When and where is AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2027?

April 11 to 15, 2027 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N High St., Columbus, Ohio.

What are the exhibit hall hours?

Monday, April 12, 5:00 to 7:30 pm; Tuesday, April 13 and Wednesday, April 14, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

How much does registration cost?

Advance full conference registration is $1,075 for members and $1,425 for non-members until February 28; regular rates of $1,275 and $1,625 start March 1. Government registration is $800, and one- and two-day options are available.

Is there a student rate?

Yes. Advance student registration is free for students with a current AMPP Student Membership and includes all full conference benefits plus the Scholarship Awards and Student Networking event.

When is onsite registration open?

Early bird pick-up on Saturday, April 10 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm, then daily from Sunday, April 11 (7:30 am to 6:30 pm) through Thursday, April 15 (7:30 am to noon).

AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2027

Name: AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2027
Start: 2027-04-11T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-04-15T12:00:00+00:00
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center

About this event

AMPP Annual Conference + Expo is the yearly gathering of the corrosion control and protective coatings community, run by the Association for Materials Protection and Performance. The 2027 edition comes to Columbus, Ohio, for the first time, with a week of peer-reviewed technical content, research symposia and what AMPP calls the world's largest corrosion and coatings tradeshow.

Technical programme

AMPP promises 600+ hours of technical content across several formats.

Peer-reviewed technical paper sessions
Presentation-only sessions
Research in Progress symposia
Research Topical Symposia
Student Poster Session

Exhibit hall

The exhibit hall opens with a reception on Monday, April 12 from 5:00 to 7:30 pm, then runs Tuesday and Wednesday, April 13 and 14, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Who attends

Thousands of corrosion and coatings professionals attend: engineers, coating specialists, researchers, asset owners, inspectors, government staff and students, alongside suppliers of materials, equipment and services.

Why Columbus

AMPP chose Columbus for its ties to advanced manufacturing, materials innovation, critical infrastructure and logistics. The 2028 edition moves to San Antonio, Texas, on March 5 to 9, 2028.

Tickets & passes

Full Conference - Member — USD 1,075: Advance rate to Feb 28 ($1,275 from Mar 1); digital proceedings, receptions, Tuesday lunch, Wednesday drink ticket
Full Conference - Non-Member — USD 1,425: Advance rate to Feb 28 ($1,625 from Mar 1)
Government Conference Registration — USD 800: Members and non-members
Two Day Registration — USD 695: Members; $895 non-members
One Day Registration — USD 550: Members; $750 non-members
Student Registration — Free: Advance rate for AMPP Student Members; later $100 member / $150 non-member

AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2027 is an Industrial Engineering event taking place 11-15 Apr 2027 at Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, United States.