The city of Houston will be the meeting place for thousands of technical professionals, executives and researchers from the industrial sector during the AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2026, organized by the Association for Materials Protection and Performance. The event will take place March 15-19, 2026, at the George R. Brown Convention Center, with a program designed to offer specialized training, strategic networking and a look at what's next in corrosion protection, industrial coatings and materials performance.
Alan Thomas, CEO of AMPP, has personally extended the invitation to the international community.
"We look forward to welcoming experts from around the world. We have a great program for you, full of opportunities that will make a difference in your technical and professional development."
Thomas stated.
With more than 37,000 members in 140 countries, AMPP is the leading global organization dedicated to the protection of materials. Through certification programs, technical standards and international events, it promotes solutions that ensure safer, more efficient and durable infrastructures.
This annual conference represents its greatest convening effort, consolidating itself as the forum par excellence for those working in corrosion control, materials engineering, coatings inspection, structural integrity and other related disciplines.
Over five days, attendees will have access to more than 600 hours of technical content, specialized presentations, sessions by industry sector and exhibitions with the latest technologies on the market. The program has been designed to facilitate thematic navigation: you can search by market vertical, application area, track or even by speaker, all available through the official portal.
The event will also feature a dynamic exhibition area where suppliers, manufacturers and consultants will present innovations in coatings, monitoring, industrial cleaning, composite materials and digital solutions applied to predictive maintenance and structural analysis.
Among the most anticipated moments is the opening session, which will include a confidential presentation worked on by the AMPP management team for more than a year.
"This is a key announcement that represents the organization's strategic commitment to the future of the industry."
Thomas advanced, without revealing further details.
In addition, there will be a keynote address by a member of the Blue Angels air squadron, focused on leadership, operational excellence and teamwork. This intervention seeks to inspire the attending professionals from a perspective that goes beyond the technical, emphasizing the value of commitment, precision and collaboration.
The choice of Houston as the site of the AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2026 is no coincidence. Considered the energy capital of the United States, it is home to hundreds of companies in the oil & gas, petrochemical, advanced manufacturing and power generation sectors. This location allows for synergies between the event's technical offerings and the local business community.
The George R. Brown Convention Center, located in the center of the city, will be the main venue. More than 6,000 people from more than 50 countries are expected to attend, making this edition an unprecedented opportunity to connect with colleagues, suppliers and industry thought leaders.
The AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2026 is shaping up to be an important event on the international calendar for those leading or participating in projects related to asset integrity, surface engineering, corrosion control and materials performance. Attending will allow you to update your knowledge and be an active part of the conversations that are defining the direction of the industry.
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Source: Inspenet.
