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
Having considered the uncertainties associated with continued and varied travel restrictions, and the economic effects caused by the pandemic, it has been decided that the 74th Annual Assembly will be held online and directly hosted by IIW. Based on the successful experience of the 73rd Annual Assembly, this approach has proven to be the most affordable to allow the IIW and its members safely operate. Read more >
Young Professional International Conference and WRTYS 2021
On 25-28 May, 2021 Young Professionals International Conference on Welding and Related Technologies will be held in Kyiv, Ukraine. We invite young researchers up to 35 years old to participate in the Conference. Participation of students, Ph.D. students, young researchers, representatives of industrial enterprises and scientific organizations as guests of scientific schools without presentations with receiving of personal certificate of participation in the scientific schools in the relevant areas is also appreciated. The Conference will be held as plenary sessions and posters.
For more info: www.ypic2021.com Read more >
International Welding Congress on the Worldwide Availability of Welding Related Personnel
…….“Connecting Materials and People”…… Read more >
6th IEBW INTERNATIONAL ELECTRON BEAM WELDING CONFERENCE
WELCOME TO THE 6th IEBW INTERNATIONAL ELECTRON BEAM WELDING CONFERENCE, March 9 – 10, 2021 MEET US ONLINE! Read more >
IIW virtual welded art photographic exhibition, 7th to 21st July 2021
Due to Covid-19, the International Institute of Welding (IIW) decided to hold the 2021 IIW Annual Assembly and International Conference on-line, 7th to 21st July 2021.
Given the great success of the 2020 edition, the event will also include the 2021 IIW Welded Art Photographic Exhibition.
We expect 700-800 welding professionals, engineers and scientists to attend. Participants will be able to enter an on-line room where all the welded art photographs will be displayed.
Participants will also be able to take away a ‘2021 Artistic Soul of Welding Digital Collection”, containing all the welded art photographic exhibits plus the write-ups on the artists and exhibits including contact details of each artist. The digital collection will also be promoted around the world in a number of ways.
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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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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 >