ABOUT 

OUR MISSION:

Our mission is to empower field technicians by building a technician-led community that provides comprehensive education, hands-on training, impactful membership benefits, and accessible, self-funded scholarships. We are committed to advancing careers, raising industry standards, and fostering long-term growth and support.

A Portion of GCCE proceeds benefits CTA’s mission to support the growth of our technician-led association — funding education, hands-on training, impactful membership benefits, and self-funded scholarships for technicians in the field.

Logo of the Corrosion Technicians Association with the tagline "Empowering Technicians. Advancing Careers."
ATTEND GCCE
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THURSDAY , AUGUST 13TH, 2026

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

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WEDNESDAY

AUGUST 12TH, 2026

  • Rectifier Training w/ Don Olson

  • Cathodic Protection Preparation Academy w/ Adam Johnston

THURSDAY MORNING

AUGUST 13TH, 2026

  • Exhibit Halls Grand Opening + Breakfast

  • Keynote Presentation

  • TECHTalk

THURSDAY AFTERNOON

AUGUST 13TH, 2026

  • Cathodic Protection & AC Mitigation Track

  • Coatings Track

  • Internal Track

LOCATION:

Petroleum Club |  111 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503