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.
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Jobsite Challenges Forum Offers Real-World Perspectives Maintaining safety on jobsites is critical to ensuring operational success. Learn strategies aimed at enhancing safety, ensuring compliance, and improving practices during the “Jobsite Challenges, Strategies, and Safety Programs” forum on Tuesday afternoon.
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Student Poster Winners Announced at AMPP 2026Sponsored by BP, awards were given to the top three posters in four categories: the Fontana Category of Corrosion Engineering; the Pourbaix Category of Corrosion Science; the Herro-Appleman Category of Applied Materials Protection Technology; and the David Shifler Undergraduate Category.
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