Events

7 October 2026: Webinar

Stainless steel in food safety, Halal compliance and hygiene processing

Hosted by the Malaysian Iron and Steel Industry Federation (MISIF), this IMOA co-sponsored webinar will explore the benefits of stainless steel in food safety, Halal compliance and hygiene processing. Gary Coates, Technical Manager at the Nickel Institute, will cover:

• Selection of stainless steel alloys for food contact applications
• Food safety considerations and hygiene requirements
• Cleaning and sanitising considerations
• Surface finishes and prevention of cross-contamination
• Equipment design and fabrication practices
• The role of 3-A and EHEDG in supporting food safety

Speaker: Gary Coates

For more information and to register, please visit Safe food webinar

13 & 15 October 2026: Online course

Designing in Stainless Steel

Presented by SCI, this four-hour course will equip engineers with the skills necessary to design structural stainless steel in accordance with European design practice, with some changes in the Second Generation edition of EN 1993-1-4:2025 highlighted. As the demand for resilient and long-lasting structures with low maintenance requirements grows, applications for stainless steel in construction are increasing. Stainless steels are attractive and highly corrosion resistant steel alloys, with good strength, toughness, and fatigue. They are used for structures in coastal environments, exposed to deicing salts or in heavily polluted locations. The differences in properties and behavior compared to carbon steel will be highlighted. Each delegate will be given a PDF copy of 'Design Manual for Structural Stainless Steel (P413)'. IMOA has a long-standing collaboration with SCI on structural stainless steel design guidance.

Speakers: Nancy Baddoo and Francisco Meza

For more information and to register, please visit SCI Portal | Steel Construction Institute

20 – 22 October 2026: Conference in Vienna, Austria

International Conference on ThermoMechanical Processing

IMOA is a proud sponsor of TMP 2026: International Conference on ThermoMechanical Processing. IMOA consultant Prof Hardy Mohrbacher is co-chair of the conference, which takes place in Vienna, Austria. ThermoMechanical Processing (TMP) is a well-established and strategic approach for enhancing and controlling the mechanical properties of metallic materials. By combining deformation and heat treatment, TMP enables the optimization of microstructural features, allowing metals to meet the demanding requirements of modern mechanical and structural applications.

For more information and to register, please visit www.tmp2026.com

21 – 22 October 2026: Conference in Surfers Paradise, Australia

PacRim Stainless 2026 Conference

IMOA consultant Veronika Matheson is giving a presentation on Exploring innovative applications of stainless steel in architecture from material selection to finishing at the PacRim Stainless 2026 conference in Surfers Paradise, Australia. Organised by the Australian Stainless Steel Development Association (ASSDA), this event is Australia’s only dedicated stainless steel conference and brings together industry experts to discuss latest developments, applications and innovations.

Speaker: Veronika Matheson

For more information and to register, please visit PacRim Stainless Conference

29 October 2026: Webinar

Beyond initial cost: Life-cycle costing of stainless steel

IMOA consultant Veronika Matheson is presenting a webinar titled Beyond initial cost: Life-cycle costing of stainless steel. Hosted by ASSDA, the webinar will introduce the basic principles of LCC and briefly distinguish it from life-cycle assessment (LCA). Using selected Australian and international case studies, the webinar will explore some of the factors that can influence a whole-of-life cost comparison, including initial and installed cost, service life, maintenance, repair, replacement, and associated access or disruption. The examples will illustrate how these considerations can influence material decisions in practice and what they can tell us about the long-term value of stainless steel.

Speaker: Veronika Matheson

For more information and to register, please visit Beyond initial cost: Life-cycle costing of stainless steel