NACE CORROSION 2010 largest conference in a decade

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(2010), "NACE CORROSION 2010 largest conference in a decade", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 57 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/acmm.2010.12857eac.002

NACE CORROSION 2010 largest conference in a decade

Article Type: Conferences, training and publications From: Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Volume 57, Issue 5

CORROSION 2010 in San Antonio, Texas launched on Sunday, March 14 with unbridled enthusiasm. Rich in content and connection to the world’s leading experts on the practical, theoretical, and innovative solutions on the many aspects of corrosion’s profound impact on infrastructure, CORROSION 2010 attracted over 5,800 attendees from more than 40 countries. By all measures this was the largest NACE conference in a decade, a clear demonstration that the challenges and economic impact of corrosion are gaining overwhelming attention on the world scene despite a down global economy. The combination of forums, symposia, technical sessions, and meetings, and more than 340 exhibiting companies offered diverse and impactful content for all.

“This event far exceeded our expectations,” said Delmar Doyle, Interim Executive Director of NACE International. “The vibrant exchange of ideas and the generation of new information will have far-reaching impact.”

The content of the conference touched many of the world’s key industries, including oil and gas pipelines, water and wastewater systems, bridges and roads, marine and shipbuilding, nuclear power generation, electric utility transmission and distribution, and the Department of Defense.

At the end of the conference, Chris Fowler, Corrosion Director of UK-based Exova, became President of NACE International. “This conference was remarkable on many levels,” said Dr Fowler. “Perhaps, the most interesting was that I witnessed students from many nations – Spain, Israel, Germany and Iraq, for example – working in harmony. Corrosion breaks down more than infrastructure – it breaks down cultural barriers.”

A complete wrap-up showing the successes and highlights of CORROSION 2010 is available at: www.nace.org/c2010wrap-up

NACE International, The Corrosion Society, based in Houston, Texas, has over 22,800 members in 110 countries. It is recognized worldwide as the largest professional association dedicated to protecting people, assets, and the environment from the impact of corrosion. It was founded in 1943 and offers technical training and certification programs, sponsors conferences, and produces industry standards, reports, publications, and software to prevent and mitigate corrosion.