European Federation of Corrosion

The EFC is a federation of organisations - Member Societies and Affiliate Members - with interests in corrosion based in Europe and beyond.
Its aim is to advance the science of the corrosion and protection of materials by promoting cooperation in Europe and collaboration internationally. [ more...]
The EFC accomplishes its most important activities through Working Parties and Task Forces devoted to various aspects of corrosion and its prevention.

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EFC Newsletter
Print Issue September 2025

Hello corrosionists,

As we head into September and a season of new beginnings, we’re looking ahead to EUROCORR 2025 in Stavanger. “In many ways the conference is a bit like a family reunion,” explains EFC President, Gareth Hinds. “Sure, we might disagree on certain things at times but when all's said and done we enjoy our time together in the spirit of international cooperation and collaboration.”
Promises inspiring speakers, thought-provoking discussions, and the chance to reconnect with colleagues, your latest edition of the EFC Newsletter features the latest news and information from EUROCORR, as well as guide to the top three things to do in Stavanger during your stay. Be sure to pack your walking boots!
Inside this September edition, we also look at the latest from the Young EFC, news of the returning EFC Loyalty Programme, a new EFC Green Book, and the latest from the Working Parties, including a tribute to the distinguished Digby D. MacDonald.
We speak to the latest EFC award winners, as the Honorary Fellow and Corrosion Medal winners prepare to collect their honours in Stavanger alongside the recipients of this year’s Travel Grant and EFC Young Scientist Grant.
And there’s also information on EUROCORR 2026, as we look ahead to the first EFC conference to be held in Ireland, as well as all the latest news and information from EFC Member Societies and Affiliate Members, and all the important dates for your corrosion calendar.
Thank you for reading and please feel free to get in touch if you have anything that you would like to feature in the next edition,

Dan Mobbs, London
EFC Newsletter Editor

EFC E-Newsletter

April 2025 (issue 1/2025)

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YEFC activities at EUROCORR 2025

- Best oral presentation award
- Best poster award
- YEFC Annual Meeting
- Networking and Job fair ...

At EUROCORR 2025, two Best Oral Presentation Awards will be presented to outstanding early career presenters who shine not only in science but in storytelling.
These awards are generously sponsored by Mankiewicz

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Ukraine statement
April 2025

The EFC stands in support of all Ukrainians affected by the unjustified assault on their nation and wishes to express our deepest condolences to those who have lost loved ones. The unprovoked attack on Ukraine is a fundamental breach of the democratic values upon which the EFC is built. Consequently, we will maintain the suspension of all partnerships with organizations connected to the authorities of the Russian Federation while the conflict continues. We support any reasonable efforts aimed at achieving lasting and sustainable peace, in line with the international law. Moreover, we emphasize the importance of upholding human rights during conflicts and acknowledge the vital role of humanitarian aid in alleviating suffering.

EFC Board of Administrators

EFC Events

University of Stavanger, Norway, 4 - 6 September 2025
EFC Corrosion Summer School "Challenges of corrosion failure analysis, monitoring and maintenance"

Stavanger, Norway, 7 - 11 September 2025
EUROCORR 2025

Vienna, Austria, 21 - 23 October 2025
Tribocorrosion 2025

Sendai, Tohoku Region, Japan, 3 - 7 November 2025
9th International Workshop on Long-term Prediction of Corrosion Damage in Nuclear Waste Systems (LTC 2025)

Edegem, Belgium, 19 - 20 November 2025
FUTURE SURFACES 2025, Benelux knowledge & networking event for Surface Finishing

Warsaw, Poland, 25 - 27 November 2025
PractiCORR 2025

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Further EFC Events 2025 - 2027

Stockholm, Sweden, 14-16 April 2026
19th Nordic Corrosion Congress
The call for papers is open. Deadline for abstract submission: 20 December 2025

Dublin, Ireland, 6-10 September 2026
EUROCORR 2026

Genova, Italy, 9-12 June 2026
4th Conference and Expo 2026 "Connecting experts, driving innovation in corroison management"

Aix-en-Provence, Fance, 29 September - 1 October 2026
8èmes Journées Protection Cathodique et Revêtements Associés

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Prague, Czech Republic, 12-16 September 2027
Global Corrosion Congress – Joint EUROCORR & ICC 2027

PractiCORR 2025

The international conference on practical aspects
of corrosion protection and coating solutions!

25-27 November 2025, Warsaw, Poland

co-organised by PSK and EFC

Conference Sessions
1. Corrosion Problems in Practice, 2. Surface Preparation, 3. Paints and Protective Coatings, 4. Equipment, 5. Bussiness & Science + Speed-Dating, 6. Inspector's session, 7. Infrastructure, 8. Oil&gas, 9. Fire-Protection Coatings, 10. Protective Coatings in Military Appliences, 11. Poster session.

Presentation and poster awards
The best oral presentation and the best poster will be awarded €800 and €500 respectively at PractiCORR. Rules can be found HERE.

Participation
We warmly invite you to participate in the conference. You can still submit a paper or poster - submission of abstracts, and become a sponsor and exhibitor.

Key deadlines: