UKOPA Welding Assurance Workshop
Date: Tuesday 15th September
Time: 10:00 – 15:00
Location: Meetpoint Midlands (located in IGEM House) 26 & 28 High St, Kegworth, Derby DE74 2DA)
Purpose
Following the success of UKOPA’s initial welding and inspection workshop, this event will bring together operators, contractors, welding specialists, inspection providers and industry stakeholders to explore how we collectively improve welding assurance across the pipeline lifecycle.
The workshop will focus on identifying common industry challenges, sharing perspectives from across the supply chain, and helping shape future UKOPA guidance, training and good practice initiatives.
What to Expect
✅ Technical industry presentation
✅ Expert panel discussion
✅ Interactive roundtable workshops
✅ Networking opportunities
✅ Prioritisation of future UKOPA activities
Agenda
9:30 – 10:00
Arrival and Registration
10:00 – 10:15
Welcome & Industry Context
10:15 – 11:00
Technical Session: Welding Assurance – Lessons from Failure
11:00 – 11:15
Refreshment Break
11:15 – 12:00
Industry Panel Discussion: Who Owns Welding Quality?
12:00 – 12:45
Lunch & Networking
12:45 – 13:30
Roundtable Session 1: Where Are the Gaps?
13:30 – 14:15
Roundtable Session 2: What Should UKOPA Do?
14:15 – 14:45
Feedback & Industry Prioritisation
14:45 – 15:00
Next Steps & Close
Workshop Outputs
The outputs from the day will help UKOPA identify:
- Common industry-wide welding assurance challenges
- Future guidance and good practice needs
- Training and competency opportunities
- Areas requiring closer collaboration between operators and the wider supply chain
Your experience and perspective will directly help shape future UKOPA welding and inspection initiatives.