Collaborative efforts across academia, knowledge institutes and industry are required to develop innovative solutions for corrosion management. By combining expertise from materials science, engineering, and technology, the integration of smart sensors, advanced protective coatings, and sustainable maintenance practices is paving the way for more efficient and eco-friendly corrosion protection. This interdisciplinary approach not only enhances durability and performance but also reduces environmental impact and asset management costs. 

13:00 - 13.25 Walk-in and coffee 

13.25 - 13.30 Welcome - Joris Dik, Department Chair of Materials Science and Engineerin 

13.30 - 14.00 Corrosion Inhibitor Discovery and Performance Optimization: Challenges and Opportunities - Arjan Mol, Materials Science and Engineering, TU Delft 

14.00 – 14.30 Paint the Future: Trends towards Sustainable Coatings & Collaborative Innovation - Peter Visser, AkzoNobel 

14.30 - 14.45 Coffee Break  

14.45 - 15.15 Engineering Corrosion Resistance: From Microstructure to Real-World Exposure, Strategies for Designing Longer-Lasting Materials - Yaiza Gonzalez Garcia, Materials Science and Engineering, TU Delft 

15.15 - 15.45 Military Corrosion Technology: Challenges in Corrosion Protection of Defence Applications vs. Civil - Axel Homborg, Netherlands Defence Academy (NLDA) 

15.45 – 16.00 Closure by Joris Dik 

16.00 – 17.00 Poster Session 

17.00 – 19.00 Drinks & BBQ with all guests (in ‘t Lagerhuys): Industrial Partners, MSE Staff, Postdocs, PhDs & Master's students