THURSDAY , AUGUST 6TH, 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
Current TechTalk Abstracts
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Director Of Client Services
Presentation Title: Evaluating the Impact of Transmission Line Reconductoring on Pipeline AC Mitigation Performance using Remote Monitoring Techniques
Abstract: Reconductoring of high-voltage transmission lines can significantly alter electromagnetic coupling conditions with nearby pipelines, affecting induced AC voltages and current densities and, consequently, AC mitigation system performance. Variations in conductor type, phase spacing, and line geometry are evaluated with respect to their influence on pipeline interference levels. This talk discusses the application of remote monitoring techniques to track changes in AC voltage, current density, and mitigation response under evolving transmission line configurations. Continuous monitoring provides time-correlated data that enables comparison with predictive modeling results and supports validation of mitigation design assumptions. The work demonstrates how remote monitoring improves technical understanding of reconductoring impacts and supports proactive management of AC interference in accordance with NACE SP21424.
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Business Development Leader
Presentation Title: Overcome Capacitance Effects on Interrupted Surveys
Abstract: Discuss how the Next Generation Decoupler is the most effective way to over-come capacitance by utilizing the latest technology available as to traditional solutions.
Discuss traditional solutions and the issues and concerns with those solutions that do not fully compensate for capacitance issues.
Discuss the Next Generation solution and the case studies the demonstrate how the technology overcomes the capacitance issues.
Discuss operating parameters of the next generation decoupler versus traditional decouplers and how traditional decouplers are still necessary.
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Vice President of Engineering
Presentation Title: Evolution of Modern Reference Electrodes
Abstract: Modern, integrated field reference electrodes for cathodic protection contain a variety of sensing elements: These include the electrode itself, active AC coupons, active DC coupons, native DC coupons, and ER probes. These complex sensors have evolved not because of manufacturers, but because of technicians and engineers who have encountered problems in the field. These technicians and engineers are supported by updated regulations from standardizing bodies like AMPP. This presentation will summarize the current state of integrated reference electrodes, explore their usage and immediate benefits, and introduce the regulatory background and standard of each component.
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Business Development Manager
Presentation Title: Utilizing Corrosion Inhibitors for Hydrotesting
Abstract: Adding Corrosion Inhibitors to hydrotesting fluid(s) can greatly speed up the implementation process of bringing a pipe or vessel online. A case study can be shown as to how the formation of iron oxide within the structure is reduced, allowing for faster pigging, and subsequent odorization of the line.
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Business Development Manager
Presentation Title: Wire Connections: A history on current and new technologies
Abstract: This presentation covers all forms of wire connection methods used in the Cathodic Protection industry. I provide a brief history of exothermic welding, pin brazing, and cold solder connections. The presentation reviews safety measures, benefits of each method, and disadvantages of each method. This is a great way to ensure users are knowledgeable on how each application is properly applied and which method is best for their application.