News and events from the IIW
and its members
IIW events such as the Annual Assembly and International Conference, International Congresses, Welding Research and Collaboration Colloquia as well as IIW supported events, held in locations around the world, provide unique opportunities for learning and teaching. Presentations by IIW experts and forums for the presentation of research outputs and discussion of relevant hot topics promote active technology diffusion and innovation. 
74th IIW Annual Assembly and International Conference
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3rd International Conference on Vehicle and Automotive Engineering VAE2020
We have the pleasure to invite you to participate in 3rd International Conference on Vehicle and Automotive Engineering (VAE2020) will be held from 2nd to 4th September 2020 in Miskolc, Hungary. The aim of the conference is to bring together the experts from both the academic and industrial areas and to show the development on these fields. Read more >
ITSC 2020 - International Thermal Spray Conference and Exposition
Partner of the IIW since many years through IIW Member Society DVS, the next international conference entitled "ITSC – International Thermal Spray Conference and Exposition" with an accompanying exhibition is inviting experts, scientists and authorities on the sector to submit specialist contributions and posters on the subject of "Thermal Coating" is going to be held from 10 to 12 June in Vienna, Austria. Read more >
4th International Congress on Welding & Joining Technologies - 3rd IIW International Congress in the Western European Region
The next edition of the Congress will take place in Sevilla on 27, 28 and 29 May 2020. On this occasion it is the School of Engineers of Sevilla and more specifically the Group of Elasticity and Resistance of Materials, who make it possible that once again, this important event takes place in other cities of the Spanish geography.
The Congress will serve as a meeting point for the exchange of experiences and knowledge among experts in the sector, as well as to update and contrast the opinions of the Speakers and Attendees. It also represents an unbeatable opportunity for the dissemination of the technological capacity of the entities, offering a means for the development and dissemination of new technologies in the field of joining technologies. Read more >
Focus on IIW Ugo Guerrera Prize
Sponsored by the Italian Institute of Welding this IIW Award recognises an individual or team responsible for fabrication of an outstanding recently completed welded construction from the viewpoints of design, materials or fabrication methods.
It was awarded in 2019 to Mrs Claudia Pavan and her team from Cimolai (Italy) for the construction of The Occulus.
Call for Ugo Guerrera 2022 is being launched, so don't miss the opportunity. Contact the IIW Secretariat for any question at iiw@iiwelding.org.
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IC 2020 - IIW International Congress in India
The 5th IIW International Congress, organized in India.
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International Conference of Welding, Joining and Additive Manufacturing - Organized by AEAI.
Hosted and organized by AEAI.
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The IIW moves to Italy with a new CEO and IIW General Secretariat Staff
Starting on 01 January 2020 a new team is managing the IIW General Secretariat Read more >
IIW History website is online
As a modern continuation of the IIW History book 1990-2015, this website will be continuously updated, following the development of the International Institute of Welding. Read more >
17th International Symposium on Tubular Structures (ISTS17) in National University of Singapore
Hosted by National University of Singapore , and supported by IIW Read more >
A new President at The Indian Institute of Welding
We are glad to inform you that during the 53rd Annual General Meeting of The Indian Institute of Welding, held on 21st September, 2019, Mr. Parimal Biswas has been elected as President of the Institute.
Further, Mr. Rituraj Bose, a Life Fellow of the Institute, has been elected as Hony. Secretary General.
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D. Kautz delivered IIW Thomas Medal lecture at FABTECH
IIW Thomas Medal rewards an individual who has been involved in IIW/ISO international standards activities. A lecture on the incorporation of global studies into the standardisation for welding technologies is part of the award, sponsored by American Welding Society, IIW Responsible Member Society in the USA. Read more >
5th International Electron Beam Welding Conference (IEBW)
We are pleased to announce the first call for abstracts to the Fith International Conference on Electron Beam Welding. This event, co-sponsored by the American Welding Society, DVS – German Welding Society, and the International Institute of Welding - Commission IV, will be held in conjunction with the FABTECH Show in Chicago, IL from November 12-13, 2019. The conference will bring together scientists and engineers from industry, academia, and research laboratories from around the world to discuss current and future trends in electron beam welding. Read more >
Just released - IIW 2018 Annual Report
During the General Assembly held on 7 July in Bratislava the IIW Members approved the Annual Report of past year. Highlights of the year, updates from the Technical and operational Working Units are included together with approved accounts and message from the President. Read more >