This publication comprises the selected papers presented at the 15th International Conference "Innovative Technology for Joining Advanced Materials" (TIMA 24), held in Timi oara, Romania, in a hybrid manner, with face-to-face sessions at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering from Politehnica University Timi oara and online, on November 7-8, 2024. The conference aimed to provide a platform for beneficial interaction on actual problems in the field of advanced materials joining and testing procedures. Particular attention was given to practical issues coming from industrial manufacturing.