Awareness Day 2025: Innovation in Corrosion Engineering
The Corrosion Engineering Division (CED) is excited to host its annual Working Day and Symposium on 24th April 2025, aligning with Corrosion Awareness Day. This year’s event will take place at the Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre in Teesside, bringing together experts, industry leaders, and academics to discuss “Innovations in Corrosion Engineering for Sustainable Energy Systems.”
Why You Should Attend?
With the global energy transition in full force, corrosion remains a critical challenge across industries, from renewable energy infrastructure to CCUS, hydrogen, geothermal, and offshore wind. This event will explore innovative solutions and emerging technologies that enhance the durability and sustainability of energy systems.
Event Highlights
- Industry Talks from experts in sectors including Energy, Nuclear, Coatings, and Cathodic Protection.
- Young ICorr Representative providing fresh perspectives and emerging trends.
- Presentation of the 2024 Paul McIntyre Award Winner, celebrating excellence in corrosion engineering.
- Guided Tour of the Net Zero Centre, offering a first-hand look at state-of-the-art research facilities.
- Networking Opportunities with like-minded corrosion professionals.
Programme Overview
| Start Time | Description | Speaker Name | CED WP Category | Topic |
| 10:00 | Registration and Welcome Drinks | ALL | ALL | Networking |
| 10:30 | Welcome and Introduction | Danny Burkle | Introduction | Introduction to the day and theme |
| 10:35 | Introduction to NZIIC | Gari Harris | Introduction | Introduction to NZIIC activities by the NZIIC director |
| 10:40 | Technical Talk 1 | Danny Burkle | All Energy | Challenges and opportunities in corrosion testing in CCUS applications |
| 11:00 | Technical Talk 2 | Amber Sykes | Young ICorr / ALL Energy | Corrosion challenges in geothermal energy systems – electrochemistry in an autoclave |
| 11:30 | Lunch and Working Group Discussions | ALL | ALL | Lunch + CED plans and direction in the future / open floor discussions |
| 12:30 | The Paul McIntyre Award Presentation | Yunnan Gao | PM Award | Presentation of the Paul McIntyre award by the ICorr president |
| 12:40 | Technical Talk 3 | PM Winner | PM Award | Presentation from the Paul McIntyre award winner |
| 13:05 | Technical Talk 4 | Ivan Gutierrez | All Energy | Corrosion and the energy transition: practical insights from real-world projects |
| 13:30 | Net Zero Tour | Ellis Marshall | Tour | net zero facilities/labs tour |
| 14:15 | Technical Talk 5 | Net Zero Representative | All Energy | Corrosion related activities and research at NZIIC |
| 14:40 | Technical Talk 6 | Pedro Maria Alonso | Coatings | Innovative coatings for offshore corrosion protection: advancing sustainability with recycled and natural components |
| 15:05 | Technical Talk 7 | Zsolt Ronafalvi | Cathodic Protection | Cathodic protection challenges and innovation across renewable energy assets |
| 15:30 | Closing Remarks | Danny Burkle | Closing Remarks | Closing remarks and what’s next for the CED
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Meet Our Sponsors: A huge thank you to our event sponsors:
Registration and Sponsorship Opportunities
Event Fees: £75 (ICorr Members), £95 (Non-Members), FREE (Students) – Fee’s include refreshments and lunch
Exhibition Stand Package: £200 + VAT (includes one delegate pass)
Early Bird Discount: 10% off before 5th April 2025
Contact Danny Burkle
(Chair, ICorr Corrosion Engineering Division) for more information or to secure your place:
Email: CEDchair@icorr.org
Telephone: +44 (0) 7734830749
Spaces are limited – register now to join us!
Danny Burkle
Chair, ICorr Corrosion Engineering Division
