Against the backdrop of both opportunities and challenges, thick‑plate welding stands critical for multiple sectors including energy, shipbuilding, engineering machinery and petrochemicals. Integrated with AI, big data and smart manufacturing, advanced welding processes help solve full‑cycle pain points and deliver reliable solutions for equipment manufacturing.

Launched in 2024, the GBA Welding Innovation & Development Forum enters its third edition in 2026 with the theme Thick Plate Welding Process Innovation & Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Application. Hosted by local welding associations, the event will feature a keynote speech by Professor Chen Shujun from Beijing University of Technology. Experts, scholars and leading enterprises will gather to discuss key topics such as robotic welding, digital quality control and bottleneck‑breaking welding materials. The forum will run from June 26‑29 at Dehan Hotel in Zhuhai, Guangdong, covering report sessions and site visits.

Target participants include industry end‑users, university researchers, welding supply‑chain representatives and industry organizations. It enables face‑to‑face business matching and enjoys wide media outreach. Scan the QR code or read the original notice for pre‑registration. Follow the “Funisi Welding” WeChat official account for further updates.