The kids are fully back to school and welding events are fully underway in the month of September. Fill up on industry news, the basics of welding, attend a leadership conference and more in the month of International Talk Like a Pirate Day!
I didn’t include events that already took place or are no longer open for registration.
Welding Events in the United States
imX-Interactive Manufacturing Experience – Las Vegas, NV
“Get ready to eXperience a new level of knowledge transfer, interactive exhibits and integrated educational sessions at this industry-changing event.
imX is an “invitation only,” three-day interactive manufacturing experience that gives you the opportunity to meet face-to-face with industry experts about the latest technologies and processes necessary to meet rapidly changing business requirements.” – Event Description
Dates: September 12, 2011 – September 14, 2011
Fees: Go to event website to register and inquire
Location:
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
14th Annual Aluminum Welding Conference – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
“At this conference, a distinguished panel of aluminum-industry experts will survey the state of the art in aluminum welding technology and practice.
The 14th Aluminum Welding Conference will also provide several opportunities for you to network informally with speakers and other participants, as well as visit an exhibition showcasing products and services available to the aluminum welding industry.” – Event Description
Date: September 20, 2011 – September 21, 2011
Fees: Registration For Members: $550.00 | Non-members: $680.00
Location:
Embassy Suites
1100 SE 17th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Basic Welding – Lincoln, MA
“This class is designed with the beginner in mind, or those needing a refresher course. Learn how to weld in this six hour (two Saturdays) session. The goal of this workshop is to teach you to be comfortable making clean welds , and understand the essentials of welding metal.” – Event Description
Dates: September 24, 2011 – October 01, 2011
Fees/ Requirements: $85.00 – Participants must be 14+ and wear protective clothing
Location: Lincoln, MA
Resistance Welding 101 Seminar – Springfield, OH
“Resistance welding looks so simple that it rarely gets the attention it deserves until problems arise. Basic understanding of the process can help avoid expensive quality problems. . . You can take the mystery out of the resistance-welding process by attending the September Ohio Valley District meeting with speaker Randy Darby from T. J. Snow Company.” – Event Description
Dates: September 27, 2011, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Fees: PMA (Precision Metalforming Association) Members: $40.00 | Non-members: $60.00
Location:
Pentaflex, Inc.
4981 Gateway Blvd.
Springfield, OH 45502
AWMI Metal Industries Leadership Conference – National Harbor, MD
“Association of Women in the Metal Industries (AWMI) is an organization of professionals, founded in California in 1981, to promote and develop the growth of women in the metal industries. AWMI believes that women in similar industries can benefit themselves and their companies through relationships, education and shared knowledge.” – Event Description
Dates: September 29, 2011 – October 01, 2011
Fees: Registration required. View requirements online.
Location:
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, MD 20745
Welding Events Across the Border and Overseas
MetEx India 2011 Exhibition – Bangalore, INDIA
“MetEx India – International Exhibition on Metal, Metallurgical Technologies & Services is the initiative taken by The Indian Institute of Metals, Bangalore Chapter and Koelnmesse YA Tradefair Private Limited with the support from the Industry and other important associations from India and abroad to create a platform to the Metal Industry which is ever growing and one of the most significant industry of the Indian Economy.” – Event Description
Dates: September 22, 2011 – September 24, 2011
Fees: Email metex@caspian-events.com for more information
Location:
Bangalore International Exhibition Centre,
10th Mile, Tumkur Road, Madavara Post
Dasanapure Hobli, Bangalore-562123, India