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AMPP Annual Conference + Expo

Get ready! AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2026 is coming to Houston, TX

March 15-19, 2026
Houston Texas, USA

Join thousands of materials protection experts, industry leaders, and innovators for an exceptional week of learning, networking, and cutting-edge solutions. With 600+ hours of technical content, groundbreaking research, and a dynamic exhibit hall, the AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2026 is an event you won't want to miss.

As the world’s leading authority in materials protection and performance, AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance) unites more than 37,000 members across 140 countries. Our mission is to advance the materials protection industry through education, certification, standards, and advocacy, ensuring safer, more reliable infrastructure worldwide.

This annual conference is the largest global gathering of corrosion and coatings professionals, offering unmatched opportunities to connect with peers, explore innovative technologies, and gain insights that shape the future of the industry.

Mark your calendars. We can’t wait to welcome you to Houston!

Conference contacts

Sherry McCaskey

General questions - Conference Manager
Sherry.McCaskey@ampp.org
+1 412-288-6032

Sam Barill

Exhibits and Sponsorships Senior Manager
Sam.Barill@ampp.org
+1 412-288-6036

Vanessa Reddick

Exhibits Specialist
Vanessa.Reddick@ampp.org
+1 281-584-6785

Kristie Saber

Conferences Senior Specialist
Kristie.Saber@ampp.org
+1 281-228-6206

Conference venue

George R. Brown Convention Center

1001 Avenida De Las Americas
Houston, TX 77010

Looking ahead to what’s next

We’re already planning for the next several years, and we want you to be part of it. Join us as we bring the AMPP community together in new cities, with fresh programming and expanded networking opportunities.

Columbus, OH
April 11 - 15, 2027
Columbus, OH, United States
San Antonio, TX
March 5 - 9, 2028
San Antonio, TX, United States