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The 2nd South-East European IIW International Congress
Welding – HIGH-TECH Technology in 21st century
Sofia, Bulgaria, October 21st-24th 2010

PIPELINE WELDING: current topic of the region

On behalf of the Organizing Committees we are honoured to kindly invite you to take part in the 2nd South East European IIW International Congress 2010, which will be held during the period 21-24 October 2010 in the city of Sofia, Bulgaria. This IIW International Congress is supported by the IIW Commissions V, XI and XI-E.

Our region is a territory, which will be crossed by a network of trans-national pipelines. This is the reason for the IIW to recommend the three local organizations, namely the Bulgarian Welding Society, the Romanian Welding Society and the Society for Advancement of Welding in Serbia, to organize this IIW International Congress in 2010.

Very soon, South East Europe will definitely become a significant market for welding techniques, technologies, materials and services. In this context, we shall be glad to welcome you in Sofia and give a chance to everybody to exchange ideas, share experience and establish new business contacts. We do hope you will have a chance to get first-hand information contacting famous regional and world scientists and industrial specialists about innovations in the implementation of new welding processes like: hybrid-laser pipeline arc welding, STT process and others, quality assurance of the manufacturing processes, development of new materials and modern training of welding personnel following the harmonized IIW/EWF system.
We hope your stay in Sofia to be not only useful but also pleasant, so we have prepared for you and your companions an interesting social program. You will have a chance to visit the historical landmarks in Sofia, to enjoy the Bulgarian music and to taste the traditional Bulgarian dishes. For the ladies, a special ladies’ program has been prepared for the period of the Congress sessions. If you have the opportunity to stay in Sofia on 23th October, we recommend a one-day post-congress tour to the Rila Monastery.

You may express your interest in participating in the IIW International Congress program by using the preliminary author’s response form enclosed.

We would be grateful if you could give this invitation to anyone interested in the subject.

Sincerely yours,
Marin Beloev, Dr. Eng.
co-Chairman of the National Organizing Committee
Teodor Osikovski, Eng.
co-Chairman of the National Organizing Committee

The International Institute of Welding (IIW)
IIW was formed in 1948 to be the global body in the science and application of joining technology providing networking and knowledge exchange. It currently consists of 54 member countries including Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia and other countries in the South East European Region, including Greece and Turkey. These countries have also formed the South East European Network (SEENET) to work together for mutual benefits and improving the quality of life in the region.
IIW has many Technical Commissions and other Working Groups that provide a valuable exchange of information and assist global development through welding and allied process technology.
IIW International Congresses are actively supported by the IIW Board of Directors Working Group on Regional Activities and Liaison with Developing Countries. This group has the goal to “Promote IIW and its member countries in various regions of the world to the mutual benefit of all”.

Congress Objectives
This IIW International Congress aims to bring together people from a wide range of industry, research and academic backgrounds to provide an environment for discussion of modern trends and current advances in the ever-increasing and demanding field of materials welding and joining in pipelines, attendant pressure equipment and structures, and inspection and testing as used in the total product life cycle of practically every pipeline improving our quality of life.
The specific objectives of holding the IIW International Congress in the South East European Region are:
• To identify the needs of the countries in the region and produce IIW supported programs to help meet those needs, particularly through the efforts of the host country and others in the region;
• To form Regional Groupings of IIW consisting of representatives of the regional countries that could then provide input to the main IIW Commissions
The IIW International Congress will particularly focus on the common needs of the South East European Region and will facilitate the sharing and discussion of issues and challenges, and the creation of co-operative plans for future development particularly in the pipeline energy sectors.

Sincerely yours,
Chris Smallbone
IIW, Chairman of the Congress