Workshops and Seminars

Highlighting our support across subsectors of the nuclear lifecycle, from design to decommissioning, including our role in producing gloveboxes for nuclear waste containment.

As well as highlighting our support across subsectors of the nuclear lifecycle, from design to decommissioning, including our role in producing gloveboxes for nuclear waste containment, the nuclear sector area will feature a series of presentations from TWI and industry experts, including:

• 10:30: Steve Jones (University of Sheffield)

• 10:50: Duncan Steel (Amentum)

• 11:10: Frances Livera (UKAEA)

• 11:30: Tom Purnell (Framatome)

• 11:50: Ian Farnham (Cambridge Atom Works)

• 12:10 – 14:00: Lunch Break

• 14:00: Speaker TBC (Rolls-Royce)

• 14:20: Carrie Leadbetter-Hart (Department for Business and Trade)

• 14:40: Tom Greatex (Nuclear Industry Association)

• 15:00: Adam Qaisar (Nuclear Decommissioning Authority)

• 15:20: Group Discussion

• 16:00: Close

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Our defence industry workshops are being delivered in collaboration with Make UK Defence. Overseen by TWI’s Senior Defence Sector Manager, Charlotte Tasker-Blake, our defence workshops include both open and appointment-only closed sessions, during the day:

• 9:00-10:30: TWI Workshop - Novel Joining for Defence (Closed Workshop – by Appointment Only)
• 11:00-12:00: Fair Chance Alliance Welding Keynote with Andrew Kinniburgh from Make UK Defence and TWI Chief Operating Officer, David Wrathmall (Open Session)
• 12:00-15:00: Meet The Buyer (Register to Attend – Speaker TBC)
• 15:00-16:30: Reverse Engineering: AM and NDT for Repair and Replacement with TWI Consultant Paul Brooker (Open Session)

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Find out about our work with the aerospace industry in panel meetings and walk-in sessions with our Industrial Membership Sector Manager for Aerospace, Martin Wood. The aerospace workshop will deliver a range of presentations and demos, including both open and closed by-appointment-only sessions, allowing you to decide which to attend during the day, as follows:

• 9:00 – 9:30: Friction Welding Presentation with TWI’s Section Manager for Friction Welding and Processing, Kate Franklin (Open Session)

• 9:30 – 10:00: Friction in Industry Presentation with TWI Industrial Member (Open Session)

• 10:30 – 11:30: Aero-Panel Strategy Review: Core Research Programme Overview with TWI Sector Manager, Martin Wood (Closed Session)

• 11:30 – 12:00: Artificial Intelligence in Aerospace Presentation with TWI Technology Fellow, Channa Nageswaran (Closed Session)

• 13:30 – 14:00: Crystal Software Presentation and Demo with TWI Expert, Ian Nicholson (Open Session)

• 14:00 – 14:30: NDT in Industry Presentation – with TWI Industrial Member (Open Session)

• 14:30 – 15:00: Membership in Aerospace: Overview with TWI Sector Manager, Martin Wood (Open Session)

The day will conclude with a series of additional Crystal Software demonstrations.

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The space corridor workshop area will detail our work in the fast-growing space sector, including TWI’s position as the European Space Agency (ESA) Technology Broker for the UK, and providing a journey through the space sector both for those within and outside of the industry. This workshop area will also include a suite of presentations from space industry experts, ‘meet the buyer’ sessions, and opportunities to book 1:1 sessions to discuss our work as the ESA Technology Broker for the UK.

• 10:00 – 10:20: TWI’s Work in Space – Vito Di Pietro (TWI)

• 10:20 – 10:40: ESA Commercialisation Overview – Joana Kamenova (ESA)

• 10:40 – 11:00: Accelerating Commercialisation and Competitiveness of the European Space Sector (ACCESS) Programme – Robert Cross (UK Space Agency)

• 11:00 – 11:15: ESA Technology Broker (UK) Overview and Opportunities – Dr Abbasi Gandhi (TWI)

• 11:15 – 11:30: Fusion Robotics: Technology Transfer from Orbit to Reactor – Prof. Mini Rai (OrbitRise)

• 11:30 – 13:00: Lunch

• 13:00 – 14:30: ‘Meet the Buyer’ Sessions – Dr Abbasi Gandhi (TWI)

• 14:30 – 16:00: Bookable 1:1 Meetings with ESA Technology Broker (UK) – Dr Abbasi Gandhi (TWI)

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Oil & Gas and Energy Transition Room
Advanced Materials and Their Environmental Performance

As part of the Welding, Joining & Manufacturing Exhibition TWI is holding at their headquarters in Cambridge, there will be a number of workshops focussed on our industry-specific activities.

This dedicated Oil & Gas and Energy Transition workshop brings together industry, academia and regulatory experts to explore the environmental and materials challenges associated with low-carbon and offshore energy systems.

Structured across three focused technical sessions, the programme will examine the performance of advanced materials in demanding service environments, the integrity risks associated with emerging energy technologies, and the innovations supporting safer and more sustainable operations.

