Conference on Boiler
Performance Optimisation,
Safety and Welding
Excellence
Sunday, MAY 11
08:30 AM to 05:00 PM
Hotel Centre Point, Ramdaspeth,
Nagpur, Maharashtra
BWU WeldConnect addresses a key industry concern — the limited availability of certified IBR welders across Maharashtra, especially in the fast-growing Vidarbha region.
This gap affects efficiency, safety, and compliance in industries like cement, steel, power and paper. The conference serves as a platform to spotlight this issue, exchange solutions, and build a stronger, future-ready industrial workforce.
Conference on Boiler Performance Optimisation, Safety and Welding Excellence
Sunday, MAY 11 | 08:30 AM to 05:00 PM
Hotel Centre Point, Ramdaspeth, Nagpur, Maharashtra
This seminar focuses on critical aspects of boiler performance optimisation, flexibilisation, reliability, safety, sustainability & welding excellence.
It explores the latest techniques and best practices in high-pressure welding, boiler maintenance and operation to ensure optimal performance, reliability and safety.
This seminar aims to provide a platform for industry professionals to share knowledge, experiences and best practices.
Objectives:
Improve boiler performance and efficiency
Enhance reliability and safety
Promote welding excellence
Share practices and methodology of flexibilisation
DATE
Sunday,
MAY 11
TIME
08:30 AM to
05:00 PM
VENUE
Hotel Centre Point, Ramdaspeth,
Nagpur, Maharashtra
This focused conference brings together boiler manufacturers, welding solution providers, power experts, and end-users from sectors like cement, steel, power and paper, creating a platform for real dialogue, cross-industry learning, and actionable insights.
From metallurgical insights to performance optimisation, from failure prevention to regulatory compliance — WeldConnect is where safety, strategy, and innovation come together.
What is BWU WeldConnect?
This seminar focuses on critical aspects of boiler performance optimisation, flexibilisation, reliability, safety, sustainability & welding excellence.
It explores the latest techniques and best practices in high-pressure welding, boiler maintenance and operation to ensure optimal performance, reliability and safety.
This seminar aims to provide a platform for industry professionals to share knowledge, experiences and best practices.
Objectives:
Improve boiler performance and efficiency
Enhance reliability and safety
Share practices and methodology of flexibilisation
Promote welding excellence
DATE
Sunday,
MAY 11
TIME
08:30 AM to
05:00 PM
VENUE
Hotel Centre Point, Ramdaspeth,
Nagpur, Maharashtra
This focused conference brings together boiler manufacturers, welding solution providers, power experts, and end-users from sectors like cement, steel, power and paper, creating a platform for real dialogue, cross-industry learning, and actionable insights.
From metallurgical insights to performance optimisation, from failure prevention to regulatory compliance — WeldConnect is where safety, strategy, and innovation come together.
Why Nagpur?
Why Nagpur?
Why Attend?
Audience Profile
Boiler Manufacturers and Users
Plant Heads
Operation and Maintenance Heads
Boiler Repairers
QA/QC Engineers
Welding Engineers
NDT Service Providers
Consultants
Audience Profile
Boiler Manufacturers and Users
Plant Heads
Operation and Maintenance Heads
Boiler Repairers
QA/QC Engineers
Welding Engineers
NDT Service Providers
Consultants
Key Takeaways for
Delegates
01
Networking with Boiler Manufacturers & Technology Providers
02
Industry-specific Solutions for Boiler Operation & Maintenance
03
Latest Trends in Welding Technologies
04
Energy Saving & Efficiency Improvement Ideas
05
Regulatory Updates from Experts
06
Industrial Case Studies from Boiler Users
Glimpses
Glimpses
Speakers
Shri. Anjan Kumar Sinha
Technical Director,
Intertek AIM, USA
Shri. Pradeep Joshi
Founder & CEO,
IN MENA Consultants
Shri. Gajanan Wankhede
Joint Director,
Directorate of Steam Boilers, Maharashtra
Shri. Shyamal Chatterjee
MD & CEO,
Galaxy Solar Energy Pvt. Ltd.
