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International Brazing and Soldering Conference
April 11-15, 2027 | Park City, Utah
Mark Your Calendar | Apr 11–15
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The International Brazing and Soldering Conference
The International Brazing and Soldering Conference (IBSC), the premier event for the brazing and soldering community, will be April 11-15, 2027 in Park City, UT.
Scientists and engineers involved in brazing and soldering research, development, and application are invited to attend the education sessions, plenary lectures, networking opportunities, exhibits, and more. You’ll also learn about key advancements, the latest technical approaches, and innovations required to support the industry. By attending, you’re awarded 1 PDH (Professional Development Hour) for each conference hour, which you can apply toward AWS recertifications, renewals, and other professional needs.
CALL FOR PAPERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN FEBRUARY 2026.
Topics of discussion will include:
- Aerospace, Automotive & Structural
- Corrosion of Brazed Joints
- Materials & Process Design/Control
- Solder Joining Methods
- Filler Metal Properties
- Mining & Heavy Equipment
- Furnace Brazing
- And Much More
Location
Location
The Chateaux – Deer Valley
7815 Royal St. East, Park City, UT 84060
The 2027 International Brazing and Soldering Conference will take place at the The Chateaux – Deer Valley. Framed by the Wasatch Mountains, Park City is a vibrant community that thrives on outdoor adventure—while also serving as a hot spot for food, art, and wellness.
Program Overview
Conference Details
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Conference Benefits
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Organizing Committee
Attendees will observe presentations, demonstrations, and exhibits industry experts, network and learn about key advancements, latest technical approaches, and innovations required to support the industry. Attendees are awarded 1 PDH (Professional Development Hour) for each hour of conference attendance for a total of _ PDHs. These can be applied toward AWS recertifications, renewals, and other professional needs.
Chair: Stephen L. Feldbauer, Ph.D.
Co-Chairs:
- Dr. Alex Shapiro, Technical Program Chair, Titanium Brazing, Inc.
- Dr. Ray Xu, Educational Program Chair, Rolls-Royce Corp.
- McKinney, Exhibition Chair, Lincoln Electric, Inc.
Committee Members:
- Grayson Alexy, Social Chair, Alexy Metals,Inc.
- Robin Gourley, Proceeding Editors, Curtiss Wright
- Dr. Thomas Easley, Proceeding Editors, SEA, Ltd.
- Dr. Thomas Easley, Technical Program Member, SEA, Ltd.
- Creed Darling, Technical Program Member, Bellman-Melcor, LLC.
- David Pruchenski, Technical Program Member, Fusion, Inc.
- Dr. Warren Miglietti, Technical Program Member, Miglietti and Associates, LLC.
AGENDA SNAPSHOT
| PROPOSED AGENDA | |
| Sunday, April 11, 2027 | |
| TIME | FUNCTION |
| Registration Open | |
| Exhibitor Set-up | |
| Monday, April 12, 2027 | |
| TIME | FUNCTION |
| 7:00am–8:00am | Continental Breakfast |
| 7:00am–5:00pm | Registration Open |
| 8:00am–8:10am | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
| 8:10am–9:00am | Plenary #1 |
| 9:00am–9:50am | Plenary #2 |
| 9:50am–10:40am | Plenary #3 |
| 10:40am–11:00am | Refreshment Break / Exhibitor Networking |
| 11:00am–12:20pm | Session 1 – Brazing Ceramics |
| 12:20pm–1:30pm | Luncheon |
| 1:30pm–2:50pm | Session 2 – High-Entropy and Active Filler Metals |
| 2:50pm–3:00pm | Refreshment Break / Exhibitor Networking |
| 3:00pm–5:30pm | Session 3 – Brazing of Gas Turbine Engines |
| 5:30pm | Opening Reception in the Exhibit Hall |
| Tuesday, April 13, 2027 | |
| TIME | FUNCTION |
| 7:00am–8:00am | Continental Breakfast |
| 7:00am–5:00pm | Registration Open |
| 8:00am–9:20am | Session 4 – Brazing Stainless Steels |
| 9:20am–9:30am | Refreshment Break / Exhibitor Networking |
| 9:30am–11:20am | Session 5 – Processes and Materials I |
| 11:20am–12:20pm | Session 6 – Brazing of Cemented Carbides |
| 12:20pm–1:20pm | Luncheon |
| 1:20pm–2:40pm | Session 7 – Properties of Brazing Filler Metals and Solders |
| 2:40pm–2:50pm | Refreshment Break / Exhibitor Networking |
| 2:50pm–4:30pm | Session 8 – Brazing Fluxes and Chemical Interactions |
| 4:40pm–5:40pm | Session 9 – Brazing of Heat Exchangers |
| 7:00pm | Evening Reception |
| Wednesday, April 14, 2027 | |
| TIME | FUNCTION |
| 7:00am–8:00am | Continental Breakfast |
| 7:00am–12:00pm | Registration Open |
| 8:00am–9:20am | Session 10 – Properties of Brazed and Soldered Joints |
| 9:20am–9:30am | Refreshment Break / Exhibitor Networking |
| 9:30am–11:00am | Session 11 – Processes and Materials II |
| 9:30am–12:00pm | Exhibitor Tear-down |
| 12:00pm–5:00pm | C3 Committee Meetings |
| Thursday, April 15, 2027 | |
| TIME | FUNCTION |
| 8:00am–12:00pm | C3 Committee Meetings |
Why Exhibit With AWS?
Why Exhibit With AWS?
Exhibiting with the American Welding Society allows for increased exposure of your company among vendors in the welding industry. Through exhibition, you’re able to establish name recognition and product identity amongst competitors. Our events bring in qualified professionals interested in welding trade right to you. This provides a valuable enabling your business to increase sales and forge new partnerships. Participating in AWS conferences allows you to network with industry peers, find the best solutions for business growth, and obtain broader access to lenders within different fields in the welding industry.
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