• Session 1 – Environmental Challenges Associated with Low-Carbon Energy Solutions (09:00 – 10:20):
  The opening session addresses the environmental and integrity implications of energy transition technologies, including carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen embrittlement, and methanol service. Expert speakers will present insights followed by an interactive panel discussion with representatives from industry, research and regulatory bodies.

• Session 2 – Materials Advances for Energy (10:40 – 12:00):
  This session focuses on materials innovation for current and future energy systems. Topics include the sour performance of additively manufactured Alloy 718, hydrogen embrittlement of AM materials, and advances in polymeric materials for pressurised fluid containment. The session concludes with a panel discussion examining qualification challenges, performance validation and deployment in safety-critical environments.

• Session 3 – Materials Challenges in Offshore Environments (13:00 – 14:20):
  The afternoon session explores the integrity of materials in offshore service, including surfacing technologies, field integrity management, and operator perspectives. A final panel discussion will bring together speakers to debate the key technical barriers and opportunities for offshore applications in both traditional oil and gas and emerging energy sectors.

• Session 4 – Masterclass on Where Welding Goes Wrong (15:00 – 16:30):
  The masterclass will be presented by Dr Dave Howse, Technology Fellow, TWI Ltd, and Joanna Nicholls, Consultant, TWI Ltd, covering Where Welding Goes Wrong – Flaws and Consequences.

This workshop offers delegates:

• Insight into materials performance in low-carbon and offshore environments
• Direct engagement with leading technical specialists
• Panel discussions encouraging cross-sector dialogue
• Networking opportunities during coffee breaks and lunch

The full workshop programme will be released shortly.

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Spaces are limited on this workshop, so please register as soon as possible.

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Focused on real-world industry challenges, the NDT Workshop showcases how inspection technologies are evolving to meet the demands of complex materials, harsh service environments, and emerging manufacturing routes. Expert-led presentations and a dedicated panel discussion will highlight how advanced NDT applications underpin safety, enhance performance, and build confidence in the integrity of welded joints and critical assets.

Please see below the timings for the workshop.

Morning Session

• 09:30: Michelle Forster, NDT Group Manager, TWI – TWI NDT Overview: Capabilities, Innovation and Applications

• 09:45: Capucine Carpentier, Rolls-Royce SMR – Keynote Speaker

• 10:10: Speaker TBC, First Hydro Company

• 10:45: Break

• 11:05: Speaker TBC

• 11:30: Speaker TBC, TWI – Ultrasonic Array Inspection for Coarse Grain Metallic Structures

• 11:55: Lunch Break

Afternoon Session

• 13:00: Speaker TBC

• 13:30: Speaker TBC

• 14:00: Miles Weston, TWI – Through Weld Cap Inspection using Ultrasonic Testing

• 14:30: Channa Nageswaran, TWI – Demonstration of AI for Ultrasonic Inspection

• 15:00: Panel Discussion

Panel Moderator: Samantha McInnes, TWI

The Panel:
Capucine Carpentier – Rolls-Royce SMR
James Watson – Lavender International
Michelle Forster – TWI
Miles Weston – TWI
Channa Nageswaran – TWI

• 16:00: Close

NDT demonstrations will be running in the Engineering Hall.

Spaces are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

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Come and visit TWI’s Skills Area at the WeldJoin Expo to learn more about how TWI can meet your training and welding professional needs and participate in the discussions on how we can address the welding skills gap in the UK.

There will be a comprehensive programme of talks, presentations, and panel discussions covering what professional welding skills are required by industry, the career opportunities and progression pathways available, and how we can work together to address the skills gap.

Talks will include:

• UK Government
• Leading industry professionals
• Key engineering stakeholder groups
• Leading education and training practitioners
• Student apprenticeship groups

The programme will also include presentations from specialist programme areas, including Welding Inspection, NDT, Paint and Pipe Inspection (BGAS), and Underwater Inspection. You will have the opportunity to speak with our subject experts and lecturers to discuss your specific training requirements.

There will also be interactive booths where you can try TWI’s Learning Hub with its online interactive learning materials for welding and inspection, experience a Virtual Reality welding simulator, and attempt NDT assessments to understand how faults and defects are identified.

We are proud to work with our sponsors of the Skills Zone – JCB – to make this an interactive, engaging, and productive day for you.

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This workshop area is hosted by TWI Certification Ltd, who will deliver a series of presentations on the certifications and qualifications that TWI Certification Ltd offer.

Please see below the outline for the workshop:

• 09:00 – 09:20: An introduction to certification: why gain certification with a UKAS accredited certification body?

