Welding Digest

The Inspection Expo & Conference (IEC) will be held in St. Louis, MO, from February 5–7, 2025, bringing together top experts from the American Welding Society (AWS), American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), and Nondestructive Testing Management Association (NDTMA). This event will showcase the latest advancements in welding inspection, nondestructive evaluation (NDE), and protective coatings.

Designed for professionals at all levels, the 2.5-day IEC offers a unique opportunity to gain actionable strategies for improving inspection practices, explore cutting-edge technologies, and connect directly with the industry’s foremost subject matter experts. Attendees will discover key advancements in topics related to steel construction, welding inspection, materials protection and performance, and nondestructive testing.  

“The cost of attending the Inspection Expo & Conference is minuscule compared to the long-term value of industry connections,” said Todd Niemann, of Fickett Structural Solutions and D1 Committee Chairman. “It’s an investment in your business when you connect your employees to experts and thought leaders in an industry that provides a nearly infinite resource of welding knowledge.”

Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, technical sessions, roundtable dialogues, networking, and hands-on demonstrations, the IEC will equip attendees with tools and resources needed to improve the quality of their plans, drawings, documentation, visual inspections, procedures, and testing processes. Featured topics include failure analysis, ethics, and evolving inspection standards.

What’s Included with Registration:

• Full access to keynote presentations and the exhibit hall 
• Networking opportunities, including Exhibitor Happy Hours
• Complimentary lunch and coffee breaks

Exclusive Pre-Conference Event:

Kick off your IEC experience with Failure Analysis of Welded Components: Cracking & Corrosion on February 4, 2025. This exclusive session provides in-depth insights into failure mechanisms in welded components. Register separately or bundle this session with your IEC registration for a complete learning experience.

Exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities are available.

For more information and to register, visit aws.org/iec.