The Welding, Joining and Manufacturing Conference and Exhibition (#WeldJoinExpo26) is a flagship event for welding, joining and allied technologies in the UK.  Created by TWI / The Welding Institute, this event is taking place at TWI Cambridge on 7 July, 2026.

TWI / The Welding Institute has over 100 years of industry experience and heritage. We have been responsible for innovations and technical breakthroughs in welding, joining and manufacturing technologies in our history, such as the invention of friction stir welding and the first-ever autonomous weld performed in space.

Their highly respected and internationally renowned experts have also been instrumental in the creation of industry-wide codes and standards, giving us a unique perspective on industry. Because we work across all industry sectors, from aerospace to power, we are able to take solutions from one area and apply them to another for the benefit of our Industrial Members. As well as providing consultancy and support services to industry, TWI / The Welding Institute offers Professional Membership for individuals, providing career advice, guidance and more.

In addition, TWI Training delivers industry-recognised training for both individuals and organisation, and TWI Certification delivers third-party certification, providing assurance to industry of the competence and compliance of people, products and procedures, and acting as a comprehensive source of client confidence and industry compliance on a worldwide scale.

About WeldJoinExpo26

As the premier event for welding, joining and allied technologies in the UK, WeldJoinExpo26 will bring together experts and professionals from across industry for keynote speeches, presentations, and industry-specific workshops, including valued input from bodies including Make UK and Make UK Defence, the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI), the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Engineering Council, JCB, and the Nuclear Industry Association (NIA).

To find out more about the event, and to learn more about the speakers who will be presenting on the day, please click here.