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JOIN THESE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AT THE IBSC CONFERENCE

Network and exchange ideas with professionals, scientists and engineers involved in the research, development and application of brazing and soldering

Our Exhibitors:

Wall Colmonoy
Fusion
Ajax Tocco

SAVE THE DATE
April 25-28, 2021

NOW ACCEPTING ABSTRACTS >

 
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Welding Journal
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IBSC Conference

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• Conference Schedule
• Attendee Pricing
• Hotel / Venue
• Exhibitor Information
• Sponsorships

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AWS CONTACT

CaLae Browne
979 676.1075
cbrowne@aws.org

The Curtis
1405 Curtis Street | Denver, CO 80202




Below are some of the topical areas covered:

• Aerospace, Automotive & Structural
• HVAC&R Systems and New Power Sources
• Ceramic/Glass to Metal Joining
• Joint Reliability
• Lead-Free Solders
• Special/Advanced Brazing Processes
• Corrosion of Brazed Joints
• Materials & Process Design/Control
• Nanomaterials
• Diffusion Welding and TLP process
• Solder Joining Methods
• Composite Materials
• Light Metals
• Sensors/Micro-Electronics
• Power & Electrical Equipment
• Structural Solder Applications
• Electronic Packaging
• Mining & Heavy Equipment
• Medical Test Methods & Evaluation
• Medical Testing Devices
• Filler Metal Properties
• Thermal Management
• Fluxes & Atmospheres
• Modeling
• Furnace Brazing
• And Much More!

 

SCHEDULE FOR ABSTRACTS

Timing

Milestones

Implementing
November 1, 2019 – Call for papers
– IBSC 2021 announcement email blast
– Letters to potential exhibitors
– First announcement in WJ 		AWS
November 15, 2019 – Call for Papers on website
– 1st email blast 		AWS, Organizing committee, Program team, and Exhibition chair
December 1, 2019 – Abstract online submission open
– Letters to plenary lecturers 		AWS and Conference web management team, and
Technical program chair
April 1, 2020 – Reminder email blast on abstract deadline
– Compose the education session
– List of International Advisory Board on website 		AWS Education chair, Program team, Technical program team, and AWS
June 15, 2020 – Abstract submission deadline
– Online registration open
– Hotel booking link on website 		Organizing committee, AWS, and Program team
July 1, 2020 – Letters of abstract acceptance to authors
– Manuscript submission open 		Program team and AWS
August 1, 2020 – First draft of the Conference Program
– Preliminary program on website
– Education program on website
– Plenary speakers/topic on website 		Organizing committee, AWS, Technical program team and Education program chair
September 1, 2020 – 2nd announcement in WJ
– Email blast “mark the calendar” 		AWS
November 1, 2020 – Reminder emails of manuscript deadline
– 2nd distributing information about IBSC-2021 		Program team, AWS and Conference web management
November 30, 2020 – Submission of papers deadline  
December 1, 2020 – Send a review instruction to reviewers
– First list of exhibitors
– Second draft of the conference program
– Remind all presenters about mandatory Conference registration by February 1st 		Technical program chair, Exhibition chair, and AWS
December 15, 2020 – Review deadline
– Editing of papers
– Letters of paper acceptance (or correction) to authors 		AWS and program team
January 15, 2021 – Manuscript submission deadline after correction AWS, and Program team
February 1, 2021 – Registration of all authors
– Early bird registration deadline 		AWS
February 1, 2021 – Compose the Conference proceedings Organizing committee, AWS, Program team, and Publishing company
March 1, 2021 – Final program on website
– Instruction letters to speakers and exhibitors
– 3rd announcement in WJ
– Editing of the Conference proceedings
– Submit proceedings to the publishing company
– Select best papers 		AWS, Program team, Exhibition Chair, Proceedings editors, and Publishing company
March 15, 2021 – Final list of exhibitors
– Receiving PP of education lectures
– Compose the conference program booklet 		AWS, Exhibition Chair, and Education chair
April 1, 2021 – Printing the booklet
– Making a flash-drive with Proceedings
– Making a flash-drive with Education lectures 		AWS, Publishing company, Program chair, and Education chair



