First Speakers announced for the 2nd Annual Assembly and International Conference of The Welding Federation
The first series of speakers has been announced for The Welding Federation’s 2nd Annual Assembly and International Conference (TWF Assembly 2024) taking place in Lagos, Nigeria from 5-7 March 2024 under the theme: ‘Materials Manufacturing Technologies: Managing Capacity Africa.’
Speaking across the two days will be, from the International Institute of Welding;
- Dr. Luca Costa, Chief Executive
- Prof. Thomas Boellinghaus, President
In addition to;
- Dr. Mimoun Elboujdaini, Principal Research Scientist, Materials Technology Laboratory, Canada
- Dr. Doug Luciano, Chief Executive, Canadian Welding Bureau
- Renier Mostert, ISO 3834 MCS Coordinator, Southern African Institute of Welding, South Africa
- Abraham Cooper, Liberian Welding Society and Union, Liberia
- Hervé Yimgna Mengouo, Petro Certify Ltd/ Cameroon Welding Association, Cameroon
- Daniel Thomas, Dorect Group, Nigeria
- Dr. Michael Adegbite, Institute of Non-Destructive Testing, Nigeria
- Jacob Olayiwola Aweda, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
- Apeh F. I., Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute, Ota, Ogun State
From the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa;
- Nthabiseng Maledi, Associate Professor, Welding Engineering Program Coordinator
- Dr. Michael Bodunrin, Centre of Excellence in Strong Materials
From the Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute (CMRDI), Egypt;
- Dr. Mohamed Mosalam Ghanem
- Dr. Mohamed Salah Newishy
- Dr. Hamed Abdel-Aleem
From the Department of Welding Engineering and Metal Additive Manufacturing, Cranfield University, United Kingdom;
- Dr. G. S. Barritte
- Dr. W. Suder
- Professor S. Ganguly
- Professor S. Williams
These speakers are the first to be confirmed to feature on the cutting-edge plenary programme, which through the industry experts, researchers and manufacturers leading it, is designed to provide participants with an insight into opportunities and developments in the sector across Africa.
The event, also featuring an international exhibition, attracts an audience of more than 500 executives comprising scientists, engineers, industrialists and policymakers who will interact, review and discuss adoption, adaptation and advances in materials manufacturing technologies.
TWF Assembly 2024 will focus on promoting increased commitment to welding capacity development, increased technical collaborations, and encouraging the adoption of frameworks that increase investors’ attention and confidence of Africa as a preferred hub for cost-effective manufacturing. For full details of the conference programme and participation opportunities visit https://twfassembly2024.org/
