The School of Mechanical Sciences, Karunya University is organizing a one day seminar on "Emerging Trends in Welding Technology" on 9th Jan 2012 at Karunya University, Coimbatore. The seminar is organized in association with The Indian Welding Society (IWS) - Coimbatore Center. The seminar tries to bridge the gap between the students - researchers - industries by inviting speakers and delegates from colleges, universities and industries. It will be an excellent platform for young budding engineers to know about this ever green technology and choose a career in the field of welding. The researchers will get opportunity to discuss with eminent professors and industrial experts about their project and seek advice and guidance from them. The industry delegates can interact with experts from both academia and research organizations to know about the emerging trends in Welding. All the participants who are not an IWS member will get an opportunity be become a member of this prestigious society. Overall the seminar will be useful in more than one way for all the participant.