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AWS Learning International Brazing and Soldering Conference 2020

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE


SUNDAY / April 25th

• Registration Opens 8am
• Exhibitors Set Up 2pm – 5pm
• Education Sessions 8am – 5pm

MONDAY / April 26th

• Registration 7:30am
• Plenary Session 8am
• Exhibition Opens noon
• Exhibitor Reception 5:30pm

TUESDAY / April 27th

• Registration 7:30am
• Exhibition Opens 10am
• Technical Sessions 8am
• Awards Reception 6pm
(offsite location)

WEDNESDAY / April 28th

• Registration 7:30am
• Exhibition Opens 10am
• Technical Sessions 8am
• Exhibitor Tear Down noon
• C3 Committee Meetings noon

* The schedule may change based on final conference program

PLENARY LECTURES:

“Techniques for the Brazing/Joining of Advanced Materials and Dissimilar Materials”
by Prof. Peng He, Harbin Institute of Technology, P. R. China

“Potential of high entropy alloys for brazing applications”
by Prof. Wolfgang Tillmann, Dortmund University, Germany

“Fundamental Thermodynamic and Physical Properties of Nanomaterials
for Applications in Brazing and Soldering” by Prof. Stephen Liuand Dr. Juan Carlos Madeni, Colorado School of Mines, USA

EDUCATION SESSIONS:

“Reactive wetting in metal/metal and metal/ceramic systems”
by Prof. Fiqiri Hodaj, Grenoble Institute of Technology

“Principles of Design of brazed joints”
by Alex Shapiro, Ohio State University

“Brazing Aluminum: Science and Technology”
by Prof. Dusan Sekulic, University of Kentucky

“Brazing of stainless steels and superalloys”
by Peter Ditzel, Parker Hannifin


ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Conference Chair
Dr. Steve Feldbauer
Abbott Furnace Company

Technical Program Chair
Dr. Alex Shapiro
Titanium Brazing, Inc.

Technical Program members
Creed Darling
Bellman-Melcor, LLC.

Dr.Thomas Easley
SEA, Ltd.

David Pruchenski
Fusion, Inc.

Dr. Warren Miglietti
Miglietti and Associates, LLC.

Proceeding Editors
Robin Gourley
Curtiss Wright

Dr.Thomas Easley
SEA, Ltd.

Educational Program Chair
Dr. Ray Xu
Rolls-Royce Corp.

Exhibition Chair
Ray McKinney
Lincoln Electric, Inc.

Social Chair
Grayson Alexy
Alexy Metals,Inc.

ATTENDEE PRICING

CONFERENCE ATTENDEE PRICING

AWS Conference Attendee Pricing

REGISTRATION INCLUDES
• Morning and Afternoon Breaks
• 2 Lunches
• 2 Drink Tickets to Opening Reception
• Admission to Offsite Award’s Night
• Access to 2021 Conference Proceedings

TECHNICAL PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Now Accepting Abstracts >
• Full program by TBD

Member

Non Member
Conference Combo (Includes Education Sessions and IBSC Technical Program Offerings) $1,550 $1,650
Conference Early Bird (before Nov 1) $1,025 $1,100
Conference Regular $1,175 $1,250
Education Only $575 $650
Speaker $750
Student $125
Guest Ticket for Award’s Reception $95
 

 

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All cancellations MUST BE IN WRITING. If you cancel 35 DAYS PRIOR to the conference you will receive a refund of 50%. If you cancel from 34 DAYS to 3 DAYS PRIOR to the conference you will receive a refund of 10%. NO REFUNDS will be given 3 DAYS or less prior to the conference.
HOTEL / VENUE

The Curtis
303 571-0300

1405 Curtis Street | Denver, CO 80202

The Curtis is more than just a downtown Denver hotel – it’s an experience. We’re right across the street from the Denver Performing Arts Complex and just two short blocks from the 16th Street Mall, putting Denver’s best shopping, entertainment and attractions just steps away. Step inside our doors, and you’ll find cartoons playing in our retro-chic lobby, an impressive art collection with works by local and nationally renowned artists, and a 5 & Dime filled with treats from the past.

