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AMPP Annual Conference + Expo

Columbus is calling! Save the date for AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2027

April 11–15, 2027
Columbus, Ohio, USA

Mark your calendar, AMPP Annual Conference + Expo is heading to Columbus. Join thousands of materials protection experts, industry leaders, and innovators for an energizing week of connection, discovery, and forward-thinking solutions.

With 600+ hours of technical content, groundbreaking research, and a dynamic exhibit hall, this global event brings the corrosion and coatings community together like no other.

As the world’s leading authority in materials protection and performance, AMPP unites more than 40,000 members across 140 countries, advancing the industry through education, certification, standards, and advocacy to ensure safer, more reliable infrastructure worldwide.

Conference venue

Greater Columbus Convention Center

400 N High St.
Columbus, OH 43215

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.

San Antonio, TX
March 5 - 9, 2028
San Antonio, TX, United States
New Orleans, LA
March 4 - 8, 2029
New Orleans, LA, United States
Los Angeles, CA
January 27 - 31, 2030
Los Angeles, CA, United States

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