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The AWS Instructors Institute provides welding instructors an opportunity to enhance and strengthen their teaching skills, experience hands-on learning of new teaching techniques, and learn more about AWS programs such as SENSE. Meeting together with other instructors, the participants will be able to communicate and share their experiences in a setting that is devoted to their specific concerns. Each year, a welding instructor is selected at each of the 22 District Conferences to attend the institute, held at AWS HQ in Doral (Miami), Florida.

The 2025 Leadership Symposium will take place July 27 – 30, 2025 at AWS headquarters in Doral, FL.

In 1999, the American Welding Society held its first Leadership Symposium to develop the leadership capabilities of its members. During their annual district conferences, each of the 22 Districts selects one individual to represent their District at the Symposium held in Miami (Doral), Florida at AWS headquarters. Attendees gain valuable training in leadership and get the opportunity to exchange ideas with each other and AWS Staff. To date, well over 500 AWS volunteers have participated in this annual event, and many have held prominent committee roles within AWS and have served on the AWS Board of Directors.

Submit your abstract today for a chance to present at the AWS Professional Program during FABTECH 2025, taking place September 8–11 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your expertise!

Present your latest research results in the Professional Program, please complete submissions no later than April 1, 2025. Authors with accepted abstracts will be required to give oral presentations at FABTECH 2025 within the AWS Professional Program. They will also receive complimentary registration for the 2025 Professional Program and free access to FABTECH 2025.