Eastern Conference 2026

AMPP Eastern Conference 2026

Pipeline Integrity

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October 19-21, 2026
Myrtle Beach, SC

What does it take to protect the infrastructure that keeps energy moving?

Join industry leaders, innovators, and problem solvers at the AMPP Eastern Conference, October 19 - 21, 2026 in Myrtle Beach, where the focus is clear: Protecting What Moves Energy Forward

Hosted by the AMPP Carolinas Chapter, this conference brings together professionals from across the country to tackle the real-world challenges facing pipeline integrity, corrosion control, and asset performance. From proven practices to emerging technologies, you will gain the insights, connections, and solutions needed to keep critical infrastructure safe, reliable, and built for the future.

Whether you are an owner, operator, engineer, contractor, or solution provider, this is where the industry comes together to learn, collaborate, and move forward together.

What to expect

Gain practical insight from pipeline and integrity leaders

Hear directly from owners, operators, engineers, and industry experts shaping the future of pipeline integrity. Gain real-world perspective on corrosion control, safety, regulatory expectations, and the evolving challenges impacting energy infrastructure.

Stay ahead of innovation and emerging risks

Explore the latest advancements in corrosion management, cathodic protection, coatings, and inspection, alongside emerging topics like AI, data analytics, digital twins, hydrogen, and carbon capture (CCTUS). Learn how new technologies and strategies are improving performance, reliability, and long-term asset integrity.

Build meaningful industry connections

Connect with professionals from across the country, including asset owners, contractors, service providers, manufacturers, and engineers. Whether you attend, present, sponsor, or exhibit, this conference offers valuable opportunities to collaborate, exchange insights, and strengthen relationships across the pipeline and energy community.

Registration Now Open

Registration Type Member Non-Member
Advance Full Conference Registration
Ends September 21
$350 USD $450 USD
Regular Full Conference Registration $475 USD $575 USD
Student Free $20 USD
Monday Rectifier Course Only $250 USD $275 USD
Full conference registration includes:
  • Technical Sessions 
  • All Networking Breaks
  • 2 Networking Receptions in the Exhibit Hall
  • PDH Hours
  • Tuesday Lunch Ticket
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Conference venue

Sheraton Myrtle Beach

2101 N Oak St
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Stay where the action is, with all conference activities conveniently in one place. From technical sessions to networking opportunities, everything is designed to keep you connected and maximize your time onsite.

A special discounted room rate of $174 per night is available for conference attendees at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach.

Rooms are limited and expected to fill quickly, so we encourage you to book early to secure the discounted rate.

Reserve Your Room

Hotel block dates: Saturday, October 17 - Thursday, October 22, 2026

Deadline to book rooms: Thursday, September 10, 2026

Monday rectifier course Limited Spots Available

Monday, October 19
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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

Presenter: Don Olson - Mobiltex Data Inc.

Rectifier Training

Call for abstracts Closed

Thank you to everyone who submitted an abstract for the technical program. The 2026 program is being developed around the real-world challenges and innovations shaping pipeline integrity, corrosion control, coatings performance, and infrastructure reliability.

Topics represented in the program include:

  • AC and DC Interferenc
  • Asset Integrity and Pipeline Safety
  • Cathodic Protection and Corrosion Management
  • Coatings, Linings, and Surface Preparation
  • Inspection, Monitoring, and Data Analytics
  • Material Selection and Erosion-Corrosion
  • Emerging Fuels and CCTUS
  • Reconductoring and Pipeline Repurposing
  • Water/Wastewater and Infrastructure Corrosion
  • Workforce Challenges and Operator Qualification
  • and more!

The technical program will be announced here soon.

Speaker resources

Welcome Reception

Welcome Reception

Monday, October 19
5 - 7 p.m.

Kick off the conference on the exhibit hall floor at the Welcome Reception. Connect with peers, meet exhibitors, and get a first look at the solutions and technologies shaping pipeline integrity and corrosion control. This is your first opportunity to network, explore, and set the tone for the days ahead.

Exhibitor Happy Hour

Happy Hour in the Exhibit Hall

Tuesday, October 20
Immediately following the Tuesday Technical Sessions

Close out the day on the exhibit hall floor with the Exhibitor Happy Hour. Reconnect with colleagues, visit booths you may have missed, and continue conversations with solution providers in a relaxed, informal setting. It is the perfect way to maximize your time in the exhibit hall while building valuable industry connections.

Social Event

An Evening that Rocks: Dueling Pianos Social

Social Event
Tuesday, October 20

Keep the momentum going at the conference social event at Crocodile Rocks at Broadway at the Beach. Join fellow attendees for an evening of networking, live dueling pianos, audience requests, and nonstop entertainment in a fun, high-energy atmosphere just outside the conference setting.

All registered attendees are invited to join us at the social event at no additional cost. If you plan to attend, please indicate this upon registering.

Frequently asked questions

Engineers, asset owners, operators, inspectors, contractors, consultants, and corrosion and coatings professionals involved in pipeline integrity, energy infrastructure, and asset performance. Professionals from across the country and beyond are encouraged to attend.

The technical program will focus on pipeline integrity, corrosion control, and performance, including topics such as cathodic protection, coatings and linings, inspection, material selection, AC and DC interference, digital technologies like AI and data analytics, carbon capture and hydrogen infrastructure, regulatory updates, and workforce challenges.

The AMPP Eastern Conference will take place October 19 to 21 in Myrtle Beach, hosted by the AMPP Carolinas Chapter.

No. Despite the name, the conference is open to attendees, presenters, sponsors, and exhibitors from across North America and around the world.

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.

  • 100% Payment is due in full upon receipt of invoice.
  • Any booth space with a remaining balance after 30 days from invoice date will be subject to be released without notice.
  • All payments made by the exhibitor must be in U.S. Dollars and are non-refundable and non-transferable. In the event of cancellation, the exhibitor forfeits all payments made, which cannot be applied to future conference, events, or any other purposes. Cancellations must be submitted in writing.
  • All exhibit fees must be paid in full to participate in the Event. Paid exhibit fees entitle Exhibitor to exhibit package deliverables as outlined on the Order Confirmation/Booking Form, unless otherwise forfeited through cancellation.

Executive committee

  • Chair
    Don Mitchell, Mears Group Inc.
  • Vice Chair
    Gregory Alexander, Audubon Companies
  • Technical Committee Co-Chair
    Brandon Cashwell, Duke Energy
  • Technical Committee Co-Chair
    Josh Schmeisser, MESA Products
  • Sponsorship and Social Chair
    Tish Edmondson, MESA Products
  • Exhibit Chair
    Andrea Villareal, Jennings Anodes

Need help?

You can connect with our Customer Support team via email or phone to get dedicated help!

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Please note that we have a limited number of Spanish/Chinese-speaking representatives.

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We are available Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. US Central Standard Time (CST) and Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. US Central Standard Time (CST).

US: 1-800-797-6223
International: +1-281-228-6200

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