In this episode of the Stainless Steel World podcast, Joanne McIntyre engages with Sayee Raganathan, chairman of the Stainless Steel World Conference and a welding and metallurgical engineering consultant for Saudi Aramco.

They discuss the evolution of the conference, which has grown significantly since its inception, now featuring over 300 exhibitors and numerous technical papers. Sayee emphasizes the importance of knowledge transfer in the industry, particularly in light of an aging workforce and the need for younger engineers to gain experience. He advocates for increased participation from end users in technical conferences to enhance knowledge sharing and improve industry practices.

The conversation also delves into the pressing topic of sustainability within the oil and gas sector. Sayee shares insights on the industry's current maturity regarding sustainability practices and the role of stainless steel in achieving sustainability goals. He highlights the need for more engagement from end users in presenting their experiences and findings at conferences, which can lead to better knowledge exchange and innovation. The episode concludes with Sayee encouraging broader participation in future Stainless Steel conferences, emphasizing the benefits of networking and learning from industry experts.

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