In the 15th Asian-Pacific Corrosion Control Conference (APCCC15) on October 19–21, 2009, in which Philippines plays host, the focus will be on the latest developments and innovation on corrosion control and conservation of material resources.
The three-day conference that the country hosts for the first time will be held at Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati City. It is being organized by the Philippine Corrosion Society Inc. (PhiCS) with plenary sessions featuring top international corrosion experts.
Over 100 delegates from 15 countries already confirmed to attend the conference that will also showcase 40 scientific papers on corrosion in chemical processing, semiconductor, oil and gas, nuclear power, utilities, construction, and medical industries.
Other topics to be covered are atmospheric corrosion, environment-assisted cracking, localized corrosion, corrosion monitoring, organic and inorganic coatings, inhibitors, and cathodic protection. (PIA)