AMPP Celebrates Women Making a Difference in Its Industry

The 2025 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo is holding two exciting events to specifically celebrate the women of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP).

The Women of AMPP Breakfast and Forum will take place on Tuesday, April 8, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. local time in room 212 of Nashville's expansive Music City Center. Breakfast will be served from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m, with this portion on the event requiring a ticket to attend.

Immediately following the breakfast, a forum will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., which is open to all conference attendees.

The next day, a Women of AMPP Mentoring Event will take place on Wednesday, April 9, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 p.m. local time in the Exhibit Hall (2800 aisle). The event Chair is Rachelle Rigby, Conference Manager, The Australasian Corrosion Association, Coating Inspector, Remedy Asset Protection, while Vice Chair is Joyce Wright, Past Chair of the AMPP Global Center.

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