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The AMPPlify Update is AMPP’s monthly roundup of corrosion prevention news, protective coatings developments, asset integrity insights, materials engineering resources, industry standards, professional development opportunities, and events shaping the future of infrastructure protection.  In this issue, discover how the AMPP Ambassador Program is helping build the next generation of industry leaders, learn about contractor qualification programs that support long-term infrastructure reliability, explore the latest technical content on pipeline integrity, hydrogen embrittlement, and artificial intelligence, review newly published standards and VIS Guides, and find upcoming conferences and events designed to advance corrosion control and materials protection worldwide.

In this AMPPlify Update: 

• AMPP News: Help Shape the Future of the Materials Protection Profession
• AMPP Member Moments: Highlights from AMPP’s Global Community
  
• AMPP Tech: This Month's Technical Content 
  
• AMPP Events: Join AMPP at One of Our Featured Events
• AMPP Standards: Newly Published, Revised, and Reaffirmed Standards
  
• AMPP Around the World: Connect with Us In Person

AMPP NEWS

Help Shape the Future of the Materials Protection Profession

The AMPP Ambassador Program recognizes and empowers passionate members who are committed to advancing the materials protection and performance profession worldwide. Ambassadors serve as advocates for AMPP, helping to build connections, share industry knowledge, promote professional development opportunities, and strengthen engagement within the global corrosion and materials protection community.

Applications for the 2027 AMPP Ambassador Program will open on July 1, 2026, and close on August 15, 2026. We encourage interested members from around the world to apply and help shape the future of our profession.

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Webcast Today: Nine Reasons QP Should Be in Your Next Specification

Choosing the right contractor can make the difference between long-term asset performance and costly premature failure. Join AMPP's free webcast, Top 9 Reasons to Specify QP for Civil Infrastructure Projects, at 2 p.m. EDT TODAY to learn how the AMPP Quality Procedures (QP) Program helps asset owners reduce risk, improve project outcomes, and extend infrastructure service life.

This one-hour session will highlight the benefits of specifying QP-qualified contractors and provide practical guidance for improving project performance.

Read the full release and register today.

Spots Available in the September Equipment Spotlight Issue

CoatingsPro is offering a limited package to give equipment suppliers extra visibility in the September issue. This comprehensive package includes print + email + social media exposure to give your brand a boost with decision-makers actively looking for your solutions.

Contact sales@ampp.org to get started.

AMPP MEMBER MOMENTS

Find Your Crew. Chart Your Course. 

The right connections can change the course of your career.

Breaking into a new role, solving a tough challenge, or figuring out your next step is easier when you have people in your corner. That's where AMPP comes in. Find your crew. Chart your course.

AMPP membership connects you with professionals who have been where you are and are willing to share what they've learned. Along with valuable member discounts and resources, you'll become part of a community built around helping one another succeed.

Explore what's beyond the horizon with AMPP. You belong here.

If your renewal is approaching, renew today, keep your compass pointed forward, and stay connected.

Welcoming New Student Chapters  

Congratulations to our two newly established AMPP Student Chapters: Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (SIST) Student Chapter and the Instituto Tecnológico de Ciudad Madero (ITCM) Student Chapter.

We are excited to welcome these new student chapters into the AMPP community and look forward to their engagement, growth, and contributions to advancing corrosion and materials engineering.

Join a student chapter or learn how to start your own here. 

Industry Leaders Gather in Genoa

The 4th AMPP Italy Conference + Expo brought together industry professionals from across Europe and beyond in Genoa on June 9–12 to share knowledge, strengthen collaboration, and advance corrosion management and materials protection.

The event featured chapter and task force meetings, technical sessions, exhibitor engagement, and networking opportunities, including a welcome reception at Porto Antico. Discussions focused on protecting critical assets, improving infrastructure performance, and sharing best practices across industries and regions.

Thank you to the AMPP Italy Chapter, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, and attendees for making this event a success.

Follow the AMPP Italy Chapter on LinkedIn for local events, industry news, and chapter updates.

 Great Nominations Start with Great Candidates

The 2027 AMPP Awards open July 1, 2026. Take a look at the award categories and criteria now and start identifying the individuals, organizations, teams, and projects making an impact across our industry.

