EWF is pleased to share information about the upcoming Welding Innovations Network (WIN) Webinar, entitled “Welding and Fabrication Innovation: The New Zealand Experience – From Seismic Resilience and Certification to Circular Design, Automation and AI”, taking place on 7 and 8 December 2026.

The webinar will explore how applied research, standards development, industry training and certification can contribute to strengthening national welding and fabrication capabilities, using New Zealand's experience as a practical example.

This international initiative is organised through the collaboration of four organisations forming the Welding Innovations Network (WIN): HERA (Heavy Engineering Research Association), IIW-India, the Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW), and the CWB Association. Their cooperation aims to facilitate the transfer of knowledge and expertise from international specialists to industry professionals and organisations worldwide.

Webinar dates and registration

To accommodate participants across different geographical regions and time zones, the webinar will be delivered on two separate occasions:

Session 1 – CWB Association (Americas North and South)

• Date: 7 December 2026
• Registration: Register via Eventbrite

Session 2 – SAIW / IIW-India (Africa, Europe, Indian sub-continent, Asia and Australasia)

• Date: 8 December 2026
• Lisbon / London: 09:00–10:30
• Registration: Register via Google Forms

Each webinar session will last approximately 1.5 hours, including 30 minutes dedicated to questions and discussion.

EWF encourages its members, partners and the wider welding and manufacturing community to take part in this international knowledge-sharing initiative.

For further information, please contact the respective organising organisations:

• CWB Association – Americas
• SAIW – Africa and Europe
• IIW-India – SAARC and Middle East