 

The Curtis

The Curtis

The Curtis

 

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

Interested in Exhibiting with AWS

EXHIBIT BOOTH

$1,500 per 8×10′ space includes:
• Includes 8×10′ exhibit space
• One Booth Attendant with full conference registration
• One tent card displaying your company name
• Company name listed on conference website
• Company name listed in program
• Recognition on Exhibit “Thank You” sign prominently displayed at event

TABLE TOP SPACE IN IBSC KEYNOTE & BREAKFAST AREA

(Limit of 20*)
$750 per table top space includes:
• Includes table top space
• One Booth Attendant with full conference registration
• One tent card displaying your company name
• Company name listed on Conference website
• Company name listed in program
• Recognition on Exhibit “Thank You” sign prominently displayed at event

Exhibitor Registration Now Open >

IBSC 2021 Exhibition Floorplan >

Why Exhibit with AWS?

Exhibiting with the American Welding Society gives more exposure to your company among vendors in the welding industry. It enables you to establish name recognition and product identity amidst competitors. Our events bring qualified and professional individuals interested in the welding trade right to you. This provides a valuable crossroad enabling your business to increase their sales and forge new partnerships. Participating in AWS Conferences allow you to network with industry peers to find the best solutions for business growth and obtain broader access to lenders within different fields of the welding industry.

AWS Conferences

The American Welding Society (AWS) was founded in 1919, as a nonprofit organization with a global mission to advance the science, technology and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes, including brazing, soldering and thermal spraying. AWS strives to move the industry forward in both thought and action, as well as inspire new generations to see the exciting career opportunities available today. AWS conferences set the stage for new ideas, products and technology through interactive exhibits, educational programming, and networking opportunities.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EXHIBITING OPPORTUNITIES

CaLae Browne
979 676.1075 | cbrowne@aws.org


 

SPONSORSHIPS

Platinum Sponsor – $7,500

(Exclusive*)
Benefits Include:
• Includes 8 x 10′ exhibit space
• Branding on Conference signage
• 3 full-conference registrations
• Opportunity to distribute your company’s product literature to all attendees
• Company logo, listing, and link on the conference Web site Welcome page and in promotional e-mails
• Exclusive Sponsor of IBSC Opening Reception
• Company recognition in the Final Program (confirmation by March 1, 2021)
• Opportunity to full page ad in final program (confirmation by March 1, 2021)

Each booth will receive:
• Table top to display promotional materials
• Two chairs
• One waste basket
• One tent card with company name
* Based on first come, first serve basis.

Gold Sponsor – $5,500

(Limit of 3*)
Benefits Include:
• Includes 8 x 10′ exhibit space
• Branding on Conference signage
• 2 full-conference registrations
• Opportunity to distribute your company’s product literature to all attendees
• Company logo, listing, and link on the conference Web site Welcome page and in promotional e-mails
• Company recognition in the Final Program (confirmation by March 1, 2021)
• Opportunity to half page ad in final program (confirmation by March 1, 2021)

Each booth will receive:
• Table top to display promotional materials
• Two chairs
• One waste basket
• One tent card with company name
* Based on first come, first serve basis.

Silver Sponsor – $2,500

(Limit of 3*)
Benefits Include:
• Includes 8 x 10′ exhibit space
• Branding on Conference signage
• 1 full-conference registration
• Opportunity to distribute your company’s product literature to all attendees
• Company logo, listing, and link on the conference Web site Welcome page and in promotional e-mails
• Company recognition in the Final Program (confirmation by March 1, 2021)
• Opportunity to half page ad in final program (confirmation by March 1, 2021)

Each booth will receive:
• Table top to display promotional materials
• Two chairs
• One waste basket
• One tent card with company name
* Based on first come, first serve basis.

