Joining the IIW Community of experts
IIW Organizes an supports a wide series of events, as an opportunity to share information and to develop best practices in welding and allied technology.
During IIW Annual Assemblies, regional and international Congresses or associated events, IIW ensures that quality of the content, the clarity of the scope and that the event is based on IIW goals and objectives.
IIW Intermediate Meetings are organised every year in between Annual Assembles. They offer the opportunity to join IIW scientific activities in a more informal and friendly environment. Participation is usually free of charge.
Young Professionals International Conferences on Welding and Joining (YPIC) may be held online or in physical attendance and offer the environment to exchange views on the future of the welding and joining sector.
IIW Annual Assemblies and International Conference on welding and joining
The main event is the IIW Annual Assembly and International Conference. Held every year in a different region of the world, it gathers the main experts from industry, academia research and training organizations for a full week of meetings, discussions and best practice sharing.
Every IIW Annual Assembly is accompanied by a two-day thematic International Conference on Welding and Joining. The most known experts present the result of their work on the theme of the conference.
| YEAR | DATE | EVENT | PLACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 06-12 July | 77th IIW Annual Assembly and International Conference on Welding and Joining | Rhodes, Greece |
| 2025 | 22-27 June | 78th IIW Annual Assembly and International Conference on Welding and Joining | Genoa, Italy |
| 2026 | 12-17 July | 79th IIW Annual Assembly and International Conference on Welding and Joining | Salzburg, Austria |
Past IIW Annual Assemblies and International Conference
IIW Intermediate Meetings
Every winter, IIW commissions and working groups come together for the Intermediate Meetings — a dynamic moment of connection, collaboration, and progress.
These meetings bring experts and members from around the world to share insights, exchange experiences, and move forward on key projects that shape the future of welding and joining technologies.
More than just technical sessions, the Intermediate Meetings are a space to build community, spark new ideas, and keep the IIW spirit alive between Annual Assemblies.
Together, we continue advancing innovation, sustainability, and excellence across the global welding community.
| WORKING GROUP | DATE | PLACE | CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| IAB-A International Authorisation Board, Group A | 20/01/2026 | Genoa, Italy | Pedro Catarino |
| IAB-B International Authorisation Board, Group B [RESTRICTED] | 21/01/2026 | Genoa, Italy | Pedro Catarino |
| IAB-MM International Authorisation Board, Members Meeting [RESTRICTED] | 21/01/2026 | Genoa, Italy | Pedro Catarino |
| C-II Arc Welding and Filler Metals | 16-18/03/2026 | King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) Bangkok, Thailand |
Zhuyao Zhang |
| C-III Resistance Welding, Solid State Welding and Allied Joining Process | 09-11/02/2026 | Songdo Campus, POSCO Group University, Incheon (Seoul), Republic of Korea | Hee-Seok Chang |
| Joint Intermediate Meeting with C-I, C-IV, C-XII and C-XIX | 04-06/03/2026 | Polígono Industrial Los Rubiales, Calle 3, Naves 7-12, 23700 Linares, Jaén, Spain | Sven-Frithjof Goecke and Ruben Heras |
| C-IX Behaviour of materials subjected to welding | 16-18/03/2026 | King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) Bangkok, Thailand |
Kittichai Sojiphan |
| C-XI Pressure vessels, Boilers and Pipelines | 18/11/2025 | Shandong University (No. 17923 Jingshi Road, Lixia District, Jinan, China – HYBRID MEETING) |
SuJun Wu |
| C-XI Pressure vessels, Boilers and Pipelines | 23-24/03/2026 | LAHTI Campus LUT UNIVERSITY, Lappeenranta, Finland | SuJun Wu |
| C-XIV Education and training | 11/02/2026 | online | Rick Polanin |
IIW Regional Congresses and International Congresses
IIW Regional Congresses are organized by the members of IIW and are focusing on the regional needs for the welding industry, training and research activities. With a duration of a few days, schedules include presentations, poster sessions and workshops. Specific sections of the event may be dedicated to IIW Young Professionals, the future generations of experts and professionals in the field of welding and allied processes.
IIW international congresses are events organized by one or more IIW members and focused on specific themes of current interest for the welding community.
| YEAR | PLACE | DATE | TITLE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | 04-07 February | Singapore | Advancing Intelligent Welding and Additive Manufacturing for a Sustainable Future |
IIW Associated Events
IIW Associated Events are organized by IIW members or IIW partners. They are approved by the IIW to include specific aspects or topics that are of greater interest to the global welding community to achieve the goals of the association and its members.
| YEAR | PLACE | DATE | TITLE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 05-06 September | New Delhi, INDIA | YPIC INDIA |
| 2025 | 17–19 September | Essen, GERMANY | International Welding Competition |
| 2025 | Sept/Nov | Beijing, CHINA | 13th Arc Cup International Welding Competition |
| 2025 | 01-03 December | Hong Kong, CHINA | 19th International Symposium on Tubular Structures(ISTS19) |
| 2026 | 05-06 February | Online | 3rd Young Professional International Conference (YPIC2026) |
| 2026 | 05-09 October | Uzhhorod, UKRAINE | International Congress on Welding and Related Technologies (WRT2026) |
Young Professionals Welding International Conference (YPIC)
Young Professionals welding International Congresses (YPIC) are events specifically designed to support the growth of the future generations of welding enthusiasts. They may be held in physical attendance (YPIC @live) or online (YPIC @Digital). During the events, participants are encouraged to share the result of their scientific work and gather feedback from the expertise of the IIW community.
| YEAR | DATE | PLACE | TITLE | ATTACHMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8th-9th February | Whova (Online) | YPIC 2024 – 1st Young Welding Professional International Conference | Flyer |
| 2025 | 6th-7th February | IIW SharePoint (Online) | YPIC 2025 – 2nd Young Welding Professional International Conference | Flyer |
| 2026 | 5th-6th February | IIW SharePoint (Online) | YPIC 2026 – 3rd Young Welding Professional International Conference | Flyer |
