By Ben DuBose, News Editor, AMPP Publications
Join us Monday afternoon as we officially open the Exhibit Hall at the 2026 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo! The Grand Opening event, which takes place inside Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center, is sponsored by Sherwin-Williams.
Be among the first to explore the dynamic show floor, all while connecting with leading companies across the industry and discovering the latest products, technologies, and solutions shaping the future of corrosion and coatings. This is your opportunity to meet exhibitors, make valuable connections, and kick off an exciting week of innovation and collaboration.
The ceremonial ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, shortly after the keynote address concludes.
The Exhibit Hall will then stay open until 7:30 p.m. local time.
Sunday’s Presentations Tackle Data Challenges of CorrosionAs corrosion programs become increasingly data-rich, the industry is being forced to grapple with how to manage, interpret, and apply complex datasets in ways that support sound engineering decisions. Those issues will be addressed during “Data Challenges in Corrosion,” a Sunday morning technical session during the 2026 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo.
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Dr. Nick Birbilis Delivers AMPP’s 2026 Whitney Award LectureIn a presentation titled “Toward Sustainable Corrosion Resistant Alloys,” Dr. Nick Birbilis delivered his 2026 Whitney Award lecture regarding the role of grain size, grain orientation, and crystallinity on the corrosion resistance of alloys
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AMPP Shines Spotlight on Future in Scholarship Awards, EMERGing Leaders BashAll 2026 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo attendees and their guests are invited to join us on St. Patrick’s Day at House of Blues Houston as we raise funds to support the future of the materials protection industry. The event features both the Scholarship Awards Ceremony and the EMERGing Leaders Bash.
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