meeting of the CCAI, PEI & Electrocoat Association, Chemical Coaters Association International, the Porcelain Enamel Institute, and the Electrocoat Association, which unites the surface finishing and materials protection industry at Jekyll Island, Georgia, to address leadership, workforce development, AI, and cybersecurity — critical drivers shaping the future of protective coatings and finishing operations across an increasingly complex and competitive global landscape.

A course covering the entire galvanizing process, from annealing and coating weight control to galvannealing, surface treatments, and defect analysis. It includes zinc bath management and coating line operations; this course is vital for process, R&D, maintenance, quality, and production professionals.

This certification course prepares experienced coating applicators to supervise complex industrial and marine projects, particularly in shipyards and offshore environments. It validates advanced skills in surface preparation and coating application in accordance with ISO 17024, ensuring quality and safety for owners, contractors, and facility personnel.