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February 3-4, 2026 | Austin, Texas
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Schedule At-A-Glance
Connect with Industry Leaders at the Inspection Expo & Conference
These sessions offer more than just presentations – they’re an interactive platform to connect with thought leaders, ask questions, and gain actionable strategies. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn from industry trailblazers.
Day One | Tuesday, February 3rd
7:00 AM
Breakfast with the Exhibitors
8:00 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:15 AM
Keynote Address
AI-Integrated Welding Automation and Inspection History Doesn’t Repeat Itself, but it Often Rhymes
Jeff Noruk
AI-Integrated Welding Automation and Inspection History Doesn’t Repeat Itself, but it Often Rhymes
Jeff Noruk
Rio Grande B
San Antonio
9:30 AM
Giving Birth to “AWStin”: AWS’s Journey to Implementing Artificial Intelligence
Carey Chen
Carey Chen
Why Good Coatings Inspections and Documentation Matter
Roger Abercrombie
Roger Abercrombie
10:15 AM
Break with the Exhibitors
10:45 AM
Artificial Intelligence in Welding Inspection
Lee Pielaet
Lee Pielaet
Beyond the Checklist: Elevating Inspection Through Education and Growth
Andy Shingledecker
Andy Shingledecker
11:45 AM
The 2025 RCSC Specification for Structural Joints / High-Strength Bolts
Robert Shaw
Robert Shaw
Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE): Surface Preparation, Application, and Inspection Considerations
Jennifer Pratt
Jennifer Pratt
12:30 PM
Lunch and Networking with the Exhibitors
1:30 PM
AI and the Inspector’s Eye
Cal Pepper
Cal Pepper
AISC Workforce Development and Workforce Initiatives
Lisa Patel + Todd Alwood
Lisa Patel + Todd Alwood
2:30 PM
Lessons Learned/An Erector’s Take on Inspections
Tim Duke
Tim Duke
Meet Clark: Putting the AI in AISC
Luke Faulkner
Luke Faulkner
3:15 PM
Break with the Exhibitors
3:45 PM
Building the Next Generation of Structural Steel Inspectors
Christian Crosby
Christian Crosby
The Dinosaur Is Dead: Evolving Inspection and Surveying Tech
Uchenna Agu
Uchenna Agu
4:45 PM
From NASCAR Guy to CWI
William Evans
William Evans
Visual Inspection of Welds
David Viar
David Viar
5:30 PM
Welcome Reception – Exhibit Hall
Day Two | Wednesday, February 4th
7:00 AM
Breakfast with the Exhibitors
Rio Grande B
San Antonio
8:00 AM
What’s New in the AWS D1.1:2025 That Affects Inspectors?
Rich Campbell
Rich Campbell
Elevating Inspection Through Education and Growth
Andy Shingledecker
Andy Shingledecker
9:00 AM
Inspection: Do’s and Don’ts of Steel and Coatings Projects
Kimmer Kline / James Gravley
Kimmer Kline / James Gravley
Ethics of a Certified Welding Inspector: A Reminder for Doing it Right
Mike Gase
Mike Gase
9:45 AM
Break with the Exhibitors
10:15 AM
Modern Dynamics in Steel Bridge Shop Inspection
Ronnie Medlock + Robin Dunlap
Ronnie Medlock + Robin Dunlap
AISC AI Initiatives
Luke Faulkner
Luke Faulkner
11:15 AM
Future Welding Inspector (FWI): Identify Welding Defects/Discontinuities!
Shanen Aranmor
Shanen Aranmor
Maximizing Service Life of Protective Coatings and Linings
Lake Barrett
Lake Barrett
12:00 PM
Lunch and Networking with the Exhibitors
1:00 PM
Meeting Regulatory and Code Requirements through Flawed Mockups
Jeremy Ring
Jeremy Ring
Corrosion Prevention and Materials Selection
William Roth
William Roth
2:00 PM
Critical Compliance & Inspection Requirements Chapters 360-N + 341J
Larry Kruth
Larry Kruth
Intermodal Total Focusing Method and Multi-Technique Ultrasonic Sizing Analysis
Will Haworth
Will Haworth
2:45 PM
Break with the Exhibitors
3:15 PM
Qualifying & Auditing Digital Radiography Systems in Pipeline Welding
Amanda Young
Amanda Young
4:15 PM
Human Expertise + Machine Intelligence: Redefining the Inspector’s Role
Jason Becker
Jason Becker
5:00 PM
End of Conference