Welding Industry Day- 2026 | VIRTUAL

Our event will share insights on boosting productivity and integrating Canada’s latest innovations into everyday business practices, featuring live speaker presentations and interactive Q&A. This event is FREE for all attendees! Visit the event webpage to view the agenda, speakers and sponsors.

Event Details
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:15 PM EST
Online Platform: Pheedloop

Attendee Tools
For instructions on how to log on and use the virtual event portal, please read the Attendee Guide PDF.

Important Note: You must have access to the Pheedloop website to view the speaker sessions. Attendees will receive follow-up information with instructions closer to the event date.

Event Sessions 
• Opening Announcements and Welcome- Daniela Torelli, CWB Association
• Handheld Laser Beam Welding (HLBW) Safety Considerations- David Werba, Miller Electric
• Unbreakable AI: Autonomic Verification- Colin Gagich, Inference Labs
• Low-Temperature Impact Properties in Materials and Welding: Design-to-Production Considerations- Matthew Yarmuch, Mattco Engineering
• Precision Power Laser: Achieving GTAW Quality at 3-times GMAW Speeds Through Advanced Hot Wire Laser Technology- Kevin Fleming, Lincoln Electric
• Visual-Acoustic AI for Robust Defect Detection in GMAW and WAAM- Cornelius Sawatzky, Xiris Automation Inc.
• CWB Learning Resources: Advancing Welding Education- Cody Vigeant, CWB Group
• Closing and Giveaways- Daniela Torelli, CWB Association

PLEASE NOTE: The schedule is subject to change.

Thanks to our current sponsors!