The Association for Materials Protection and Performance - AMPP Annual Conference & Expo 2027
Event Date
April 11–15, 2027
Location
Columbus, OH
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe AMPP Annual Conference + Expo is the flagship event of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), bringing together the global corrosion control and protective coatings community for a week of technical education, networking, and innovation. The 2027 edition takes place April 11–15 in Columbus, Ohio. AMPP unites more than 40,000 members across 140 countries, advancing the industry through education, certification, standards, and advocacy to ensure safer, more reliable infrastructure worldwide.
The conference draws thousands of materials protection experts, industry leaders, researchers, and technology providers. The AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2027 will bring thousands of materials-protection experts, corrosion professionals, coatings specialists, industry leaders, researchers, and technology providers to Columbus for five days of technical education, networking, and industry collaboration.
Attendees gain access to cutting-edge research and a dynamic exhibit hall. With 600+ hours of technical content, groundbreaking research, and a dynamic exhibit hall, this global event brings the corrosion and coatings community together like no other. AMPP Annual Conference + Expo merges the former CORROSION and Coatings+ conferences into a week of dynamic programming, solutions, and discovery that gathers customers, partners, employees and thought leaders in the coatings and corrosion industries.
Show Highlights
- 600+ hours of technical content, groundbreaking research, and a dynamic exhibit hall bringing the corrosion and coatings community together. With 600+ hours of technical content, groundbreaking research, and a dynamic exhibit hall, this global event brings the corrosion and coatings community together like no other.
- Signature networking events, including Opening and Exhibit Hall Receptions, a Tuesday Lunch, Honoree Night, and the Women of AMPP Breakfast.
- Guest Program tours of Columbus attractions such as the Ohio State House, the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), the Columbus Museum of Art, and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
- A merged program combining the best of the former CORROSION and Coatings+ conferences into a single, comprehensive industry event.
Attendance
The official website does not publish a specific attendance figure for the event, describing the audience as "thousands" of professionals. AMPP Annual Conference + Expo is heading to Columbus, joining thousands of materials protection experts, industry leaders, and innovators. As context for the organizing body, AMPP unites more than 40,000 members across 140 countries.
Registration
Registration is completed online through the official AMPP Annual Conference + Expo website. The conference will take place April 11–15, 2027, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Advance registration rates (per the official site):
- Advance Full Conference: $1,075 USD members / $1,425 USD non-members (includes digital conference proceedings, receptions, Tuesday lunch, and a Wednesday drink ticket).
- Two-Day Registration: $695 USD members / $895 USD non-members.
- One-Day Registration: $550 USD members / $750 USD non-members.
- Advance Student Registration: Free (requires current AMPP Student Membership).
- Exhibit Hall Only: $175 USD; Exhibit Hall Only Plus: $225 USD; Guest Program: $195 USD.
Advance registration opens September 14, offering the best available rates. Onsite registration begins with an Early Bird window on Saturday, April 10 (2–5 p.m.) and continues throughout the event. Paid registrations canceled in writing at least 60 days before the event receive a full refund less a $100 service fee; cancellations 59–30 days prior receive a 50% refund; no refunds are issued within 30 days. Registration transfers are permitted once for a $100 fee.
History
AMPP was created through the merger of two long-standing industry organizations. The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) launched on 6 January 2021 to provide a unified voice for the corrosion control and protective coatings industries, formed by a merger between NACE International (Houston, Texas) and SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania). The two professional organizations had each played significant roles in the corrosion industry for a combined total of 145 years.
The Annual Conference + Expo grew out of the legacy events of both predecessor organizations. AMPP Annual Conference + Expo merges the former CORROSION and Coatings+ conferences into a week of dynamic programming, solutions, and discovery. The event rotates among major U.S. cities; following the 2027 edition in Columbus, the conference is scheduled for San Antonio, TX, March 5–9, 2028.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2027?
The event takes place April 11–15, 2027, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N High St, Columbus, Ohio.
Who should attend the AMPP Annual Conference + Expo?
The conference is designed for materials protection experts, corrosion professionals, coatings specialists, industry leaders, researchers, and technology providers from around the world. It merges the former CORROSION and Coatings+ conferences into a single event for the corrosion and coatings industries.
How much does registration cost and when does it open?
Advance registration opens September 14. Advance full conference rates are $1,075 USD for members and $1,425 USD for non-members, with one-day, two-day, exhibit-hall-only, and free student options also available.
What can attendees expect at the event?
The conference offers more than 600 hours of technical content, groundbreaking research, and a dynamic exhibit hall, plus networking receptions, a Tuesday lunch, Honoree Night, the Women of AMPP Breakfast, and guest program tours of Columbus attractions.
What is the nearest airport and how do I get to the venue?
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is about a 10-minute drive east of the convention center via I-670 West to exit 4-B. Local options include COTA buses, bike share, scooters, rideshare, and nearby cashless parking garages.
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