--- title: How AI, New Technologies Will Shape Future of Materials Protection --- Tonight’s AMPP 2024 update includes the details on Dr. Michio Kaku's keynote speech, multiple awards presentations, and much more! | View in browser Don’t Fear AI: AMPP’s Keynote Shined Light on Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to a promising future and is not to be feared, renowned physicist Dr. Michio Kaku told a packed house in his keynote speech at AMPP’s 2024 conference. Targeting his message with references to corrosion and the future of construction, the professor of theoretical physics presented his vision of a future paved by AI and nanotechnology. Read More AMPP Looks to Establish Targets in Materials Sustainability In Monday’s “Implementing Successful Material Sustainability and Material Stewardship Practices” symposia and forum, a panel of global experts offered advice on incorporating sustainable practices in the corrosion control and protective coatings industries. Read More Why Coatings Failures Require Thorough Investigation Proving that surface preparation or coating application did not meet requirements is not enough. One must show that the deficiency directly caused or contributed to a failure, as explained in Monday’s “Coating Failure Investigations—Causes and Repairs” forum. Read More AMPP Hosting 2024 Honoree Night on Wednesday AMPP is proud to host its much-anticipated 2024 Honoree Night from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday. While at the World War II Museum, honorees and guests will enjoy a relaxing evening of networking, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment. Read More Wednesday’s Forums Feature Water/Wastewater Infrastructure, Bridge Coatings Several unique learning opportunities are being offered in Wednesday’s forums at our 2024 annual conference inside the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. These include specialized sessions on water/wastewater infrastructure and bridge coatings. Read More Awards Ceremony to Honor 2024 Best Student Posters Winners of this year’s Student Poster Session will be recognized in Wednesday’s 2024 Student Poster Awards ceremony. These posters showcase student research on a variety of topics in corrosion science, corrosion engineering, and applied corrosion technology. Read More WEDNESDAY'S HIGHLIGHTS All times listed are U.S. CT (Updated schedule, locations) AMPP Valuing Voices Breakfast and Forum 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Room R09 Bridge Coatings Forum 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Room 218 Exhibit Hall 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Ernest N. Morial Convention Center EMERG Student Camp 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Exhibit Hall How to Gain an Edge with Coatings Contractor Selection 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Room 221 Student Poster Session Awards Ceremony 12:30-1:30 p.m., Exhibit Hall Regulatory Updates 3:30-4:30 p.m., Room 219 Honoree Night 6:00-10:00 p.m., World War II Museum THURSDAY'S HIGHLIGHTS (Updated schedule, locations) Using Industrial Tethered Power Wash Drones Forum 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Room 213   Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion Symposia 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Room 223   Thermal Spray Applicator Training Course 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Hilton Riverside (register)   Modernization of Corrosion and Coating Research Symposia 8:00-10:00 a.m., Room 219   Standards Committee (SC) 04: Linings and Internal Coatings 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Room 203 and Virtual   High-Temperature Materials and Corrosion Symposia 8:00-11:30 a.m., Room R06   Standards Committee (SC) 19: Maritime 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Room 205 and Virtual   Standards Committee (SC) 01: Cathodic/Anodic Protection 1:00-5:00 p.m., Room 205 and Virtual  2024 AMPP Photo Gallery You can’t rain on our parade, as the show must go on!   Despite effects from severe rain leading up to the Expo Grand Opening (sponsored by Sherwin-Williams), AMPP 2024 is still on with a full show floor. After a slightly delayed start on Monday, the Exhibit Hall opened for regular business hours on Tuesday and Wednesday. The building is safe, and over 380 exhibitors from across the globe are excited to welcome attendees. Thanks to the crew in New Orleans for working overnight with AMPP staff to help make this possible. View Photo Gallery SPONSORED CONTENT CoatingsPro Presents Winners of 2024 Contractor Awards CoatingsPro Magazine, AMPP’s publication for contractors working on high-performance coating projects in the field, celebrated its 2024 Contractor Awards Program winners with Monday’s announcement ceremony from the association’s annual conference. Read More AMPP Champions Leadership and Inclusion with Valuing Voices Forum Wednesday’s AMPP Valuing Voices Forum provides an opportunity for members to learn about topics such as the importance of diversity in growing our industry; the power of inclusion; and the role of leadership in creating a people-first environment. Read More EMERG Student Camp Offers Hands-on Knowledge to Local Students During this day-long event, high school students will participate in hands-on coatings and corrosion activities. Using AMPP corrosion toolkits known as cKits, students will learn basic scientific principles such as oxidation, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. Read More Symposia Spotlight: Coatings Failures, Machine Learning, Alkalinity Symposia on coatings failures, machine learning for corrosion management, and understanding alkalinity for use in corrosion prediction are among Wednesday’s numerous offerings at the 2024 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo in New Orleans. Read More “Defending Against Corrosion in the Military” Forum Draws Full House In Monday’s “Defending Against Corrosion in the Military” forum, several speakers addressed corrosion as a significant maintenance cost driver, which can affect an asset’s readiness for mission support while also contributing to a reduction in usable service life. Read More AMPPiTheater Presentations Offered on Exhibit Hall’s Final Day Wednesday’s AMPPiTheater highlights include sessions such as “My Brain Made Me Do It,” AMPP’s “New Industrial Coating Application (ICA) Training Program,” and “Video-Driven Success: Unleashing the Power of Video in Your Marketing Strategy.” Read More Wi-Fi Access Free WiFi is accessible to all attendees in the convention center's exhibit hall and most common areas. 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