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Join us for the\u00a0first annual AWS Charlotte Section Educator\u2019s Conference<\/strong>, an informative in-person event where educators come together to explore the latest in industry welding technology! This one day event, to be held\u00a0Wednesday,\u00a0July 29, 2026<\/strong>, is designed to showcase the latest advancements in welding technology to educators across the Carolinas and Virginia.<\/p>

Highlighting the list of guest speakers is Professional Engineer and\u00a0President of\u00a0Sperko Engineering<\/a>, Mr. Walter Sperko, among other industry experts. The afternoon will be filled with demos focused on advanced welding applications in manufacturing and construction.<\/p>

Taking place from\u00a07:30 AM – 4:30 PM<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0Pit Instruction & Training in Mooresville NC<\/strong>, attendees will receive a certificate of attendance, and breakfast and lunch are provided.\u00a0<\/p>

The registration fee is\u00a0$75 per person\u00a0with all proceeds donated to the AWS Foundation, supporting student scholarships in District 4 and Section 140.<\/p>

Attendance is limited to 75 guests, so be sure to register before it\u2019s too late!<\/strong><\/p>

\ud83d\udcc5Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Wednesday, July 29, 2026<\/p>

\u23f0Time:<\/strong>\u00a07:30 AM-4:30 PM<\/p>

\ud83d\udccdLocation:<\/strong>\u00a0Pit Instruction & Training, 156 Byers Creek Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117<\/p>

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Join us for the\u00a0first annual AWS Charlotte Section Educator\u2019s Conference, an informative in-person event where educators come together to explore the latest in industry welding technology! This one day event, to be held\u00a0Wednesday,\u00a0July 29, 2026, is designed to showcase the latest advancements in welding technology to educators across the Carolinas and Virginia. Highlighting the list…<\/p>\n

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