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The NACE International Board of Directors has announced that CORROSION 2020, NACE’s Annual Conference & Expo will not take place in Houston this June 14-18. This decision was taken due to circumstances arising from the ongoing spread of COVID-19 and the continuing danger it poses to public health and safety.
Ensuring Public Health and Safety
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As difficult as this is to accept, we simply cannot safely host our annual conference this June,” said NACE International CEO Bob Chalker. “
No one worked harder to make this event happen than the staff and member leaders of NACE. Up until today we have been working to ensure our 2020 event in Houston would be our best yet. However, we understand these circumstances are beyond our control and this is the best way to protect our attendees, staff, and Houston community.”
In Texas, Governor Greg Abbott recently issued an executive order which does not change prior orders prohibiting mass gatherings and events.
Over the next few days and weeks NACE will work with event venues, registrants, exhibitors, and sponsors to process all changes, refunds, transfers, etc.
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We want to thank our exhibitors and attendees for their patience and enduring support,” said Chalker.
“NACE staff is already working on creating an incredible event for 2021 in Salt Lake City and we look forward to reuniting our corrosion community next April.”
Source: NACE