Explore new ways to tackle coating and corrosion issues

Join AMPP (formally NACE International and SSPC) at AMPP Eastern Conference. This technical program brings together industry professionals in coatings and corrosion to connect on issues directly impacting the Eastern US.

Take advantage of a one-day rectifier class that teaches students the operation, functions, and basic rectifier troubleshooting steps.

Who will you meet at AMPP Eastern Conference?

200-250 people from across the Eastern United States
60% of attendees are AMPP members

Our attendees come from:

Upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas facilities and asset owners
Cathodic Protection equipment and service providers
Inspection equipment and service providers
Coatings manufacturing, equipment, application, and inspection providers
Inspection equipment and service providers
Utility Operators
Department of Transportation

Job titles of our attendees include:

Business development directors and managers
Managers - asset integrity, facility, construction, and sales
Engineers - asset, corrosion, reliability, metallurgical, and pipeline integrity
Cathodic protection/corrosion technicians
Operations directors and managers
Coatings applicator or inspector

Share your expertise

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to share your experience, research, and ideas with industry leaders and professionals in corrosion and coatings across your region.

Call for abstracts

Deadline for Abstracts: May 20, 2022
Deadline for Presentation: September 23, 2022

Abstracts can be submitted on the following topics:

Cathodic Protection/Other Corrosion Topics - Submit abstract

A/C Mitigation
Impressed Current Design
Anode Selection for Non-Homogenic Soils
Pipeline Current Mapping
D/C Interference
Internal Corrosion testing/monitoring/treatment
Fundamentals of Cathodic Protection
Basic CP Measurements
CP Surveys (CIS/DCVG/ACVG)
Direct Examinations/Pipe Inspections
Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC)
The 100 Millivolt Polarization Criteria, When to Use it and When Not to Use It
AC and DC Coupon Technology

Coatings - Submit abstract

Exterior Pipeline and Tank Coatings and Paints
Interior Coatings and Paints
Coatings for Buried Service
Atmospheric Coatings and Inspections
High and Low-Temperature Coatings
Bridge Coatings
Marine Application Coatings
Coating Application Processes
Coating Testing and Inspection
Metallic Surface Inspections and surface Preparations
New Equipment, Coatings, and Inspection Techniques
Surface Contamination Testing Methods
Surface Cleaning and Blasting

Registration

Full conference registration includes access to the exhibit hall, all technical presentations, a copy of the presentation, professional development hours, networking events, and lunch on Thursday.

Registration Type	Member Price	Non-Member Price
Advance - End August 18, 2022	$275 USD	$300 USD	Register
Regular	$325 USD	$350 USD	Register
One Day	$175 USD	$200 USD	Register
Student*	Free	$20 USD
Exhibit Hall Only**	$75 USD	$75 USD
Registration policy For student registration, contact customerservice@ampp.org. *Exhibit hall only registration can be purchased onsite.

Hotel information

Tampa Marriott Water Street
505 Water Street
Tampa, FL 33602

Deadline for hotel registration: October 5, 2022
Rates:
Single/Double - $239 USD
Triple - $259 USD
Quad - $279 USD

Reserve your room

Standard Rate Government Rate

Enjoy spacious, modern hotel rooms with views of the water or the Tampa skyline. It is conveniently located near the Riverwalk, Florida Aquarium, Amalie Arena, Sparkman Wharf, and the convention center. The Tampa Marriott offers first-class amenities including a rooftop pool, fitness area, restaurants, and over 20 event spaces.

Exhibitors

Attendees of the AMPP Eastern Conference want to learn about the latest products and services in corrosion prevention and coatings. This gives exhibiting companies the opportunity to showcase how their products and services can be effective in assisting with these concerns.

Tabletop exhibit fee includes

Tabletop exhibit space* (includes one 6 ft. table and two chairs)
1 full conference registration
1 tent card displaying your company name
Company name listed on floor plan located on conference web site

Price: $550 USD

Book Your Booth Floorplan

Sponsorships

Sponsorships provide the opportunity for top companies to stay at the forefront of decision-makers’ and conference attendees’ minds. The AMPP Eastern Conference assists exhibitors with their brand awareness by offering additional ways to catch attendees’ attention through Sponsorships.

For more sponsorship information, please contact Stephanie Decker at sdecker@tinker-rasor.com.

Available Sponsorships

Conference committee

Conference Chair: Stephanie Decker, Tinker & Rasor

Coatings Technical Program Chair: Cindy Patton, LifeLast, Inc. – Seal for Life Industries
Coatings Technical Program Co-Chair: Keith Boswell, National Pipeline Services

Corrosion Technical Program Chair: Don Olson, IRT (Integrated Rectifier Technologies, Inc.)
Corrosion Technical Program Co-Chair: Billy Lathero, Florida Gas Transmission (Energy Transfer)

Advisor: Jane Brown, Brown Corrosion

Basic Cathodic Protection Rectifier Training

October 26
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
$225 per person (limited spots available)

This class will teach students the operation, functions, and basic troubleshooting steps for rectifiers. It will involve lectures as well as hands-on troubleshooting.

Presenter: Don Olson of IRT Integrated Rectifier Technologies, Inc.

Thank you to our sponsors

Exhibitor Payment & Cancellation Policy: Payment is due at the time of contract submission. If you request to be invoiced, payment is due within 30 days of invoice date. After 30 days of the invoice date, your pre-selected booth space will be forfeited without full payment. You will be required to select another booth space when payment is received. All unpaid booth spaces will remain in "reserved" status until full payment is received. Contracts received less than 30 days prior to event must be paid in full at the time of contract submission.

All requests for cancellation must be submitted in writing. All paid and guaranteed exhibitor booth registrations cancelled in writing at least 30 calendar days or more prior to the start of the event will receive a full refund, less a 10% service fee of the total exhibit space fees; including booth attendant registrations. Paid and guaranteed exhibitor booth registrations cancelled in writing 29 to 15 days prior to the start of the event will receive a refund of 50% of the total exhibit space fees; including booth attendant registrations. No refunds or credit will be issued on cancellation requests received less than 14 days before the event begins. If the conference is cancelled due to Federal, State, or local regulations, exhibitors will receive a full refund.

Standard Registration Policy: Paid registrations cancelled in writing at least 30 calendar days or more prior to the start of the event will receive a full refund, less a 10% service fee. Paid registrations cancelled in writing 29 to 7 calendar days before the starting date of the event will receive a refund of 50% of the registration fee. No refunds or credit will be issued on cancellation requests received less than 7 calendar days before the event begins. Transfer of registration is permitted one time with an accompanying fee of $100.00 USD. Transfers may not be made less than 7 calendar days before the event begins. This policy supersedes any previously published policy regarding the cancellation process for AMPP Conferences.

All requests for transfer or cancellation must be submitted in writing to customersupport@ampp.org. No refund will be processed if the registrant is a no show.

Right to Deny or Remove: We reserve the right to deny registration or admission to, or remove any party from the Conference, in our sole discretion.

AMPP Eastern Conference