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In 2026 Keynote, Former Blue Angels Pilot to Share Lessons in Precision

Whether you’re a naval aviator or a materials protection professional, small decisions can have big consequences. That’s the message former Blue Angels pilot John “Gucci” Foley plans to share in Houston as the keynote speaker for AMPP's 2026 show. Titled “Ignite a Culture of Excellence” and sponsored by RETEGO, Foley’s address starts at 3:00 p.m. local time on Monday.

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MONDAY'S HIGHLIGHTS

All times listed are U.S. CT, events are at George R. Brown unless otherwise noted.

Extended sessions have an hour-long lunch break at noon.

(Updated schedule, locations)

Coffee with Congressman Wesley Hunt

8:00—10:00 a.m., General Assembly Theater ABC

DoD Case Studies: Military Infrastructure and Weapon Systems

8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m., Room 360 DE

Advanced Protective Coating Technology Symposium & Forum

8:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m., Room 350 DEF

Keynote: 'Ignite a Culture of Excellence'

Sponsored by RETEGO

3:00—5:00 p.m., General Assembly Theater ABC

Exhibit Hall Grand Opening

Sponsored by Sherwin-Williams

5:00—7:30 p.m., Exhibit Hall

Ultimate Inspector Challenge Begins

5:00 p.m., Exhibit Hall #2146

TUESDAY'S HIGHLIGHTS

(Updated schedule, locations)

Women of AMPP Breakfast* and Panel

8:00—10:00 a.m., General Assembly Theater ABC (event ticket required)

Whitney Award Lecture

9:00—9:30 a.m., Room 350 DEF

Coffee & Conversation: Connecting Contractors with AMPP Leadership

9:00—11:00 a.m., Room 360 DE

Student Coaching Sessions

9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m., Room 360 CF

Workforce Development Panel: The Future Builds Here

1:00—2:30 p.m., Room 371 C

CoatingsPro Contractor Awards, MPI Champion Awards

3:00—3:30 p.m., Exhibit Hall, Student Poster Stage

Scholarship Awards Ceremony, Emerging Leaders Bash

6:30—10:00 p.m., House of Blues Houston, Music Hall (event ticket required)

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Wi-Fi Name: AMPP_2026
Password (case sensitive): IUPAT-FTI

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