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Board of Directors Welcomes Guests to First AMPP Conference

AMPP Chair Sam Scaturro and AMPP Global Center Chair Joyce Wright welcome you to the first AMPP Annual Conference + Expo.

Opening Night Reception Celebrates Two Big Events

AMPP’s Opening Night Reception, to be held from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in HemisFair C1 and C2, celebrates AMPP’s 1st and Carboline’s 75th birthdays!

2022 AMPPCares: Volunteer Day in San Antonio

The 2022 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo began Saturday with early arrivals taking advantage of an opportunity to give back to the host community of San Antonio, Texas.

SUNDAY'S HIGHLIGHTS

All times listed are U.S. CT

(Updated schedule, locations)

Workshop: Proper Use of Coatings Inspection Instruments

8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Forum: Electrochemical Techniques for Measuring Corrosion

8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Workshop: NDT Inspection for Corrosion Detection, Evaluation

1:00-5:00 p.m.

Information Exchange: State-of-the-Art Corrosion Inhibitors

1:00-5:00 p.m.

Annual Member Meeting

4:30-5:00 p.m.

Opening Reception

5:30-7:00 p.m.

MONDAY'S HIGHLIGHTS

(Updated schedule, locations)

Forum: Leadership From the Inside Out

8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Forum: Premature Coatings Failures

8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Workshop: Coating Failure Investigations

1:00-3:00 p.m.

Keynote: Former U.S. DOT Secretary Ray LaHood

3:30-4:30 p.m.

EMERG Student Meeting

3:30-5:00 p.m.

Expo Hall Grand Opening

5:00-7:00 p.m.

MONDAY, March 7

2022 Student Poster Session Begins

Sponsored by BP and held at the Exhibit Hall, the Student Poster Session encourages students to become active by presenting the results of their work to membership.

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AMPP Attendees Begin Week with Crew Brew Networking Event

Many attendees began their week with some fun at Saturday night’s “Crew Brew” networking event. The lively evening took place over food and drinks at Pat O’Brien’s, located near the downtown San Antonio Riverwalk.

AMPP Hosts 2022 Darrel D. Byerley Memorial Golf Tournament

The 2022 Darrel D. Byerley Memorial Golf Tournament, which began Sunday morning, allows golfers and sponsors to network with other conference attendees and industry professionals in a fun and relaxed setting.

AMPP’s Diversity, Inclusion Panel Names Recipients of New Grants

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) is pleased to announce the first recipients of its new Diversity and Inclusion Grant.

Coatings Industry in the Spotlight at 2022 AMPP Conference + Expo

This week’s event, which is being held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, will feature many symposiums, forums, exhibits, and workshops of benefit to coatings professionals.

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Tracking the Pulse of the Industry

The protective coatings industry continues to develop rapidly, including advances in expediting facility maintenance turnaround, mitigating corrosion under insulation, accelerating two-coat shop throughput, and increasing the sustainability of fire protective coatings.

To help you keep a pulse on these developments, Sherwin-Williams technology and industry experts share their insights on coatings technologies and applications in "Market Pulse: Advancements in Coatings Technology."