Having considered the uncertainties associated with continued and varied travel restrictions, and the economic effects caused by the pandemic, it has been decided that also the 74th Annual Assembly will be held online. With this event, the IIW is coming back to its traditions, with a program enriched to include more content, such as the International Conference, the opening & award ceremonies, as well as a closing event.
Also in the 2021 edition, it is our goal that the virtual Assembly meets the needs of the IIW Community: presentations, discussions, development of documents and best practices, general interaction and sharing. Also in the 2021 edition, it is our goal that the virtual Assembly meets the needs of the IIW Community: presentations, discussions, development of documents and best practices, general interaction and sharing.
The Event will be hosted on an interactive and responsive web-based platform which can operate on any device and allows to implement the IIW Online Annual Assembly with various participation modalities.
All the functionalities of a traditional meeting will be covered and even extended, including panel discussions, voting, Q&A etc. The meeting technology has been updated for more interaction during sessions and amongst participants, to let attendees better enjoy our joining atmosphere.
To join the 74th Annual Assembly you just need to register on-line and, in accordance with the profile chosen or assigned, you will be able to explore the program, select the Commission you would like to join, explore the virtual exhibition areas or simply stay up to date with worldwide professionals in the field of welding and joining.
The 74th IIW Annual Assembly and International Conference will be held on 7 to 21 July 2021 as follows: