THURSDAY , AUGUST 13TH, 2026

FAST, FOCUSED TALKS ON REAL CORROSION CHALLENGES — STRAIGHT FROM INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS.

Real Solutions. Real People. Real Impact.

TechTalk is a series of fast, focused talks — 5 minutes each—designed to tackle real challenges in the cathodic protection, coatings, pipeline, and corrosion industries. Specially for corrosion and pipeline professionals, these concise, high-impact presentations showcase actual problems, solutions, and case studies from industry leaders.

What makes TechTalk different is its focus on practical solutions and interactive discussion. Each speaker shares real-world experiences, offering actionable insights that attendees can take back to their own roles or companies. The sessions are designed to pique interest and inspire follow-up conversations during networking and exhibit time, giving participants the chance to connect directly with the experts shaping the industry.

Whether you attend, sponsor, or exhibit, TechTalk provides unique opportunities to engage, learn, and stand out in the industry.

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PRESENTATION STANDARDS

To ensure TechTalk remains a high-impact & solution-driven experience, abstracts and presentations should meet the following criteria:

  • Case Study & Solution Driven – Presentations should highlight a real challenge and the practical solution used to overcome it. Sales pitches or overly promotional content will not be accepted.

  • Concise & Focused – Talks must fit within the 5-minute format and deliver one clear takeaway that attendees can use.

  • Actionable Insights – Share strategies, lessons learned, or innovations that attendees can apply in their own roles or organizations.

  • Industry Relevance – Content must directly serve corrosion and pipeline professionals, with emphasis on cathodic protection, coatings, operations, or integrity challenges.

Who Should Present?

  • Operators sharing field experiences and lessons learned

  • Suppliers providing innovative solutions to common challenges

  • Exhibitors who want to highlight expertise and draw attendees to their booth afterward

Why Present?

This is an exclusive opportunity to:

  • Position Yourself as a Thought Leader

  • Highlight Your Company’s Innovation

  • Drive Booth Traffic & Connections

  • Expand Your Influence