Past Events

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.

This edition of the XCORROSION Summit 2026 in Bogotá focuses on Oil & Gas and industrial applications. The program highlights modern corrosion management technologies, sustainability, and circular economy strategies, while strengthening technical exchange and cooperation across Colombia, Guyana, and Venezuela through expert-led sessions and high-level networking.

This event brings together leading experts and top-tier vendors to explore the latest technologies and practices for combating corrosion through technical presentations and a supporting tradeshow.

This high-level forum explores REACH-compliant sustainability, digitalized surface-treatment baths, and AI-driven process control, drawing on insights from leading automotive, aerospace, and renewable-energy companies. It concludes with an exclusive technical visit to the advanced pilot plants at the Surface Engineering Center (CIDETEC) for electrochemical coatings, anodizing, e-coating, and robotized brush plating.

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.

The speech examines how coating selection among epoxy, polyurethane, and polyurea technologies directly affects long-term costs, maintenance intervals, and asset reliability in water and wastewater infrastructure. Attendees learn to integrate coating performance data into asset management frameworks to optimize CapEx-versus-OpEx trade-offs and extend infrastructure service life.

A seminar on internal corrosion in industrial systems, highlighting its hidden risks and impact on system integrity. Experts present monitoring techniques, data interpretation, and preventive strategies, offering practical insights to enhance safety, reliability, and cost efficiency in industrial operations.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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 practical event focuses on protective coatings and corrosion control. Through technical presentations, live equipment demonstrations, and networking, it helps asset owners and industry professionals discover new technologies, understand evolving standards, strengthen skills, and support training to ensure the long-term durability of corrosion-affected structures.

This refreshing event features technical presentations, live industry demonstrations, the latest equipment and innovations, and networking opportunities for members, partners, and guests.

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.

A webinar presenting the Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) vision, global network, and professional development pathways. It covers membership benefits, chartership routes, training programs, student opportunities, and international collaboration, and welcomes corrosion professionals and engineers at all career stages.

This comprehensive course covers the ISO 12944 standard for corrosion protection of steel structures with protective paint systems. Participants master sample preparation, test procedures, cyclic aging protocols, and systematic evaluation of coating performance. Emphasizing offshore and high-severity environments, the training includes hands-on practice in proper cutting techniques, progress monitoring, and collaborative assessment of challenging samples in real-world applications.

This speech examines how surface temperature affects material degradation under sunlight and Xenon-arc radiation. It covers measurement techniques in weathering setups, the parameters that influence temperature, and provides models and examples that illustrate how heat accelerates degradation in various materials.

This speech presents more than a decade of research on the corrosion behavior of structural metals and coatings under extreme hydrostatic pressure, low temperatures, and oxygen-depleted conditions. It covers high-strength steels, copper and titanium alloys, stress corrosion cracking, and a novel deep-sea passivation protective coating developed to address these challenges.

Integrity of oil and gas facilities across treatment, transportation, refining, and distribution. Topics: risk management, rehabilitation, inspection technologies, design/materials, integrity management, and emerging challenges.

The course is the first step toward Internal Corrosion Technologist certification for liquid and natural gas pipelines and focuses on implementing, monitoring, and maintaining internal corrosion control within pipeline integrity programs. Through lectures, group work, case studies, and extensive lab practice, participants learn to identify corrosion mechanisms, use monitoring devices and field tests, prescribe mitigation, and apply integrity assessment methods and risk/threat evaluation to prioritize inspection, mitigation, and remediation actions.

This conference brings together industry leaders, suppliers, and experts to advance Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO). With technical presentations, exhibitions, and high-level networking, it showcases innovative solutions and best practices for FPSO operations. Brazil's status as a global leader in FPSO development makes this event essential for knowledge exchange, business opportunities, and the evolution of the sustainable offshore sector.