The one day conference will cover the whole spectrum of thermal and cold spray technologies and other surface engineering solutions.

TSSEA’s 2026 conference on Innovations in Surface Engineering 2026 will be the UK’s foremost conference for thermal spray and surface engineering researchers, engineers, technicians, industrialists and managers. The one day conference will cover the whole spectrum of thermal and cold spray technologies and other surface engineering solutions. This conference has a dedicated focus on innovation and how the sector is gearing up to achieve NetZero in line with government and global priorities. Topics will cover processing-microstructure properties relationships, new and innovative coating applications, new compositions, industrial solutions in wear, corrosion, thermal protection, sensors, diagnostics and many more.

Join us at TWI, Cambridge to network and discuss with the industry and academic leaders.

Why should you attend?

TSSEA conference in 2026 will feature:

8+ invited speakers from sector leaders from Universities, Industry and RTOs

In-depth technical talks from academic experts on thermal spray and surface engineering

Insightful talks from Industry Leaders on cutting-edge topics shaping our lives in the 21st century

Dedicated networking time over coffee/tea and buffet lunch

An exhibition space to showcase thermal spray and surface engineering at TWI

And much more!

Our growing list of invited confirmed speakers includes:

Dr Melissa Riley, CEng, FIMMM, FWeldI, Technology Fellow Surface Engineering, TWI Ltd

"The Role of Surface Engineering and Advanced Coatings in Addressing Future World Challenges"

Dr Ben Robinson, Section Manager, Metallurgy Corrosion and Surfacing, TWI Ltd

Dibakor Boruah, Senior Engineer Surface Engineering, TWI Ltd

"Innovations and Challenges Thermal and Cold Spraying Technologies"

Dr Francesco Fanicchia, CEng Associate Professor in Sustainable Surface Engineering, Centre for Materials, Cranfield University

"Slowing the Unstoppable: Hydrogen Permeation Barrier Coatings for Metallic Materials"

Les Gregory, Vice President, Business Development, Titomic UK

"Cold Spray Additive Manufacture as an Approach to Cost Effective Corrosion Remediation and Surface Reprofiling"

Dr Alan Taylor, FRSC, FIMMM, Technology Fellow, TWI Ltd

"Surface Engineering and Advanced Coatings for Harsh and Demanding Environments"

Dan Platts, Kymera International - Metallisation Ltd

"Redefining Coating Applications for ID Asymmetrical and Difficult to Manipulate Components"

Prof Tanvir Hussain, University of Nottingham

For more information including details on venue directions, please visit the website (https://innovations2026.tssea.org)

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