AMPP Western Conference 2026 November 16–18, 2026 Renton, WA What does it take to perform in extreme environments? Join industry leaders, innovators, and problem solvers at the AMPP Western Conference, November 16 - 18, 2026 in Renton, Washington, where the focus is clear: Extreme Environments: Managing challenges for land, maritime, and offshore infrastructure
AMPP Eastern Conference 2026 Submit Your Abstract 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.
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AMPP Board of Directors Officers Kimberly-Joy Harris, Ph.D. Chair 2026 HF Sinclair Midstream Tinley Park, IL Laura Cardenas Vice Chair 2026 WSP Canada Vancouver, Canada Juan Caballero Immediate Past Chair 2026 Naval & Industrial Solutions S.A. Panama City, Panama Alan Thomas Chief Executive Officer AMPP: Association for Materials Protection and Performance Jennifer Colunga, CPA Chief Financial Officer AMPP: Association for Materials Protection and Performance Directors Sam Conner 2024-2026 AECOM Pittsburgh, PA Aida Garrity 2024-2026 Garrity Materials and Corrosion Consulting Sarasota, FL Craig Botha 2026-2028 Reignite (Pty) Ltd. Cape Town, South Africa Nafiseh Ebrahimi 2026-2028 National Research Council Canada Ottawa, Canada Eric Onya 2026-2028 Co-op Refinery Complex Regina, Canada Steven Reinstadtler 2026-2028 Covestro Pittsburgh, PA
Houston, Texas – (April 8, 2026) — The Master Painters Institute (MPI) , a subsidiary of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), has announced its 2026 Champion Award recipients. MPI honors paint and coatings manufacturers that display exceptional performance, sustainability, education, and commitment across the industry. The 2026 MPI Champions represent organizations that are setting the benchmark for coatings performance and advancing the industry through measurable impact and leadership
Houston, Texas – (April 2, 2026) — The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), in collaboration with the World Corrosion Organization (WCO) , the European Federation of Corrosion (EFC) , and the International Corrosion Council (ICC) has announced the theme for World Corrosion Awareness Day (WCAD) 2026, to be observed worldwide on April 24, 2026. The 2026 theme, “Did You Know?
Navy contractors, asset owners, and coating suppliers, this high-impact gathering will convene 200 to 300 participants focused on the advancement of workforce development, corrosion prevention, and best practices in surface preparation and coatings application throughout the maritime sector. From February 3-4, 2026, in Virginia Beach, Va., the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) is hosting its inaugural Maritime Coatings Contractor Forum
What you’ll learn: How abrasive blasting compare to laser ablation and induction removal technologies Understand safety, environmental, and operational advantages of precision-based methods Where these technologies are already in use across infrastructure, energy, and defense How advanced methods reduce hazardous waste and improve efficiency What’s next for surface preparation and corrosion control View Recording Watch Past Episodes Upcoming Forefront Webcasts Enzyme-based Subsurface Waterproofing for Concrete Durability: Mechanisms, Performance, and Field Lessons June 23, 2026 Condition Intelligence: Reducing Lifecycle Risk in Complex Rehabilitation Projects August 2026 Hydrogen, CO₂, Ammonia, and New Failure Modes October 2026 Industry Reflection: Lessons from 2026, Signals for 2027 December 2026 Check out previous topics and watch past episodes
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