Institute of Corrosion

North West Branch - Committee Meeting
2025-10-14 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-08 18:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London)
In Person Event

London Branch Event - London Materials Society
2025-10-09 18:30 - 21:00 | Lancaster hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL, 35 Craven Terrace, London, W2 3EL, United Kingdom
Arrival – 18:00-18:30 Hours – Refreshments will be provided
Presentation – 18:30- 19:30
Professor Ivan Parkin
“Adventures in Materials Science From Self-cleaning Glass to Radiative Cooling Coatings”
Après presentation – 19:30-20:00 (or later)
Food and drinks
Speaker name: Professor Ivan Parkin
Presentation title: “Adventures in Materials Science From Self-cleaning Glass to Radiative Cooling Coatings”.
Abstract
This talk will give an overview of research in his group over the last 30 years. It will look at photocatalysis and the commercialisation of self-cleaning window glass. It will also look at developing new materials for various functional applications from Healthcare to batteries to carbon dioxide capture and storage and miniaturised gas sensors. Ivan will demonstrate how things can start from the lab and eventually lead to commercialisation in the materials science field.
Biography:
Professor Ivan Parkin is an inorganic materials chemist, who became Faculty Dean of Mathematical & Physical Sciences in October 2016 at University College London (UCL). Prior to his appointment as Dean, he was Head of Department for UCL Chemistry for 6 ½ years. Ivan is a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, a fellow of the Institute of Mining Materials and Metallurgy and a member of Academia Europea. He is a Chartered Chemist and Chartered Scientist. His group have published 1000 publications and he has been awarded 9 medals and prizes from learned societies. He is in the world’s top 6000 citated authors for 2023 by Clarivate and has an H- index of 110.

Midlands Branch - Webinar on Case Studies in Offshore Inspection, Speaker - Neil Cowin, Worley
2025-09-25 17:00 - 18:00

Corrosion Mechanisms in Stainless Steels
2025-09-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-25 10:00 - 16:00 | NMC Venue, 47 Birmingham Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 6PY, United Kingdom
Corrosion causes plant shutdowns, waste of valuable resources, loss or contamination maintenance, expensive over design and jeopardises safety. This course addresses the various corrosion mechanisms which can occur when using stainless steel materials in various industries. Real-life case studies and solutions from our vast experience in Failure Analysis will be presented. Course cost: £425 + VAT for BSSA & ICORR members,£475 + VAT for non-members
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Oman Corrosion and Material Innovation Summit
2025-09-15 09:00 - 2025-09-17 17:00
15-17 September 2025
Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat
Oman Corrosion and Material Innovation Summit
Event Partner: Institute of Corrosion
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2025 EUROCORR
2025-09-07 09:00 - 2025-09-11 17:00
In Stravnager, Norway

2025 UK-China Corrosion Summit
2025-09-03 09:00 - 2025-09-04 17:00
Wednesday 3 September 2025: One Day Conference plus Evening Conference Dinner.
Thursday 4 September 2025: Half Day University Visit and Half Day Industrial Visit.
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2025 Corrosion Awareness Day: Introduction to Corrosion and Cathodic Protection
2025-08-26 08:30 - 16:30
The Institute of Corrosion Aberdeen branch, warmly invites you to attend its 2025 Corrosion Awareness Event.

Our previous events have proved very successful attracting a large audience and early booking is advised.

This year’s event will focus on the principles and costs of corrosion with a featured introduction to prevention by “Cathodic Protection (CP),” aiming to address current challenges and sharing of latest technologies and strategies in managing corrosion by this method.

Highlights include presentations and case studies by industry experts, demonstrations by our key sponsor AUTOMA (of Italy) and networking opportunities.

Event details:

Tuesday 26th Aug 2025, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm

8.30 am – Registration

We very much look forward to you joining us on the day.

How to Register

Step 1: Payment is via the Institute of Corrosion website
Step 2: Complete the delegate registration form: Online Registration (to be completed by all delegates)

On behalf of the Aberdeen Committee, we thank you for your continued support.