Bronze Sponsor – $1,500

(Limit of 3*)
Benefits Include:
• Company logo listed on Conference Website
• Opportunity to submit a quarter page ad in final program (confirmation by March 1, 2021)
• Branding on Conference signage
• Company logo, listing, and link on the conference Web site Welcome page and in promotional e-mails
* Based on first come, first serve basis.

Lanyard Sponsor – $1,000

(Exclusive*)
Benefits Include:
• Company name on lanyard*. Production is not included
• Company recognition on “Thank You” signage at the conference
• Company recognition in the Final Program (confirmation by March 1, 2021)
• Company name displayed on conference website
* Based on first come, first serve basis. Sponsor responsible for providing lanyard. Lanyard must be approved by AWS Conference Director.

Registration Sponsorship – $1,500

(Exclusive*)
Benefits Include:
• Exclusive sponsor of registration with signage recognition throughout duration of event.
• Company logos displayed on registration touch screens during event
• Opportunity to provide a giveaway item to each attendee at registration
• Company recognition on one easel sign by registration desk
• Recognition as sponsor on “Thank You” signage at event and mentioned in the technical program
• Company name displayed on conference website.
• Company recognition in the Final Program (confirmation by March 1, 2021)
* Based on first come, first serve basis. Sponsor responsible for providing giveaway item. Giveaway item must be approved by AWS. Sponsor may choose to ship giveaway item to AWS HQ by March ,1 2021, or sponsor can bring item to conference for distribution.

Refreshment Break Sponsorship – $950

(Limit of 5*)
Benefits Include:
• Company name and logo on signage placed at refreshment break area for duration of the break (sponsor’s choice of days available on a first come, first served basis)
• Opportunity to provide a giveaway item to attendees during selected break
• Recognition as sponsor on “Thank You” signage at event and mentioned in the technical program
• Company name displayed on conference website
• Company recognition in the Final Program (confirmation by March 1, 2021)
* Based on first come, first serve basis. Sponsor responsible for providing giveaway item and must provide onsite at the event prior to the start of break. Giveaway items must be approved by AWS HQ. Sponsorship must be sold by March 1, 2021 for fulfillment.

Pen Sponsorship – $650

(Exclusive*)
Benefits Include:
• Company name on pens distributed to all attendees *Production is not included
• Company recognition on “Thank You” signage at the conference
• Company recognition in the Final Program (confirmation by March 1, 2021)
• Company name and link displayed on conference website
* Based on first come, first serve basis. Sponsor responsible for providing 800 pens.

Headshot Station – $2,000

(Exclusive*)
Benefits Include:
• Company logo on online Photo Album where attendees will go to download their headshot post show.
• Prominent logo visibility in the headshot station located in headshot station
• Recognition as sponsor on “Thank You” signage at event and Final Program
• Company name displayed on conference website
• Company recognition in the Final Program (confirmation by March 1, 2021)

Bag Sponsorship – $1,000

(Exclusive*)
Benefits Include:
• Company logo on tote bag* given to each attendee. Production is not included
• Opportunity to provide a giveaway item* in each bag
• Company recognition on “Thank You” signage at the conference
• Company name displayed on conference website
• Company recognition in the Final Program (confirmation by March 1, 2021)
* Based on first come, first serve basis. Sponsor responsible for providing tote bags and giveaway item. Tote bags and giveaway item must be approved by AWS. Sponsor may choose to ship giveaway item to AWS by March 1, 2021, or sponsor can bring item to conference for distribution.

Final Program Sponsorship – $1,000

(Limit of 2*)
Benefits Include:
• Company logo in the printed Final Program to be distributed to all attendees.
• Full page color ad placed in Final Program
• Recognition as sponsor on “Thank You” signage at event
• Company name on conference website
* Placement of ad is on first come, first serve basis.

Wifi Sponsorship – $2,000

(Limit of 2*)
Benefits Include:
• Choice of WIFI password
• Branding on login page
• Branded wifi cards
• Choose landing page after logging in
• Branding on all event materials as Wi-Fi sponsor

Sponsorship Registration Now Open >

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

CaLae Browne
979 676.1075 | cbrowne@aws.org


REGISTRATION NOW OPEN >

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