Free seminar program
Discover the full program
During the BIL/VCL Welding Days, visitors can attend practical knowledge sessions and masterclasses free of charge. You can choose which sessions to attend.
In addition to the official BIL/VCL programme, we are also offering an exclusive session organised by the Ministry of Defence in the same venue, which will explore innovation and technology under extreme conditions in greater depth.
In addition to the official BIL/VCL programme, we are also offering an exclusive session organised by the Ministry of Defence in the same venue, which will explore innovation and technology under extreme conditions in greater depth.
TUESDAY MAY 19
14:00 – 15:00
Lifelong learning for welders:
Career opportunities for welders and overview of training and further education programmes within various sectors. With visual mind maps covering sectors and career paths.
Speakers: Peter Meys, BIL & Leen Dezillie, VCL
WEDNESDAY MAY 20
11:00 – 11:45
Welding standards – updates to welding standards
Speaker: Benny Droesbeke, BIL
12:00 – 12:45
Quality monitoring of welds
Speaker: Koen Faes, BIL
14:00 – 14:45
Maintenance, damage analysis and repair welding
Speakers: David Kimpe & Wim Verlinde, BIL
🛡️ Extra session:
15:00 – 15:30 –
Defence: Military applications, Tom Vermandere, Belgian Army Expedient Repair
This session is a unique addition to the programme and will take place in the same room as the BIL/VCL Welding Days.
Discover how metalworking and innovation play a crucial role in Defence.
Welding standards – updates to welding standards
Speaker: Benny Droesbeke, BIL
12:00 – 12:45
Quality monitoring of welds
Speaker: Koen Faes, BIL
14:00 – 14:45
Maintenance, damage analysis and repair welding
Speakers: David Kimpe & Wim Verlinde, BIL
🛡️ Extra session:
15:00 – 15:30 –
Defence: Military applications, Tom Vermandere, Belgian Army Expedient Repair
This session is a unique addition to the programme and will take place in the same room as the BIL/VCL Welding Days.
Discover how metalworking and innovation play a crucial role in Defence.
THURSDAY MAY 21
11:00 – 12:00
Masterclass: welder and operator certification
Speaker: Leen Dezillie, VCL
12:15 – 13:15:
Masterclass: MIG/MAG welding – influence of welding parameters
Speaker: Peter Meys, BIL
14:00 – 15:00:
Masterclass: different forms of corrosion
Speaker: Lisa Le Percq, BIL