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Midlands Branch - Online Web Event - AI Powered Corrosion Mapping on Ships
2025-08-21 17:00 - 18:00
We’re pleased to invite you to the next session in the ICorr Midlands “AI in Corrosion” webinar series – Webinar titled ‘AI-Powered Corrosion Mapping on Ships’ highlighting how artificial intelligence is advancing corrosion monitoring in the maritime sector.
Our guest speaker, Leroy Dias, founder of SteelCorr and developer of the Digital Paint Report (DPR)© app, will explore how AI, intelligent imaging, and remote data processing are enabling proactive and efficient hull maintenance across global fleets.

Webinar Details:
Talk Title: AI-Powered Corrosion Mapping on Ships
Date: Thursday 21st August 2025
Time: 17:00–18:00 (UK time)
Location: Online (Zoom)
Cost: Free for ICorr members
Register Here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DakNNMkoQFWdBjzCO0_sWA

Abstract:
AI is influencing corrosion management faster than ever. Like in this case of Digital Paint Report (DPR) is a cloud based, AI driven tool designed to assist shipowners and operators in remotely monitoring coating and corrosion conditions aboard their vessels.
Steelcorr innovated by creating this “Digital Paint Report (DPR)© app, an AI-powered Corrosion and Hull Fouling Monitoring solution”, that is used by 500+ Ships globally. Leveraging machine learning algorithms, the app analyses uploaded images to detect areas of coating breakdown, grade corrosion severity, and track trends over time. It presents an intuitive dashboard with actionable insights, enabling more timely, consistent maintenance planning and reducing reliance on labour-intensive visual surveys. Already deployed on hundreds of vessels, the DPR app has demonstrated how intelligent imaging and remote data processing can significantly streamline hull maintenance workflows.

Speaker:
Leroy Dias, Founder – SteelCorr & Digital Paint Report
AMPP Certified Coating Specialist & Senior Corrosion Technologist
FROSIO Certified Paint Inspector

Programme:
17:00 – 17:35 | Presentation
17:35 – 18:00 | Q&A with the Speaker

CPD Certificates: Available on request – please email: midlandschair@icorr.org
We look forward to welcoming you to the session.

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ICorr NE Branch Summer Social Event - Kindly Sponsored by Jotun
2025-07-31 17:00 - 22:00
Thursday 31st July 2025
Tyne River Walk
3 mile scenic walk along the River Tyne from Wylam to Newburn. Meet in Newcastle, Wylam or Newburn (see times below). Option to walk back to Wylam and catch train back to Newcastle.
Refreshments kindly provided by Jotun.
RSVP: nechair@icorr.org
Event Programme (members and non-members welcome):
17:23 – 17:41 – Train from Newcastle Central Statin to Wylam
17:45 – 18:30 – Meet Boathouse Pub , Wylam
18:30 – 19:30 – Walk Boathouse to The Keelman Pub, Newburn
19:30- 20:30 – Meet Keelman Pub.
21:00 – Taxi back to Newcastle/walk back to Wylam

Central Scotland Event
2025-07-30 18:00 - 19:30
Topic: Composite Repairs for Pipework – Standard and Advanced
In-Person Event

Central Scotland Event
2025-06-26 18:00 - 21:00
Topic: Catching the IR-free potential: an overview of the remaining IR components in Off measurements, and importance of the design for PRE with integrated coupon.
In-person Event

Central Scotland Event
2025-06-25 17:30 - 19:20
Topic: Enhancing Spot-Welding Efficiency: Assessing the precision of response surface methodology in predicting optimal parameters
Hybrid Event

Aberdeen Branch AGM and Technical Presentation
2025-06-24 18:00 - 20:00
Aberdeen Branch AGM and Technical Presentation – “A Deeper Dive into CUI Management Evolutions and Challenges”
Online Event
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ICorr NE Branch & NEIMME Technical Evening
2025-06-19 17:30 - 20:30 | Neville Hall Westgate Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE1, Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 1SE
Water, water everywhere…. but is it safe to use?
Presented by Barry Turner A look at the global water situation; is there a water crisis and the availability of fresh water and its distribution. How pipelines help the distribution of fresh drinkable water and why internal coatings are important.
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CEOCOR 2025 CONGRESS
2025-05-26 09:00 - 2025-05-28 17:00
Venue: La Mole in ANCONA, ITALY

