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The Women of Gases & Welding and GAWDA Young Professionals came together for an afternoon of networking, recognition and Boston history during the GAWDA 2026 Annual Convention. The event began with lunch at Legal Sea Foods Harborside, where GAWDA members had an opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the gases and welding industry. Attendees then visited the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum for an interactive experience that brought one of the nation’s defining moments to life. The event reflected the 2026 Annual Convention theme, “Renaissance of the Human Advantage: 250 Years of Ingenuity,” by celebrating the relationships, shared…

The WGW Committee hosted its bi-annual networking Meet & Greet before the Newcomers Reception. The Meet & Greet allows GAWDA’s women attendees to meet like-minded professionals before the conference officially kicks off. This year’s Meet & Greet had more than 40 women registered! It was the perfect way to get acclimated to the SMC before the Newcomers and Welcome Reception. The WGW also toasted the upcoming retirement of its co-chair Sue Reiter. Sue, thank you so much for your time and effort in spearheading WGW’s committee. We wish you well in your upcoming retirement!

Women of Gases & Welding and Young Professionals Event Photos This three-hour boat excursion on the Calypso, a 65′ powered catamaran, gave members  time to enjoy a delicious meal and some cold beverages, explore the incredible craft, listen to great island-style music, network with colleagues and friends and watch the beautiful island scenery.

Following the Women of Gases and Welding Committee Meeting, the GAWDA Women of Gases & Welding hosted a Meet and Greet at the 2023 Spring Management Conference. This event has become a staple at GAWDA national meetings. It was an opportunity for the more than 70 women in attendance to mix and mingle and network before heading over to the Welcome Reception. The GAWDA SMC was held at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown in Philadelphia, PA.

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