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Join the International Institute of Welding (IIW) for its 2012 Annual Assembly in Denver, hosted by AWS, EWI, and Welding Research Council. This year's event features an international technical conference focusing on "Welding for Repair and Life Extension of Plants and Infrastructure," with over 800 delegates from 54 member countries. Attendees can participate in governance meetings, technical working groups, and networking events. Experience guided tours, innovative presentations, and interact with leaders in welding technology from around the world.
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IIW2012 Denver • July 8-13, 2012
What is IIW? • International Institute of Welding • Based in Paris • 54 member countries
What is IIW? • Mission: best practices, certification, training & standards • AWS Executive Director Ray Shook is an IIW vice-president • Past-President Damien Kotecki is IIW’s treasurer • IIW holds an annual assembly every year in a host country
What is the IIW Annual Assembly? • AWS is hosting IIW in 2012 —first time in U.S. in 15 years • An international technical conference accompanies every annual assembly event • AWS, EWI & Welding Research Council are official hosts • Central venues are the Hyatt Regency Denver and the Colorado Convention Center
Who will attend? • Delegates from each IIW-member country • Leaders in welding technology from around the world • Family members of IIW attendees • An estimated 800 or more attendees
Who will attend? • Delegates from each IIW-member country • Leaders in welding technology from around the world • Family members of IIW attendees • An estimated 800 or more attendees
What will attendees do? • Annual assembly governance meetings • Technical working groups • International conference and exhibit booth space • Guided technical tours • Networking, social events and tourism
International conference • Topic for 2012 is “Welding for Repair and Life Extension of Plants and Infrastructure” • Two days following the assembly: July 12 and 13 • About 50 presentations and panel discussions among 8 sessions