Theme: Protecting Industrial Assets, Preserving Profitability
Overview:
This summit brought together over 120 delegates from oil & gas, marine, manufacturing, and energy sectors to address the escalating global cost of corrosion and to share best practices for asset life extension. With corrosion costing industries billions annually, the event focused on practical, data-driven solutions to mitigate risks, reduce maintenance costs, and improve operational reliability.
Objectives:
To explore innovative corrosion prevention technologies and coatings.
To share success stories from asset-intensive industries.
To provide practical training on asset integrity management systems.
To promote sustainable practices in corrosion control.
Agenda Highlights:
Morning Session:
Opening Keynote: The True Cost of Corrosion and How to Fight It – Dr. Josephine Adebayo
Technology Showcase: Next-Gen Protective Coatings & Cathodic Protection Systems
Panel: Integrating Corrosion Management Into Business Strategy
Afternoon Session:
Workshop: Corrosion Risk Assessment and Prioritization (Interactive with case studies)
Technical Talk: Digital Tools for Predictive Maintenance and Asset Monitoring
Closing: Building a Culture of Integrity Across Operations
Key Speakers:
Engr. Eze Ochoga – PECST MD/CEO
Dr. Josephine Adebayo – Corrosion Specialist, Shell Nigeria
Engr. Peter Nwosu – Asset Integrity Manager, Dangote Refinery
Prof. Linda Esan – Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Port Harcourt
Outcomes:
Attendees left with a clear roadmap for implementing cost-effective corrosion control measures in their organizations. Several participants secured vendor partnerships during the event, and follow-up consultations were booked for on-site corrosion audits.