Frequently Asked Questions

You can filter events by region on our homepage using the region dropdown menu. We list events from all regions worldwide including North America, Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, South America, and Oceania. You can also combine region filters with event type, date ranges, and search keywords to find exactly what you're looking for.

We list all types of corrosion-related events including international conferences, training courses, webinars, seminars, workshops, and industry meetings. Events cover topics from academic corrosion research to practical applications in cathodic protection, coating technologies, materials engineering, and asset integrity management.

Yes! We list both in-person and virtual corrosion events. You can use the filter on our homepage to specifically search for online events, webinars, and virtual conferences. Virtual events are clearly marked with a globe icon to help you identify them quickly.

Events are typically listed up to 12 months in advance. However, we're happy to list events further ahead if organizers wish to promote their events early. Our calendar is continuously updated with new submissions, so check back regularly for the latest additions.

Simply visit our Submit Your Event page and fill out the online submission form. Provide basic information including event name, dates, location, type of event, website URL, and a brief description. Our team will review your submission and get back to you within 2-3 business days, often faster.

Yes, standard event listings are completely free of charge. We offer this service to support the global corrosion community. For enhanced visibility through featured event placement or display advertising, please contact us to discuss premium options.

Anyone can submit a corrosion-related event for consideration. Whether you're an event organizer, industry professional, researcher, or simply aware of an upcoming event, we welcome your submissions. All submissions go through our review process to ensure quality and relevance.

We review event submissions within 2-3 business days, though most submissions are processed faster. You'll receive confirmation once your event is approved and published on Corrosion Congress. If we need additional information or have questions, we'll contact you directly.

Yes, you can update or remove your event listing at any time. Simply contact us through our contact form with your event details and the changes you'd like to make. We'll process your request promptly to ensure your listing remains accurate and up-to-date.

Corrosion Congress is operated by Scalista GmbH, based in Vienna, Austria. We are dedicated to connecting the global corrosion community by providing a comprehensive, manually curated calendar of corrosion events worldwide.

Our platform serves a diverse audience including corrosion researchers, industry professionals, materials scientists, corrosionists, engineers, students, and anyone interested in corrosion prevention and control. Whether you're looking for professional development courses or cutting-edge research conferences, you'll find relevant events here.

All events on Corrosion Congress are manually reviewed and curated by our team. We don't use automated aggregation - every listing is verified to ensure quality, relevance, and accuracy. This hands-on approach ensures you find legitimate, high-quality corrosion events.

Yes! We offer advertising opportunities including featured event placement and display banner advertising. Our platform reaches thousands of corrosion professionals, researchers, and industry experts worldwide - an ideal audience for companies offering corrosion-related products, services, or technologies. Contact us to discuss your advertising needs.

We offer premium featured event placement for enhanced visibility. Featured events receive prominent positioning on our homepage and in relevant category pages. To discuss featuring your event and pricing options, please get in touch with us through our contact form.

Our past events archive serves as a valuable historical reference for the corrosion community. Researchers and professionals can track conference series, review past event topics, and plan future attendance. The archive also helps demonstrate the breadth and continuity of corrosion-related activities worldwide.

AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance) is the world's leading organization for corrosion professionals. It offers widely recognized certifications including Cathodic Protection (CP), Coating Inspector (CIP), and Corrosion Technologist programs. To get certified, you complete training courses and pass exams through AMPP. Visit the official AMPP website for current certification requirements and upcoming training events.

The AMPP Annual Conference & Expo (formerly NACE Corrosion) is the world's largest corrosion conference, held every year in North America. It brings together thousands of corrosion engineers, researchers, and industry professionals for technical sessions, workshops, and an extensive exhibition of corrosion prevention products and services. It is organized by AMPP.

EUROCORR is the annual European Corrosion Congress, organized by the European Federation of Corrosion (EFC). It is the premier European forum for corrosion science and engineering, rotating between European cities each year. EUROCORR covers all aspects of corrosion research, materials protection, and asset integrity.

In practice the terms are used interchangeably. 'Congress' typically implies a larger, more international event — often with thousands of attendees and multiple parallel tracks — while 'conference' can refer to events of any size. Both formats feature technical presentations, workshops, and networking. The term used is usually just a branding choice by the organizer.

Corrosion conferences typically cover: electrochemical corrosion mechanisms, cathodic and anodic protection, protective coatings and linings, materials selection and alloy development, pipeline and infrastructure integrity, offshore and subsea corrosion, microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC), corrosion inhibitors, inspection and monitoring methods, risk-based inspection (RBI), and corrosion management in oil & gas, water, and construction industries.

Yes. AMPP runs dedicated cathodic protection training courses and certification programs year-round. Cathodic protection is also a major topic track at the AMPP Annual Conference and at EUROCORR. You can filter events on Corrosion Congress by searching for 'cathodic protection' to find relevant courses and conferences.

Yes. Coating inspection and surface protection is one of the most active areas in the field. AMPP offers the widely recognized Coating Inspector Program (CIP). The AMPP Annual Conference, EUROCORR, and many regional events include dedicated coatings tracks. You can also find standalone coating inspection courses from training providers listed on Corrosion Congress.

Many corrosion conferences and training courses award Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours or Professional Development Hours (PDH). AMPP-organized events typically offer PDH credits recognized for professional engineer license renewal. Check the individual event website for specific credit details, as policies vary by organizer and country.

Yes. Most major corrosion conferences — including the AMPP Annual Conference, EUROCORR, and regional congresses — issue calls for abstracts, typically 6-12 months before the event. Accepted submissions may be presented as oral papers, posters, or both. Check the event's official website for submission deadlines and topics of interest. Abstract deadlines are shown on individual event pages on Corrosion Congress where available.

Key factors to consider: (1) Accreditation — is the course recognized by AMPP, ICorr, or another professional body? (2) Instructor credentials — are trainers certified practitioners? (3) Format — in-person, online, or blended? (4) Certification outcome — does it lead to a recognized credential? (5) Relevance — does it match your industry sector (oil & gas, water, construction)? Corrosion Congress lists courses from accredited providers worldwide to help you compare options.

Yes! Corrosion Congress offers iCal calendar feeds that sync directly with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Outlook. New events appear automatically in your calendar as they are added to our directory — no need to check the website manually. You can subscribe to all events, or to a regional feed for North America, Europe, Asia, and more. Find the subscribe button on our homepage.

On the Corrosion Congress homepage, scroll to the calendar subscription section and select your region. Click 'Google Calendar' to add the feed directly, or click 'Apple / Outlook' to open the webcal:// link which your calendar app will recognize automatically. Once subscribed, new corrosion events will appear in your calendar within 24 hours of being added to our directory.