ICorr Certified MIC Technologist Training Course
2025-05-19 09:00 - 2025-05-23 17:00
The Certified Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC) training course is available twice in 2025 by the Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) to meet the increasing demand from industry.
MIC is the least understood phenomenon of corrosion despite it was confirmed as the prime cause of a number of high-profile failures around the world with devastating effect on health, safety, reliability and finance of operations, company reputation and the environment. Around 20% of all corrosion failures are primarily due to the metabolic activities of microorganisms in industrial systems, with an estimated annual cost of UDS 2.5 billion to the oil and gas industry.
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London Branch - May Social Event
2025-05-08 14:30 - 21:00
Places are limited and Booking is Essential if people want to attend either of the walks. PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK

Event Timing: 8 May 2025 2:30 pm to 4:00pm & 5:45pm to 9:00pm

Event Address:

Event 1: High Gate Cemetery, Swain’s Ln, London N6 6PJ at 2:30pm &

Event 2: Meet outside Edgware Road U/G station (District/Circle Line), Chapel Street, NW1, by the statue of the window cleaner at 5:45pm. The walk ends with a dinner at “The Mitre” Lancaster Gate.
Note: The May social event is only open to ICorr London branch members and their partners.
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UAE Branch Event - Online Event
2025-05-06 17:45
18:00 (GST, GMT+4) Hrs on Tuesday 6th May, 2025
Registration for the Event
Event is FREE to Attend
Event Programme: All times are GST (Gulf Standard Time, GMT+4)
17:45 – 18:00 Webinar Login / Set-Up.18:00 – 18:15 ICorr Introduction, 18:15 – 19:00 Technical Presentation19:00 – 19:15 Q&A Session, 19:15 – 19:30 Closing Remarks
Speaker: Sarah Bagnall
R-TECH Materials (South Wales, The United Kingdom)
Topic: Failure Analysis – An Insight into Forensic Investigation:Failure Mechanisms and Prevention
Abstract:When engineering plant, equipment or components fail in service the consequence can have the potential to be catastrophic for human safety and well-being, the environment and / or continuity of operations. On a lower level, the effect of such occurrences can include the requirement to reschedule production, execution of emergency repairs and missed customer deliveries. The impact of plant failures is undoubtedly negative for plant operators, however, determining the root cause of such failures presents an opportunity to learn from the experience. Adopting such a philosophy is critical to the continual improvement of plant safety, performance, availability, and reliability, whilst reducing maintenance costs. Conducting an effective Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigation provides the opportunity to understand and critically analyse all of the factors that have contributed towards a plant failure. Failure analysis is an essential tool that can be used within an RCA investigation to characterise defects that have caused or contributed to a plant failure event. Determining and understanding the failure mode is critical to being able to deduce the root cause of the failure. When a material fails, it leaves behind a trail of evidence, which can be pieced together to determine the cause of failure. In this presentation, the necessary steps for a materials failure analysis are discussed along with failure mechanisms which may be encountered within the oil and gas industry. Case studies relevant to the industry will also be presented.
About the Presenter:Sarah is a materials engineer and Chartered Engineer specialising in failure analysis particularly for the petrochemical, oil & gas, and power generation industries. With over 700 failure investigations conducted, Sarah has broad experience with a wide range of engineering components, metallic and non-metallic materials, and industries. Sarah has extensive expertise in corrosion of a wide range of materials, particularly for the chemical processing and petrochemical industries. Over the last 10 years, Sarah has developed specialist expertise in the corrosion and thermal degradation of austenitic stainless steels. Sarah is also the Chair of the Wales & South West England branch for the Institute of Corrosion.
We Look Forward to your Attendance.

