Join industry professionals for the 38th Annual Corrosion Control Seminar, a trusted forum for learning, networking, and sharing best practices in corrosion prevention and control. This three-day event offers expert-led sessions focused on current challenges, emerging technologies, and proven solutions.
38th Annual Wheat State Corrosion Conference
Tuesday, March 10 - Thursday, March 12
Participant Registration
REGISTRATION REGISTRATION IS CLOSED, for any questions contact Sondra Robinson 620-792-9255
Registration is required.
The registration deadline is March 2, 2026.
Vendor Registration
Our exhibit area is designed for all companies and/or individuals interested in displaying new materials, equipment, techniques, and services in the field of cathodic protection. The deadline for reserving exhibitor space is Monday, March 2.
- Excellent exhibit location
- Participant lunches held in the exhibit hall
- Staggered participant breaks scheduled for optimum exhibitor time
Vendor Registration REGISTRATION IS CLOSED, for any questions, contact Sondra Robinson, 620-792-9255
Set Up Times
Tuesday, March 10 – 4-6 p.m.
OR
Wednesday, March 11 – beginning at 7:30 a.m.
Exhibit area will open at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11.
Fees
- $225 per space with 6-foot table
- $100 per each additional 6-foot table
- $75 per additional exhibitor attending
Payment taken upon arrival via credit card or check. Please make checks out to: Wheat State Corrosion. (Please do not mail checks!)
Tear Down
Exhibitors may tear down Thursday, March 12 after the conference. Exhibitors do not pay additional registration or conference fees. Exhibitor fees include exhibit area, refreshments, lunches, and funding of the Exhibitor Social.
Prize Giveaway
We invite you to donate an item to be given away in the prize drawing at the Exhibitor Social on Wednesday, March 11.
Schedule of Events
See daily schedules below for class times and locations.
Refund/Cancellation Policy
All course schedules and registration fees are subject to change.
Cancellations and Refunds
- A full refund will be made if Agriculture & Industry Education exercises its right to cancel a course or if the enrollment limits is met at the time your registration is received
- A full refund will be made if your cancellation is received by Friday, March 6 via phone. Refunds will not be extended to customers who do not call and cancel.
- Exceptions to these guidelines may be authorized by Agriculture & Industry Education.
- Cancellations due to bad weather will be announced on KVGB-AM radio 1590, KVGB-FM radio 104.3, KZRS-FM radio 107.9, Eagle radio 100.7 or KSNC-TV.
Session Accommodations
Barton Community College will try to accommodate individuals with a disability and provide access to College sponsored programs and services. If you need special accommodations to attend a seminar or workshop, contact us two weeks in advance at:
Barton Community College
245 NE 30RD
Great Bend, Kansas 67530
(620) 792-9255 or (800) 813-2462
Hotel Accommodations
Best Western Angus Inn
2920 10th Street
Great Bend, Kan.
(620) 792-3541
When making a reservation, be sure to ask for the blook of rooms for “Wheat State Corrosion Seminar." This is also where the Exhibitor Social will be held the evening of Wednesday, March 11th
Baltzell Motel
705 10th Street
Great Bend, Kan.
(620) 792-4395
Days Inn by Wyndham
4701 10th Street
Great Bend, Kan.
(620) 792-8235
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
3821 10th Street
Great Bend, Kan.
(620) 603-6565
Quality Inn
3500 10th Street
Great Bend, Kan.
(620) 793-8486
Super 8 by Wyndham
911 Grant Street
Great Bend, Kan.
(620) 793-9000
Travelers Budget Inn
4200 10th Street
Great Bend, Kan.
(620) 793-5448
Travelodge
3200 10th Street
Great Bend, Kan.
(620) 792-7219
Park View Inn & Suites
57 West Highway 4
Hoisington, Kan.
(620) 292-6022
Questions?
Contact Sondra Robinson at (620) 792-9255 or robinsons@bartonccc.edu with any additional questions.