NIL | BIL Welding Symposium “Stay prepared for the future of welding”
On Thursday 8 October 2026, the Netherlands Institute for Welding Technology (NIL), together with the Belgian Institute for Welding Technology (BIL), will organise a new edition of the NIL | BIL Welding Symposium during Welding Week 2026. The symposium will focus on key developments in areas such as equipment, materials, research, working conditions, quality, economics, education and regulations.
For anyone whose work involves welding and joining challenges, from process selection to quality aspects.
- Practical presentations from leading experts
- Current examples and practical guidance
- Insight into the latest welding standards
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals
Keep an eye on this page or the NIL | BIL Welding Symposium page for the full programme.
NIL | BIL welding symposium “Stay prepared for the future of welding”.
On Thursday 8 October 2026, the Netherlands Institute for Welding Technology (NIL), together with the Belgian Welding Institute (BIL), will organise a new edition of the NIL | BIL welding symposium during Welding Week 2026. The symposium will focus, among other things, on the most important developments in equipment, materials, research, working conditions, quality, economics, training and regulations.
The symposium is intended for everyone who encounters welding and joining issues in their work, from process selection to quality aspects.
- Practical lectures by leading experts
- Current case studies and concrete tools
- Insights into the latest welding standards
- Networking opportunities with industry peers
Review of the NIL Welding Technology Knowledge Event – Evenementenhal Gorinchem 2025
The NIL welding knowledge event 2025 was a great success. With many enthusiastic participants in a full room, specialists from the field discussed the most important developments. These included major updates in international standards such as ASME IX and EN-ISO, changes in the standards for welding procedure and welder qualifications, and the new frameworks relating to working conditions.
It was also an enjoyable day, where new contacts were made and there was plenty of opportunity to catch up with industry peers.