Events in 2026

This introductory course provides students and industry professionals with a clear, practical grounding in the causes, effects, and prevention of corrosion. It covers electrochemical fundamentals, corrosion types and grades, ISO 12944-based protection, circular-economy-aligned control methods, protective coatings, and industrial surface preparation standards.

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 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.

This advanced school examines how materials behave in high-temperature and corrosive environments, integrating thermodynamic, kinetic, and mechanical principles. Participants study high-temperature corrosion mechanisms, modeling, and protection methods through lectures and hands-on sessions, with an emphasis on innovative materials, coatings, and sustainable solutions for harsh operating conditions.

Gain practical, field-ready expertise in thermal-spray coating inspection, from surface preparation to final evaluation, by performing key tests in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command, Department of Transportation, and industry standards, while earning a credential that validates your competence to employers and stakeholders.

A course designed to build essential expertise in inspecting concrete protective coatings, combining classroom training, hands-on labs, and certification exams to qualify you to verify surface preparation, coating application, and compliance for industrial concrete structures and facilities.

Designed for pipeline corrosion integrity management professionals, this course covers pipeline integrity management and threat assessment. Participants learn to interpret data, quantify risks, and implement remediation strategies in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations CFR 49, enabling them to make critical risk-management recommendations to company executives.

The course covers fundamental principles of corrosion, its forms, and control methods. Participants learn about material behavior, protective coatings, inhibitors, and cathodic protection. Designed for engineers, researchers, and maintenance professionals, the course deepens understanding of corrosion processes and prevention, serving as a key step toward ACA certification as a Corrosion Technician or Technologist.

It is a cross-disciplinary, standards-based course aligned with NACE SP0394 and PHMSA 49 CFR Part 192. By combining hands-on training with expert-vetted content, it equips coating applicators, inspectors, engineers, and project managers with the practical skills to ensure pipeline integrity, regulatory compliance, and long-term corrosion protection.

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.

An event addressing galvanization, anticorrosion protection, durability, CAPEX, OPEX, and lifecycle analysis for steel structures. It offers engineers and specifiers a platform to discuss best practices in design, specification, inspection, and maintenance to maximize the performance, safety, and service life of metallic structures.

This annual conference brings together military, government, and industry representatives to share programs, standards, fleet experience, and corrosion-control technologies across all naval segments: sea, air, Marine Corps, vehicles, and facilities.

SUR/FIN is a leading international conference and trade show for the surface finishing industry, bringing together 2,000+ professionals for three days of technical sessions, innovation showcases, bootcamps, and networking to explore cutting-edge finishing technologies, business solutions, and future trends.

This course offers a thorough introduction to corrosion, covering its causes, identification, monitoring, and control. It features hands-on experiments, case studies, and open discussions. The intended audience includes technicians, sales personnel, inspectors, managers, and engineers. Key learning objectives encompass the definition of corrosion and its economic, environmental, and safety impacts, as well as the basics of electrochemistry, oxidation-reduction reactions, corrosion processes, corrosive environments, forms of corrosion, control strategies, and inspection and monitoring techniques.

The course equips painting contractors, engineers, EHS personnel, and project managers with the knowledge needed to manage lead and toxic metal hazards in industrial painting operations. It covers worker protection, environmental regulations, waste management, containment strategies, and site-specific compliance programs to ensure safe, legally compliant coating removal.

This international congress and technical exhibition brings together European experts in corrosion and cathodic protection from academia, industry, and research. It features innovative technical sessions, standards-focused discussions, and practical case studies, and offers networking, knowledge exchange, and a cultural program for accompanying partners.

This course develops the knowledge and practical skills required to inspect polymeric finishes on concrete surfaces. It covers substrate condition, surface preparation, application, defects, quality control, standards, and inspection planning, combining theory with hands-on practice to strengthen professional competence in industrial coating quality assurance.

A seminar exploring global approaches to cathodic protection in infrastructure. Covers regional design practices, implementation challenges, and real-world applications, providing practical insights for effective corrosion management and system optimization.

This event offers professional development sessions for women in the industrial finishing sector, from the production floor to executive leadership. Participants will learn effective strategies, improve performance, explore industry trends, and gain practical insights to support career growth and success.

This course equips engineers and inspection professionals with practical knowledge of CUI mechanisms, detection techniques, coating systems, and risk-based management strategies. Aligned with API 583, NACE SP0198, and ISO 19277, it addresses one of the industry's most critical and costly forms of hidden damage.

The course certifies experienced inspectors to lead and validate advanced coating inspections of industrial concrete structures. Through practical exams and plan development, participants demonstrate expertise in interpreting specifications, performing moisture testing, and assessing surface conditions—providing verified proof of competence for project managers, contractors, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control personnel.

This event brings together researchers, engineers, and industry leaders to advance materials science and smart manufacturing. Especially relevant to durability professionals, the conference covers surface engineering, protective coatings, materials testing, welding integrity, smart monitoring systems, and sustainable production.

This certification provides intermediate-level expertise in corrosion theory, cathodic protection systems, and advanced monitoring techniques for asset protection. It is intended for technical professionals responsible for testing, troubleshooting, and managing the field performance of cathodic protection.

It is a program for zinc industry professionals that integrates specialized technical knowledge with leadership development, networking, and practical case studies spanning the zinc value chain—from exploration and production to marketing, trading, risk management, regulation, and sustainability.