AWOC's 6th Town Hall Conference will aim to provide professional development and networking opportunities for industry, government and other stakeholders. It will be held in the InnoTech Alberta Auditiorium in Edmonton, hosted and moderated by AWOC. The format will include presentations with Q&A followed by an open discussion panel to further elaborate on the topics presented.
EVENT LOGISTICS
Registration and networking breakfast begins at 7:00am, with the program commencing at 8:00am. After speakers have presented, lunch will be offered, with a follow-up panel of discussion in the afternoon.
PRESENTATIONS
Intro to InnoTech Alberta - Ben Fotty, InnoTech Alberta
Updates to the Codes – ASME Section IX, CSA W59 - Kimberley Meszaros, InnoTech Alberta
New Welding and Automation Technologies at SAIT - Greg Ball, SAIT
Practical Approach to Mechanization vs Automation - Fraser Wheeler, LJ Welding Automation
The Future of Welding Automation - Driven by AI - Ringo Gonzalez, Novarc Technologies
Exploring Changes to Apprenticeship in Alberta - Matt Lawrie, SAIT
Important Changes to CSA B51 Code – 2024 Edition - Robin Antoniuk, ABSA
The Journey of a Welder - Terry Mueller, AWOC
PANEL DISCUSSION
Industry experts representing fab shops, industry associations, regulators and other stakeholders will discuss new welding applications, technology trends and potential regulatory changes with direct feedback from Conference participants
