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SUMMARY:UKOPA Welding Workshop
DESCRIPTION:UKOPA Welding Assurance Workshop \nDate: Tuesday 15th September\nTime: 10:00 – 15:00\nLocation: Meetpoint Midlands (located in IGEM House) 26 & 28 High St\, Kegworth\, Derby DE74 2DA) \nPurpose \nFollowing 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. \nThe 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. \nWhat to Expect \n✅ Technical industry presentation\n✅ Expert panel discussion\n✅ Interactive roundtable workshops\n✅ Networking opportunities\n✅ Prioritisation of future UKOPA activities \nAgenda \n9:30 – 10:00  \nArrival and Registration \n10:00 – 10:15\nWelcome & Industry Context \n10:15 – 11:00\nTechnical Session: Welding Assurance – Lessons from Failure \n11:00 – 11:15\nRefreshment Break \n11:15 – 12:00\nIndustry Panel Discussion: Who Owns Welding Quality? \n12:00 – 12:45\nLunch & Networking \n12:45 – 13:30\nRoundtable Session 1: Where Are the Gaps? \n13:30 – 14:15\nRoundtable Session 2: What Should UKOPA Do? \n14:15 – 14:45\nFeedback & Industry Prioritisation \n14:45 – 15:00\nNext Steps & Close \nWorkshop Outputs \nThe outputs from the day will help UKOPA identify: \n\nCommon industry-wide welding assurance challenges\nFuture guidance and good practice needs\nTraining and competency opportunities\nAreas requiring closer collaboration between operators and the wider supply chain\n\nYour experience and perspective will directly help shape future UKOPA welding and inspection initiatives.
URL:https://ukopa.co.uk/event/ukopa-welding-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Meetpoint Midlands (located in IGEM House) 26 & 28 High St\, Kegworth\, Derby DE74 2DA\, IGEM House\, 26 & 28 High St\, Kegworth\, Derbyshire\, DE74 2DA\, United Kingdom
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