Central Scotland Event
2025-04-30 18:00 - 21:00
Topic: Selection of internal coatings for pressure vessels
In-person Event

MCF Various: Awaiting details from MCF
2025-04-29
In-Person
Venue: (in Aberdeen)
Venue: Joint Meeting with MCF (All Day)
Organiser: Marine Corrosion Forum

Midland Branch Event
2025-04-28 14:00 - 16:30
Join ICORR Midlands for in-person site visit of the DNV Loughborough lab facilities and AGMEvent Programme:
13:30 – 14:00: Arrival14:00 – 15:00: Lab Tour15:00 – 16:00: Presentations (Case Studies)16:00 – 16:30: AGM
Please RSVP latest by 23rd April 2025 by email to: Uzma.Anjum@dnv.com
Places limited to 30 members and is on First Come First Serve Basis
In spite of well managed design, construction, operation and maintenance activities, there are often numerous factors which can lead to a failure of assets within the energy industry. Determining the technical root cause of such incidents is often only part of the story, with inadequate materials and mechanical knowledge, unsatisfactory management of change processes, and inefficient organisational communication often contributory factors.
What to Expect:
The DNV Integrity Advisory team based in Loughborough (dnv.com) has a broad range of experience relating to failure investigations, engineering studies, and risk management in the energy industry and related sectors. Having recently completed refurbishment of their materials laboratory, they would like to invite ICORR members to attend a tour of these facilities, alongside a presentation providing an overview of their experiences helping clients to understand the primary cause of a range of failure case studies from the renewable, hydrocarbon and electricity industries.
Light refreshments (tea, coffee etc.) will be provided on arrival and during breaks. No PPE is required. Parking is available on the premises.
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CED Working Day
2025-04-24 10:00 - 15:45 | Located at TWI Technology Centrre, Ferrous Road, Middlesborough, TS2 1DJ, United Kingdom
We are excited to invite you to the ICorr Corrosion Engineering Division (CED) Working Day & Symposium, taking place on Thursday, 24th April 2025 at the Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre, Middlesbrough.
This year’s theme, “Innovations in Corrosion Engineering for Sustainable Energy Systems,” will bring together leading industry experts, researchers, and professionals to discuss the latest advancements in CCUS, hydrogen, geothermal, offshore wind, and other sustainable energy sectors.
Why Attend?

Engage with industry leaders through technical talks and panel discussions
Exclusive facility tour of the Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre
Network with like-minded professionals from across the corrosion industry
Paul McIntyre Award Presentation– celebrating excellence in corrosion engineering
Exhibition stands
showcasing the latest innovations and solutions

Due to venue capacity, spaces are strictly limited, and we expect high demand. Early registration is strongly recommended to secure your place.

Event Fees: £75 (ICorr Members), £95 (Non-Members), FREE for Students and YICorr Members
Exhibition Stand Package: £200 + VAT (includes one delegate pass)

Register Now – Limited Spaces Available!
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and collaborate with leading corrosion professionals.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact Danny on CEDChair@icorr.org.
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World Corrosion Awareness Day
2025-04-24 08:00 - 17:00

Midlands Branch Event
2025-04-16 17:00
Webinar in series ‘AI in Corrosion’. Speaker – Kashif Salim, Abyss Solutions, Australia
Online event

5pm UK – 6pm UK

London Branch event - John Thomson of Denso, on "Field Joint Coatings
2025-04-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Lancaster hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL, 35 Craven Terrace, London, W2 3EL, United Kingdom
The London Branch of the Institute of Corrosion would like to invite you to the April 2025 meeting.
The meeting will be held on the 10th of April 2025 at:
The York Room, Lancaster Hall Hotel35 Craven TerraceLondonW2 3EL
Door opens at 18:00.
This month’s talk is:
John Thomson “A NOVEL FIELD JOINT COATING SYSTEM FOR OFFSHORE PIPELAY”.
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Wales and South-West Branch Event
2025-04-09 18:00 - 21:00
TBC –
