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
The website has just open IIW 2021 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 >
3rd International Conference on Vehicle and Automotive Engineering VAE2020 ONLINE
We have the pleasure to invite you to participate in 3rd International Conference on Vehicle and Automotive Engineering (VAE2020) will be held from 25 November 2020 ONLINE. 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 >
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 >