Join us at The Welding Institute Members’ Day 2025

We are pleased to announce that registrations are now open for The Welding Institute Members’ Day 2025, taking place on Tuesday 10 June at the TWI Technology Centre in Middlesbrough.

This is an in-person event that is free of cost and themed around, ‘Advancing Skills for Manufacturing and Inspection’. It offers a unique opportunity for learners, training candidates, and professionals at all levels to connect with experts across the welding and inspection industry, gain insights into current and emerging trends, and explore the many ways that TWI Training is supporting skills development across the UK.

A full day of learning, networking and innovation, Members’ Day 2025 promises a varied and engaging programme that includes:

Keynote presentations from industry leaders
Panel discussions on education, upskilling and The Welding Institute’s role in shaping workforce readiness
Workshops and testimonials featuring graduates of our popular Skills Boot Camp
A light-hearted yet educational chocolate welding demonstration
STEM outreach highlights and facility tours, including our dive tank demonstration

Whether you're a student considering a career in welding inspection or an experienced technician looking to broaden your skillset, you can also be someone interested in how training drives industrial innovation.

Confirmed speakers include:

Paul Woollin, CEng FWeldI, Director of Research, TWI
Stephen Wisniewski, CEng MWeldI, Interim Associate Director of Training and Examinations
Joanna Nicholas, Consultant Welding Engineer
Michelle Forster, MWeldI, NDT Group Manager
David Bage, AWeldI, Welding Inspection Programme Manager

External experts will also bring fresh perspectives, including:

Jamie Cater, Senior Policy Manager (Employment), Make UK, who will lead a Q&A session on Skills for an Industrial Strategy
Richard Humphreys, Managing Director, Norton Projects, delivering insights on Advances in Subsea Inspection
Don Atkinson, EngTech TechWeldI, President of The Welding Institute’s Teesside Branch, discussing Attracting and Developing the Welding Skills for the Future

Why Should You Attend?

Enhance your understanding of current trends in welding and inspection
Connect with fellow professionals, students, trainers, and industry leaders
Get inspired by real stories from Skills Boot Camp participants
Explore the facilities and training capabilities of TWI’s Middlesbrough centre

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone considering a course with TWI Training, or those looking to progress further in their welding, inspection, or NDT careers, to get a real-world view of the learning environment and hear from those at the heart of industry innovation.

Spaces are Limited – Register Now

The Welding Institute Members’ Day is completely free to attend, but space is limited, and places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

To view the full agenda and secure your spot, please visit our webpage.