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40 POWDER COATING, March 2018 I f you're interested in the prevention and mitigation of corrosion world- wide, head to the Southwest for your opportunity to learn as much as you can. Come and interact with the thousands of corrosion professionals from around the world that will be at- tending NACE International's 73rd an- nual show. CORROSION 2018 will be held April 15-19 at the Phoenix Con- vention Center in Phoenix, Ariz. This event is momentous as it marks the 75th anniversary of NACE International, which will be commemorating its mile- stone throughout the week by honoring members' accomplishments and dedica- tion to protecting people, assets, and the environment from corrosion. The show will welcome more than 6,000 corrosion engineers, scientists, re- searchers, technicians, asset owners, in- spectors, and other professionals from more than 60 countries across the world for an educational event focused on the prevention and mitigation of corrosion worldwide. With more than 1,000 hours of technical education across many industries and technology tracks, the show's conference is the key to find- ing your specific corrosion answers. In addition to the technical program, you'll have the chance to expand your professional network through many networking events and an expansive 70,000-square-foot exhibit hall floor. CORROSION 2018 will offer a broad spectrum of corrosion-related technical, research, educational, public awareness, and networking activities. Don't miss your shot to interact with so many cor- rosion professionals all in one place. Show highlights Expo. The NACE Expo will feature more than 350 companies displaying the latest in corrosion control products and services. In addition, the cathodic protection test field will return to the exhibit floor for the seventh year. Check out this field testing exhibit that has an actual representation of a ca- thodic protection field so you can par- ticipate in hands-on activities. Corro- sive Chronicles will also return for the third year to feature experienced corro- sion professionals in a theater setting who will present their experiences on corrosion incidents in the field and lessons learned. Student posters will be displayed on the exhibit floor, with winners announced on Wednesday. The Expo Grand Opening, which is the most highly attended event each SHOW PREVIEW CORROSION 2018 makes its way to the Grand Canyon State The world's largest corrosion conference and expo enters a new territory. Alicia Tyznik Editor