Event Summary
The Victorian Branch of the Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA) warmly invites members, non-members, guests, and industry professionals to join us for an engaging online technical webinar focused on Managing Corrosion and Degradation in Infrastructure Assets.
This exciting event will feature insightful presentations from three leading experts and respected voices in the corrosion industry, sharing practical knowledge, real-world experience, and current approaches to managing asset integrity across infrastructure sectors.
Event Summary
Date: Wednesday 4th February 2026
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEDT
Where: Online Webinar via Zoom
Meet the Panel
Kingsley Brown; Principal Materials Engineer | ASC
Presentation Title: Stainless Steel Failures in the Field
Kingsley is a highly experienced corrosion engineer and protective coatings specialist with 15+ years across durability, asset remediation, materials, and cathodic protection. He holds degrees in Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Marine Engineering, and is certified as an ACA Corrosion Technologist, NACE Level 3 Coating Inspector, Protective Coating Specialist, and Cathodic Protection Technician. An international lecturer for NACE programs, Kingsley is also a Director of the Australasian Corrosion Association and has served the ACA South Australian Committee for over 15 years.
Steven Reinstadtler; Construction Coatings, Print and Pack Business Development Manager | Covestro LLC
Presentation Title: Protecting Concrete from Water & Chemical Ingress
Steven brings 36 years of leadership experience at Covestro, working at the intersection of construction coatings, durability, and sustainability. A respected industry thought leader, he has authored 60+ published articles and book chapters and regularly presents at global conferences. Steven is an MPI ACT–certified professional, a Clive Hare Top Thinker award recipient, and a long-standing advocate for STEM education, volunteering in schools for more than three decades.
Michelle Lau; Managing Director | Mach3 Engineering
Presentation Title: Threats, Monitoring & Solutions
Michelle is a Materials Engineer and General Manager of Mach3 Engineering (Malaysia) with 20+ years’ experience in cathodic protection and corrosion control across the Oil & Gas, Power, Water, and Marine sectors. One of the few NACE Cathodic Protection Specialists in Malaysia, Michelle has led projects across the Asia-Pacific region and served in senior leadership roles within NACE International. She is a frequent international speaker and a passionate advocate for developing the next generation of corrosion professionals.