Events in 2026

The course provides advanced training in inspection techniques for steel and non-steel substrates, as well as specialized coatings and linings. It prepares coating inspectors to carry out and document both destructive and non-destructive inspections under the supervision of senior personnel. Key topics include coating types, surface preparation methods, specialized applications, inspection instruments, and cathodic protection.

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.

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.

The course focuses on understanding corrosion forms, mechanisms, and electrochemical principles, as well as recognizing corrosive environments. It also covers corrosion control methods and monitoring techniques, including design, material selection, protection strategies, and testing approaches.

This course provides practical insights into corrosion mechanisms and prevention methods. Designed for engineers, technicians, and asset managers, it equips professionals with essential management strategies to improve safety and long-term industrial performance.

The course focuses on a severe form of external corrosion that affects insulated steel equipment, especially in high-temperature industrial environments such as the chemical, petrochemical, refining, offshore, and maritime sectors. CUI can cause serious safety and operational problems if not managed properly. The course covers both theoretical and practical methods for preventing, managing, and inspecting CUI. It is designed for professionals in various roles, including designers, inspectors, engineers, contractors, and manufacturers. Learning objectives include understanding CUI systems, coatings, insulation materials, fire protection, inspection techniques, and risk-based inspection programs. The course also emphasizes Cathodic Protection (CP) as a prevention strategy, featuring expert talks, case studies, equipment demonstrations, and AI-powered data management tools.

A meeting bringing together CTA Officers and Board Members for a LIVE Town Hall that unites Cathodic Protection and Protective Coatings professionals. Learn about CTA's mission, initiatives, and programs that strengthen technician excellence across corrosion control. An open, interactive session where your voice truly matters.

This event includes a tour of the Sandvik Galvanizing plant, featuring insights into hot-dip galvanizing operations, a presentation, and firsthand exploration of industrial corrosion protection for steel assets.

This meeting is a senior-level forum on tank integrity, failure prevention, inspection, corrosion, and digital operations. It brings together operators, engineers, and regulators to share case studies, benchmark practices, and explore technologies that improve reliability, safety, and lifecycle performance.

This talk explores diverse careers in corrosion through the speaker's journey across academia and industry. It inspires students, early-career researchers, and professionals by highlighting opportunities, pathways, and the future of corrosion protection.

Explore corrosion fundamentals, its widespread industrial impact, and why this critical process extends far beyond simple rust.

Discover critical research from DNV's Spadeadam facility on repurposing pipeline infrastructure for hydrogen service. Through full-scale test demonstrations, this session explores key insights into performance, structural integrity, and safety.

A presentation exploring Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI), a costly, often-hidden threat across oil & gas, petrochemicals, and power generation. Industry experts discuss why CUI persists in 2026, emerging inspection strategies, and how NDT advancements help detect and manage CUI before failure.

This technical event explores corrosion challenges across the offshore energy asset lifecycle—covering emerging technologies, practical engineering approaches, and technical services for oil & gas and renewable energy. Ideal for professionals at any level seeking to deepen corrosion engineering knowledge and connect with peers.

This course strengthens professional expertise in materials management and integrity, which are essential for safe, reliable, and efficient industrial assets. Designed for students, engineers, technicians, and professionals, it covers material selection, protective coatings, and damage mechanisms, and offers practical approaches to prevention, diagnosis, and control.

Focuses on asset integrity through AI, advanced infrastructure evaluation, and mutual aid. Explores strategies for aging asset management, water loss reduction, and infrastructure protection.

Master water infrastructure corrosion fundamentals and implement practical solutions to enhance long-term system reliability, performance, and asset longevity.

The course builds essential expertise in coatings, corrosion prevention, standards, materials interaction, and corrosion-protective design, combining theory with practical study. Successful candidates earn the FROSIO surface treatment inspector certificate, with the level aligned to their experience.

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.

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.

The course introduces the theoretical and practical aspects of cathodic protection. It covers the fundamentals of corrosion and cathodic protection while providing hands-on training in basic field testing and the interpretation of results through practical lab work. It is specially designed for individuals responsible for supervising the implementation and operation of CP systems, conducting field tests on CP system performance, and/or recording and analyzing this data, including Field Personnel and Technicians.

This presentation examines both integrative and conventional approaches to coating system selection, featuring the speaker's insights into asset protection, durability, quality, and the development of tailored industrial solutions.

A course that leverages infrastructure experience to guide professionals in repurposing pipelines for hydrogen. Covering properties, regulations, embrittlement, materials testing, and hazardous zone assessments, it provides up-to-date research and practical strategies for energy capacity, safety requirements, and resource planning for a sustainable infrastructure transition.

The event brings together aboveground storage tank professionals from across the country, offering specialized technical courses, a free trade show, and premier networking opportunities for terminal operators, engineers, regulators, manufacturers, and service providers.