• 09:30 – 09:50: CSWIP certification overview

• 10:00 – 10:20: Company certification overview

• 10:30 – 10:50: NDT certification – the updates to ISO 9712

• 11:00 – 11:20: Volunteering with TWI Certification

• 11:30 – 12:30: 1-to-1 sessions with experts

• 12:30 – 13:30: Lunch

• 13:30 – 13:50: WPQs and WPQRs

• 14:00 – 14:20: CSWTO

• 14:30 – 14:50: The role of an rWC

• 15:00 – 15:20: EWF/IIW welding coordination diploma

• 15:30 – 16:30: 1-to-1 sessions with experts

Spaces are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

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The TWI Library holds a wealth of technical content including job knowledge articles, eBooks, and content from our archive of rare publications, journals, conferences, seminars and reports – this workshop will include orientation sessions so you can find out more about what the TWI Library has to offer our Members.

The theme of The Welding Institute Professional Membership area focuses on progression, skills development, and the future of the profession. Through a mix of discussions, workshops, and peer-led sessions, this workshop area brings together experience and emerging talent to explore career pathways, leadership, and the value of ongoing engagement with the Institute.

• Discussion Forum: Bridging the Skills Gap
  A facilitated discussion exploring current and emerging skills challenges across the welding and joining industry, supported by a short, TED-style talk and live interactive polling to capture audience insight and experience.
• Masterclass: CPD for Career Growth
  An interactive workshop focused on planning, recording, and evidencing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) effectively. The session will include real-world case studies from Professional Members who have used CPD logs to support career progression, followed by a Q&A with The Welding Institute’s peer CPD reviewers.
• Skills for Progression: From Workshop to Leadership
  A peer-led discussion examining the challenges of moving from the shop floor into supervisory and leadership roles, with a focus on how engagement with the Institute and its membership pathways can support professional growth.

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This workshop includes the commercial launch of the new Probabilistic CrackWISE® software program. As well as the official introduction of TWI’s next-generation structural integrity software to the market, featuring advanced probabilistic analysis tools that enhance risk-based assessment and decision-making for welded structures, there will be live software demonstrations. These interactive demonstrations will showcase how these digital tools streamline welding procedure management, qualification tracking, and compliance.

Explore the future of innovation in our Future Technology Rooms, where you will be able to hear from speakers including representatives from IOM3, Make UK, and top industry partners.

Find out how high-quality research is driving transformation and delivering real benefits for society and the economy, including a deep dive into some of TWI’s greatest innovations, such as long-range ultrasonic inspection and engineering critical assessment, which have already driven real change around the world. You will also get to hear about how the TWI Technology Roadmap has been created to build upon our past successes to pioneer the next wave of advancements that will shape the future of industry.

In addition, we will outline our collaborations with institutions such as Brunel University, Anglia Ruskin University, and University of Huddersfield, through which we have established Innovation Centres to deliver new research, enhance technical capabilities, and create cross-sector collaboration opportunities in areas including digitalisation, net zero, and sustainability.

There will also be an interactive Brokerage Session, where you can connect, pitch ideas, and form new partnerships with organisations, universities, and funding experts. These facilitated brokerage discussions are designed to ensure you leave with concrete actions and clearly defined next steps for collaboration.

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Lecture Room 1

Innovation Lecture Room & The Impact of Good Research

The Innovation Lecture Room at the expo is dedicated to exploring "The Impact of Great Research" as its central theme. Distinguished external speakers from IOM3, Make UK, and leading industry partners provide a broad perspective on how high-quality research drives innovation, supports industry transformation, and delivers tangible benefits for society and the economy.

Key topics addressed in the session include:

• Technology Roadmap:
  An overview of TWI’s strategic investment and development plan, highlighting cross-cutting themes such as automation, robotics, data science, and quality management. The roadmap sets out how TWI and its partners are prioritising capabilities to meet industry needs over the next decade, with a focus on sustainability, safety, and accelerating the adoption of new technologies.
• The Future of Welding and Joining:
  Insights into emerging techniques such as friction stir welding, advanced additive manufacturing, and novel joining methods for challenging applications (e.g., hydrogen storage, offshore wind structures). The session explores how these innovations are shaping the future of manufacturing and enabling net zero ambitions.
• TWI’s Greatest Innovations – What’s Next:
  A deep dive into TWI’s most impactful research and development successes, including case studies from the Core Research Programme and collaborative projects. Presenters discuss how these innovations are being translated into industrial practice and what the next steps are for continued impact.

Opportunities for interactive discussion, networking, and one-to-one innovation clinics ensure attendees can engage directly with experts for collaboration opportunities.

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Lecture Room 2

Innovation Centre Showcase and Brokerage Event

The Innovation Centre Showcase provides a structured introduction to TWI’s Innovation Centre network and its role in driving industry-led, collaborative innovation.

A moderated panel discussion brings Centre leads together to explore cross-cutting themes (e.g. digitalisation, net zero, materials, manufacturing, sustainability), opportunities for joint working between Centres, and how industry and SMEs can engage – either as project partners, challenge owners, or adopters of innovation.

The Brokerage Session provides a highly interactive platform for developing collaborative project ideas aligned with UK and EU funding priorities. Participants will discover new project concepts, connect with potential collaborators, and explore relevant funding routes through expert insight, targeted pitches, and facilitated networking.

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