By Sammy Miles, Managing Editor-in-Chief of CORROSION journal
The Exhibit Hall at the 2026 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo is now open! The ceremonial ribbon cutting by Alan Thomas, CEO of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), took place on Monday, March 16 inside Houston’s expansive George R. Brown Convention Center.
The ribbon cutting followed a series of opening remarks from the current Chair of the AMPP Board of Directors, Kimberly-Joy Harris, and Kristin Leonard, a past Chair of the AMPP Global Center (2023-2024).
Attendees explored booths throughout the packed hall. From putt-putt golf in Dairyland’s booth to student posters, there were plenty of things to do and see.
TalentForce, AMPP’s new workforce development company, made its debut on Monday with a presence inside AMPP’s main booth. Also found in the AMPP booth is a new media studio, where attendees can watch interviews and discussions taking place throughout the week.
Make sure to take a few minutes to check out this year’s Exhibit Hall! Standard daily hours will continue until 5:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday.
AMPP Bookstore Comes Home to HoustonThe AMPP Bookstore at the 2026 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo will again offer daily discounts and multiple ways to purchase books. From Sunday through Wednesday, the Bookstore is open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., and on Thursday it opens from 8:00 a.m. until noon.
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‘Home Game’: AMPP Members Enjoy Record 2026 Show in HoustonHeld in its hometown of Houston, this year’s show was a clear success for the association. According to Greg Muha, Director of Conferences, Exhibits, and Sponsorships, AMPP’s flagship annual conference had a record 6,345 attendees, surpassing the 2024 New Orleans event.
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Impurities Present New Integrity Challenges for CO₂ Transport PipelinesAlthough the presentations examined different degradation mechanisms — fracture behavior and corrosion chemistry — both highlighted how impurities present in anthropogenic CO₂ streams can significantly influence the long-term integrity of pipeline materials.
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