Events organised or supported by Young EFC

WP14 and 22 Summer school - Multifunctional and Smart Coatings for Corrosion protection

Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, Germany

The EFC - European Federation of Corrosion working parties 14 Coatings and 22 Corrosion Control in Aerospace join forces to bring you the summer school : Multifunctional and Smart Coatings for Corrosion protection.

The event starts with inspiration talk by industrial leader in the field: Dr. Patrick Keil (BASF coatings)
During one week, you will have the chance to learn and practice (lab experiences) about hot topics like:
• Different types of multifunctional coatings
• Smart coatings for corrosion protection
• Electrochemical methods for coatings evaluation
• Localized electrochemical techniques
• High-throughput robotized techniques
• Machine learning in corrosion
• Atomistic and continuum modelling of interfacial processes

A poster session will be organized to showcase your work alongside networking events and interactions with other participants.

Important information:

* Dates: 20-24 July 2025

* Place: Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, Institute of Surface Science, Max-Planck-Str. 1, 21502 Geesthacht Germany

* Fees: 250 € (teaching/lab activities, coffee breaks, lunches and, social dinner included), reduced fee for EFC members is 200 €


* Audience: PhD students, early post-docs

* Pre-registration: by March 20, 2026 filling out the form (brief CV and motivation letter required) at the following link :

https://lnkd.in/eHWEpbgv

* Notification of acceptance: You will receive an email notification regarding acceptance by early April 2026.

Do not miss this opportunity! And become an expert on Multifunctional and Smart Coatings for Corrosion protection!

For any questions or doubts, feel free to contact Contact

Women in corrosion – how to achieve our potential?

online

In the framework of International Women in Science Day, the Young EFC together with the EFC Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force are pleased to host Professor Margaret C. Watson, author of “Women in Academia – Achieving Our Potential.”

Drawing on more than 30 years of academic experience and insights from 25 international scholars across disciplines, Professor Watson analyses the structural and personal dimensions influencing academic careers, particularly for women.

During this webinar, she will present evidence-informed strategies to:

• Navigate institutional challenges
• Develop effective professional networks
• Strengthen long-term academic impact

While focused on academia, the discussion will also be relevant to professionals in industry and other sectors.

Join us on Thursday, March 5th 2026 at 14:00 CET

No recording available.

Register here.

DurAMat Project Seminar - Metal Additive Manufacturing: From Alloy and Process Development to Surface Functionalisation and Performance

online/in presence (Belgium)

The EFC Task Force on Additive Manufacturing Corrosion in collaboration with the MSCA-DN project DurAMat is pleased to announce a two-day Seminar taking place on 17–18 March 2026 at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel.

The event consists of:

• Day 1 (17 March): A hybrid scientific seminar on "Metal Additive Manufacturing: From Alloy and Process Development to Surface Functionalisation and Performance".
• Day 2 (18 March): Company and laboratory visits (VUB AM lab and Belgian Welding Institute).

On-site participation is limited. Online attendance for Day 1 is also available. The event is free of charge, but registration is required (see link below). Please register on time if you intend to participate on-site.

The detailed program can be found here.

We warmly invite PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and young professionals from industry to join us.

Register here.

Best oral presentation @ Eurocorr26

online / Dublin

Are you ready to showcase your research and communication skills on an international stage?

At EUROCORR2026 (Dublin, Sept 6-10),  two Best Oral Presentation Awards will be presented to outstanding early career presenters who shine not only in science but in storytelling.

How to enter:

• Have an oral presentation accepted at EUROCORR 2026
• Submit a 3-minute video pitching your presentation
• Deadline: August 23rd
  

A pre-selection of up to 10 finalists will be made before the conference. Winners will be selected during EUROCORR2026 based on their live presentation.

These awards are generously sponsored by NOF Metal Coatings.

Are you up for the challenge? Let your corrosion research speak - and inspire!

Details about eligibility here.

Applications will open in April 2026.

EFC Corrosion Summer School - Fighting Corrosion in Green and Low-carbon Energy Technologies

TU Dublin, Ireland

Fighting Corrosion in Green and Low-carbon Energy Technologies

 This independent event, held immediately preceding EUROCORR 2026, is an opportunity for graduate students, post-docs and engineers to advance their expertise and connect with peers in this specialised programme featuring lectures focusing on relevant fundamentals and technical challenges/solutions from leading experts in academia and industry; a career development workshop; and social activities.

Registration will open in April 2026