By Lisa Sciortino, Managing Editor of CoatingsPro Magazine
The road to education is lined with the interactive demonstrations, hands-on digital tools. and exciting activities. All of these will comprise the AMPP Education Experience, which will take place Monday through Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall (booth #2441).
In this innovative learning space, explore new educational products from the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) and others that are under development. As part of the experience, members of AMPP’s education team will guide demonstrations and answer questions about new and existing offerings.
Don’t miss this opportunity to evaluate and discuss your individual training needs and professional development goals as you begin — or continue on — your learning journey! Discover which AMPP programs and resources are the best fit for you and your team. Also, explore how to become an AMPP instructor and help educate future industry leaders.
Increase your knowledge about AMPP’s evolving education portfolio by discovering firsthand how these exciting offerings can support your professional growth.
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AMPP Introduces Ultimate Inspector Challenge at 2026 Exhibit HallThe competition begins Monday afternoon and continues through Wednesday, with participants going head-to-head in a series of inspection challenges designed to highlight expertise, precision, and real-world problem-solving.
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What Does the Future of Coatings Inspections Hold? With four unique presentations as part of the AMPP 2026 conference, this session takes place as the industry is seeing a continued shift to robots and drones for surface preparation, coating applications, and visual inspections.
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