Shri. Aabhas Vijay Chanekar
AGM Operations,
GMR Warora Energy limited
Shri. Pramod Kate
Consultant, M/S
Vyankatesha Engineers & Consultants
Event Schedule
08:30 – 09:00 AM
Registration
09:00 – 10:30 AM
Inaugural Function
10:30 – 11:15 AM
SESSION 01
Boiler Process Optimisation for Flexibility to Ensure Safety, Reliability, Sustainability and Technological Upgrades
Shri. Anjan Kumar Sinha
Technical Director, Intertek AIM, USA
11:15 – 12:00 PM
SESSION 02
Welding Scenario, Challenges and Mitigation in Boiler Industry
Shri. Pradeep Joshi
Founder & CEO, IN MENA Consultants
12:00 – 12:45 PM
SESSION 03
Shri. Gajanan Wankhede
Joint Director, Directorate of Steam Boilers, Maharashtra
12:45 – 01:15 PM
Lunch Break
01:15 – 02:00 PM
SESSION 04
Integration of Solar with Thermal Plants Along with Energy Storage Solutions for a Reliable and Sustainable Energy Future
Shri. Shyamal Chatterjee
MD & CEO, Galaxy Solar
Energy Pvt. Ltd.
02:00 – 02:45 PM
SESSION 05
Use of Digitalization for Various Processes in TPP
Shri. Aabhas Vijay Chanekar
AGM Operations
GMR Warora Energy limited
02:45 – 03:30 PM
SESSION 06
Material Characterisation of Super Critical/ A-USC Boilers & Welding Procedure Specification for the same
Shri. Pramod Kate
Consultant, M/S Vyankatesha Engineers & Consultants
3:30 – 5:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Challenges before the Power Sector in view of Flexibilisation
Shri. Anjan Kumar Sinha
Technical Director, Intertek AIM, USA
Shri. Pramod Kate
Consultant, M/S Vyankatesha Engineers & Consultants
Shri. Pradip Mohapatra
Head O&M , Adani Power Ltd Tirora
Shri. Ibrahim Shaikh
Head Operations, GMR Warora Energy Limited
Shri. Amit Bankar
Deputy Chief Engineer, CSTPS Chandrapur
Moderator
Shri. Sanjay Joshi
Ex. Sr. Vice President, IL & FS
Event Schedule
08:30 – 09:00 AM
Registration
09:00 – 10:30 AM
Inaugural Function
SESSION 01
10:30 – 11:15 AM
Boiler Process Optimisation for Flexibility to Ensure Safety, Reliability, Sustainability and Technological Upgrades
Shri. Anjan Kumar Sinha
Technical Director, Intertek AIM, USA
SESSION 02
11:15 – 12:00 PM
Welding Scenario, Challenges, and Mitigation in Boiler Industry
Shri. Pradeep Joshi
Founder & CEO IN MENA & Consultants
SESSION 03
12:00 – 12:45 PM
Shri. Gajanan Wankhede
Joint Director, Directorate of Steam Boilers, Maharashtra
12:45 – 01:15 PM
Lunch Break
SESSION 04
01:15 – 02:00 PM
Integration of Solar with Thermal Plants Along with Energy Storage Solutions for a Reliable and Sustainable Energy Future
Shri. Shyamal Chatterjee
MD & CEO, Galaxy Solar Energy Pvt. Ltd.
SESSION 05
02:00 – 02:45 PM
Use of Digitalisation for Various Processes in TPP
Shri. Aabhas Vijay Chanekar
AGM Operations
GMR Warora Energy limited
SESSION 06
02:45 – 03:30 PM
Material Characterisation of Super Critical/ A-USC Boilers & Welding Procedure Specification for the same
Shri. Pramod Kate, Consultant
M/S Vyankatesha Engineers & Consultants
03:30 – 05:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Challenges before the Power Sector in view of Flexibilisation
Panelists:
Shri. Pradip Mohapatra
Head O&M , Adani Power Ltd Tirora
Shri. Ibrahim Shaikh
Head Operations, GMR Warora Energy Limited
Shri. Anjan Kumar Sinha
Technical Director, Intertek AIM, USA
Shri. Pramod Kate
Consultant, M/S Vyankatesha Engineers & Consultants
Shri. Amit Bankar
Deputy Chief Engineer, CSTPS Chandrapur
Moderator:
Shri. Sanjay Joshi
Ex. Sr. Vice President, IL & FS
