upcoming events
Corrosion Technician Association (CTA) - LIVE Town Hall
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 3:30 PM CDT
Location: Virtual
Join the Officers and Board Members of the Corrosion Technician Association (CTA) for a special LIVE Town Hall focused on strengthening the professional communities that protect critical infrastructure every day.
This session brings together leaders from across the Cathodic Protection and Protective Coatings industries to share CTA’s mission, current initiatives, and the growing movement to unite technicians, inspectors, applicators, contractors, and asset owners under one association dedicated to workforce and professional excellence.
What You’ll Learn:
How CTA is elevating the technician profession across CP and coatings
Why uniting these communities under CTA strengthens the entire corrosion‑control ecosystem Upcoming programs, committees, and industry engagement opportunities
How professionals at every level can participate, contribute, and lead "Your Voice Matters"
Gulf Coast Corrosion Expo
Date: Wednesday, August 5th - Thursday, August 6th, 2026
Location: Petroleum Club | 111 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503
The Gulf Coast Corrosion Expo (GCCE) is a corrosion and pipeline conference for professionals across Louisiana and beyond. Get ready for two days of TechTalks, certification courses, PDHs, and hands-on learning, all wrapped in the energy and culture of Louisiana. Connect with industry leaders, exhibitors, and peers while gaining actionable insights. Register Now!
Use coupon code CTA2026 to receive $50 off sponsorship/exhibitor packages
aSSET INTEGRITY + INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT
Date: Wednesday, September 2nd - Friday, September 4th, 2026
Location: Donald L. Tucker Civic Center | 505 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee, FL 32301
The Asset Integrity Infrastructure Summit (AIIS) is where training meets a getaway. Join technicians, engineers, and industry pros from across the Southeast for high-value learning in rectifiers, coatings, spray applicator techniques, & more. Mornings bring expert-led classes, afternoons dive into hands-on field training, and evenings are packed with networking, a golf tournament, and local nightlife. Sharpen your skills, grow your network, and enjoy a one-of-a-kind Tallahassee experience. Register Now!
Use coupon code CTA2026 to receive $50 off sponsorship/exhibitor packages
3RD ANNUAL PINEY WOODS GOLF TOURNAMENT
Date: Friday, October 9th, 2026
Location: Crossing Creeks Country Club | 2044 Oak Forest Country Club Rd, Longview, TX 75605
The Piney Woods Golf Tournament returns in 2026 for its third year—and it’s become a can’t-miss tradition. This crowd-favorite event brings industry professionals together for great golf, easygoing competition, and genuine connection. Serving as the kickoff to Piney Woods season, it sets the tone for the Piney Woods Corrosion Short Course that follows. Expect laughs on the course, familiar faces, and new connections in a setting that’s all about camaraderie and a genuinely good time—on and off the green.
Distilled Discussions Fort Worth
Acre Distilling | 1309 Calhoun St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Schedule of Events
4PM-5PM: VIP Party: Panelist Meet and Greet
5PM-8PM: Distilled Discussions
Panelist Topic:
Where CP Meets Coatings: Designing for the Real World-
How cathodic protection and coatings professionals design around each other - where the disciplines align, where they disagree, and what actually holds up long-term in the field.
Join us for Distilled Discussions, an energetic evening of insight, conversation, and connection. Enjoy a dynamic panel of speakers, sip on drinks, sample whiskey tastings, network with industry peers, and savor light bites. It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend—and an ideal warm-up before your deer hunt.
CTA members will receive 20% off an attendee pass using the discount code CTA.