Networking and Special Events

Make the most of your time at the AMPP Annual Conference + Expo by attending one of our numerous events to meet other conference participants, exhibitors, and sponsors.

Sunday, April 6, 2025

3rd Annual Darrel D. Byerley Memorial Golf Tournament

7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Hermitage Golf Course

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Opening Reception

5:30 – 7 p.m.
Omni Nashville Hotel – Broadway A-K

The Opening Night Reception kicks off AMPP’s Annual Conference + Expo, as attendees and exhibitors interact over drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Drink tickets will be provided at registration. This reception is cosponsored by Carboline and AMPP. The two organizations are bound together by a common vision of corrosion prevention, environmental preservation, and education.

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Monday, April 7, 2025

Guest Program Breakfast

8 – 9:30 a.m.
Omni Nashville Hotel – Mockingbird 1

This breakfast is for participants of the Guest Program and is not intended for conference registrants.

Student Coaching Sessions

9 - 11 a.m.
Outisde Corporate Lounge

The EMERG team will have 30-minute time slots available for students to sign up. Once we have confirmed coaches for all the time slots, a representative will send out notifications so students can sign up. These sessions will take place outside the Corporate Lounge area (not in a designated room).

Keynote Presentation

3:30 – 5 p.m.
Nashville Music City Center – Karl F Dean Ballroom

We’re thrilled to announce that former NASA astronaut and best-selling author Mike Massimino will be the keynote speaker at AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2025 in Nashville!

A Columbia University professor, media personality, and NY Times best-selling author, Massimino will take the stage to deliver his inspiring presentation: "The Team's Success is Your Success: You Cannot Do This Alone, You Will Succeed or Fail as a Team."

Drawing from his experiences in space and beyond, Massimino will share powerful insights on teamwork, resilience, and achieving the impossible—lessons that apply to every industry.

Materials Performance Corrosion Innovation of the Year Awards Program

4:45 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Entrance

The 2025 Materials Performance (MP) Corrosion Innovation of the Year Awards will be presented just before the Exhibit Hall Grand Opening. Don’t miss your chance to celebrate the visionaries who are shaping our future and the projects that protect our world.

Learn more about the awards here

Exhibit Hall Grand Opening

5 – 7:30 p.m.
Nashville Music City Center - Exhibit Hall

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Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Guest Program Breakfast

8 – 9:30 a.m.
Omni Nashville Hotel – Mockingbird 1

This breakfast is for participants of the Guest Program and is not intended for conference registrants.

Women of AMPP Breakfast

8 - 9 a.m.
Nashville Music City Center – Room 212
Price: $35 USD

Join us for the Women of AMPP Breakfast, a special gathering designed to foster meaningful conversations and connections among professionals in the materials protection and performance industries. Organized by Joyce Wright and Richelle Rigby, this forum will feature insightful discussions on key industry topics and the challenges and opportunities for women in the field. Whether you're looking to gain new perspectives, share experiences, or expand your network, this event is the perfect way to kick off your day at the conference. Stay tuned for more details on the discussion topics!

Student Coaching Sessions

2 - 4 p.m.
Outside Corporate Lounge

Similar to Monday's session, 30-minute time slots will be available for students to sign up. Notifications will be sent once all coaches are confirmed. These sessions will be set up outside the Corporate Lounge area (not in a room).

Scholarship Awards Ceremony and EMERGing Leaders Bash

7 - 10 p.m.
*8 - 9 p.m. – Scholarship Awards Ceremony
Tin Roof
Price: $50 USD

Make plans to join us as we celebrate the future of our industry! Guests of all ages are welcome to attend this evening of recognition and celebration, acknowledging the accomplishments of our 2024 scholarship and award recipients.

For more information, contact Heather Lowry at +1 281-228-6205. If you are interested in supporting this exciting event with a sponsorship, please contact sales@ampp.org so we can discuss options or design a custom package just for you!

Sponsored by:

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Guest Program Breakfast

8 – 9:30 a.m.
Omni Nashville Hotel – Mockingbird 1

This breakfast is for participants of the Guest Program and is not intended for conference registrants.

Student Travel Assistance Redemption

9 a.m - 2 p.m.
Registration

Bring your completed voucher to Registration between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to collect your Travel Assistance check. Please bring your Social Security Number and a photo ID. If anyone needs special assistance, students can chat with an EMERG representative during Monday’s Student Meeting.

High Rollin’ For A Harley

4:45 p.m.

Explore the AMPP Annual Conference + Expo by visiting sponsor booths in the High Rollin' for a Harley event. Gather playing cards at each booth and rush to the Harley parked outside the Exhibit Hall. Fill out the submission card for a chance to win the drawing by 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Get ready for a thrilling adventure!

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Honoree Night

6 - 10 p.m
Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum

AMPP invites you to an evening of celebration as the association’s awards are presented in recognition of members who have made outstanding contributions to AMPP and the corrosion control industry. Guests will enjoy a relaxing evening of networking, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment.

Tickets are required and available for purchase at the registration while supplies last.

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