Honoring Generations of the AMPP Community

Have a generational story? Share it with us here.

AMPP TECH

CP Specialist Assesses Inductive AC Interference Mitigation Strategies

Study Finds Emerging Gap Between AI Training and Industry Needs

Environmental Degradation of Materials in Nuclear Power Systems

In Case You Missed It: From Genoa

AMPP Eastern Conference Features Pipeline Integrity Focus

Pipeline Integrity for the Future: Assessing Hydrogen Embrittlement in Existing Gas Networks

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AMPP EVENTS

 

	AMPP Central Conference 2026 September 28-30, 2026 | Saint Paul, MN
	AMPP Eastern Conference 2026 October 19-21, 2026 | Myrtle Beach, SC
	AMPP Western Conference 2026 November 16-18, 2026 | Renton, WA

 

Registration is Open for AMPP Area Conferences

AMPP Area Conferences are open to professionals from any region and are designed around specific industry challenges and technical focus areas.

• Central Conference – Explore corrosion mitigation and industrial coatings solutions for assets with unique access and operational challenges.
• Eastern Conference – Connect with professionals focused on pipeline integrity, corrosion control, asset reliability, and the technologies that keep critical energy infrastructure operating safely and efficiently. Get a preview of this year's event in a podcast featuring industry leaders Greg Alexander, Tish Edmondson, Tim Gonzalez, and Greg Muha. Watch Now.
• Western Conference – Discover practical solutions and emerging technologies for protecting land, maritime, and offshore infrastructure in some of the industry's most demanding environments.

Choose the conference that best aligns with your work, interests, and professional goals.

Share Your Expertise at AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2027

The Call for Abstracts is now open for the AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2027 in Columbus, Ohio.

Whether you're advancing corrosion control, coatings performance, materials protection, asset integrity, or emerging technologies, this is your opportunity to share practical insights, innovative solutions, and real-world experiences with a global audience of industry professionals.

Technical paper and presentation-only submissions are welcome across a wide range of topics. Submit your abstract and help shape the industry's premier technical program.

Submission deadline: July 19, 2026.

	AWWA ACE26 June 21-24, 2026 | Washington, DC
	3rd International Symposium on Corrosion and Protection Technologies and Standards in the Oil & Gas Wednesday, June 24 - Friday, June 26, 2026 | Kunming China
	2026 ChinaCorr Tuesday, July 28 - Thursday, July 30, 2026 | Shanghai China

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Common Questions About Corrosion, Coatings, and Asset Protection 

What is the AMPP Ambassador Program? 

The AMPP Ambassador Program is a global volunteer initiative that empowers members to advocate for the materials protection and performance profession. Ambassadors help strengthen industry connections, share technical knowledge, promote professional development opportunities, and support AMPP's mission around the world. 

 

Why is contractor qualification important for infrastructure projects? 

Contractor qualification helps asset owners reduce risk, improve project quality, and increase long-term infrastructure reliability. Programs such as the AMPP Quality Procedures (QP) Program establish recognized standards for contractor capabilities, quality management, and project execution.

 

What are the benefits of joining a professional corrosion and materials protection association? 

Professional associations provide access to technical resources, industry standards, training, certifications, networking opportunities, and career development support.

AMPP members gain access to a global community of corrosion engineers, coatings professionals, asset owners, inspectors, researchers, and industry leaders.

 

What is pipeline integrity and why is it important? 

Pipeline integrity refers to the processes, technologies, inspections, and maintenance programs used to ensure pipelines operate safely and reliably throughout their service life.

Pipeline operators monitor threats such as corrosion, coating degradation, mechanical damage, and hydrogen embrittlement. Read the latest in the Pipeline Industry Report.

 

What is hydrogen embrittlement? 

Hydrogen embrittlement occurs when hydrogen enters a metal and reduces its ductility and toughness, increasing the risk of cracking and failure.

As hydrogen becomes a growing component of future energy systems, understanding hydrogen embrittlement is becoming increasingly important for infrastructure reliability.

 

What are the AMPP VIS Guides? 

AMPP VIS Guides are visual reference standards used to evaluate surface preparation quality before protective coatings are applied.

The recently released VIS Guide 10 and VIS Guide 11 support emerging surface preparation technologies including plasma cleaning and laser ablation.

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