Western Conference 2026

AMPP Western Conference 2026

November 16–18, 2026
Renton, WA

What does it take to perform in extreme environments?

Join industry leaders, innovators, and problem solvers at the AMPP Western Conference, November 16 - 18, 2026 in Renton, Washington, where the focus is clear: Extreme Environments: Managing challenges for land, maritime, and offshore infrastructure.

This conference brings together professionals from across the industry to tackle real-world challenges in corrosion control, coatings, and asset performance under some of the most demanding operating conditions. From proven practices to emerging technologies, you will gain the insights, connections, and solutions needed to protect critical infrastructure and keep it performing under pressure.

Whether you are working onshore, offshore, or in marine environments, this is where the industry comes together to learn, collaborate, and move forward.

AMPP Western Conference

What to expect

Gain practical insight from experts in extreme environments

Hear directly from owners, operators, engineers, and technical specialists working across land, maritime, and offshore infrastructure. Gain a real-world perspective on corrosion challenges, coatings performance, and asset reliability in harsh and complex conditions.

Stay ahead of evolving challenges and innovation

Explore advancements in corrosion mitigation, coatings systems, cathodic protection, and inspection, along with emerging technologies shaping how we manage infrastructure in extreme environments. Learn how new approaches are improving performance, durability, and long-term asset integrity.

Build meaningful industry connections

Connect with professionals from across the industry, including asset owners, contractors, manufacturers, and service providers. Whether you attend, present, sponsor, or exhibit, this conference offers valuable opportunities to collaborate and strengthen relationships across the corrosion and coatings community.

Registration Opens May 25

Registration Type Member Non-Member
Advance Full Conference Registration
Ends October 19
$525 USD $625 USD
Regular Full Conference Registration $650 USD $750 USD
Student Free $40 USD
Full conference registration includes:
  • Technical Sessions 
  • All Networking Breaks
  • 1 Lunch
  • 2 Networking Receptions in the Exhibit Hall
  • PDH Hours

Conference venue

Hyatt Regency Lake Washington

1053 Lake Washington Blvd N
Renton, WA 98056

Stay where the action is, with all conference activities conveniently in one place. From technical sessions to networking opportunities, everything is designed to keep you connected and maximize your time onsite.

A special rate of $229 per night is available for conference attendees. (Pricing includes hotel’s destination fee and a rebate. Taxes are not included in the quoted rate.)

Rooms are limited and expected to fill quickly, so we encourage you to book early.

Reserve Your Room

Deadline to book rooms: October 26, 2026

Welcome Reception

Welcome Reception

Monday, November 16
5 - 7 p.m.

Kick off the conference on the exhibit hall floor. Connect with peers, meet exhibitors, and get a first look at the solutions and technologies designed for extreme environments.

Exhibitor Happy Hour

Exhibitor Networking Reception

Tuesday, November 17
Time to be announced

Reconnect with colleagues, explore the exhibit hall, and continue conversations with solution providers tackling real-world infrastructure challenges.

Social Event

Social Event

Tuesday, November 17
Time to be announced

Keep the momentum going with an evening dedicated to networking and connection outside the conference setting.

Tickets required

Frequently asked questions

Engineers, asset owners, operators, inspectors, contractors, consultants, and corrosion and coatings professionals working across land, maritime, and offshore infrastructure. Professionals from across the country and beyond are encouraged to attend.

The technical program will focus on managing infrastructure in extreme environments, including corrosion control, coatings performance, cathodic protection, inspection, and asset integrity. Topics may also include offshore and marine applications, harsh environment materials performance, emerging technologies, data and analytics, and workforce challenges.

The AMPP Western Conference will take place November 16 to 18, 2026 in Renton, Washington at the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington.

No. Despite the name, the conference is open to attendees, presenters, sponsors, and exhibitors from across North America and around the world.

Standard Registration Policy: Paid registrations cancelled in writing at least 30 calendar days or more prior to the start of the event will receive a full refund, less a 10% service fee. Paid registrations cancelled in writing 29 to 7 calendar days before the starting date of the event will receive a refund of 50% of the registration fee. No refunds or credit will be issued on cancellation requests received less than 7 calendar days before the event begins. Transfer of registration is permitted one time with an accompanying fee of $100.00 USD. Transfers may not be made less than 7 calendar days before the event begins. This policy supersedes any previously published policy regarding the cancellation process for AMPP Conferences.

All requests for transfer or cancellation must be submitted in writing to customersupport@ampp.org. No refund will be processed if the registrant is a no show.

Right to Deny or Remove: We reserve the right to deny registration or admission to, or remove any party from the Conference, in our sole discretion.

Payment is due at the time of contract submission. If you request to be invoiced, payment is due within 30 days of invoice date. After 30 days of the invoice date, your pre-selected booth space will be forfeited without full payment. You will be required to select another booth space when payment is received. All unpaid booth spaces will remain in "reserved" status until full payment is received. Contracts received less than 30 days prior to event must be paid in full at the time of contract submission.

All requests for cancellation must be submitted in writing. All paid and guaranteed exhibitor booth registrations cancelled in writing at least 30 calendar days or more prior to the start of the event will receive a full refund, less a 10% service fee of the total exhibit space fees; including booth attendant registrations. Paid and guaranteed exhibitor booth registrations cancelled in writing 29 to 15 days prior to the start of the event will receive a refund of 50% of the total exhibit space fees; including booth attendant registrations. No refunds or credit will be issued on cancellation requests received less than 14 days before the event begins. If the conference is cancelled due to Federal, State, or local regulations, exhibitors will receive a full refund.

Conference committee

  • Conference Chair
    Peter Harkins, Mobiltex
  • Conference Co-Chair
    Logan Swanson, Hansen Drilling
  • Exhibit & Sponsorship Chair
    Brandon LaVerne, Farwest Corrosion Control
  • Social Event Chair
    Alison Durham, ACCI
  • Technical Chair
    Tim Harding, TC Energy
  • Technical Member
    Jon Onorato, Exponent
  • Technical Member
    Michelle Gallardo
  • Technical Member
    Catherine Noble, Acuren
  • Technical Member & Social Member
    Eric Brandhorst
  • Technical Member & Social Member
    Annie Tuttle, Sherwin Williams
  • Social Member
    Ronnie Prado, Mesa Products
  • Committee Member
    Don Olson, Mobiltex
  • Committee Member
    Martin Hines
  • Committee Member
    Patrick Clark, Cascade Natural Gas
  • Chapter Liaison
    Alex Fussell, RH2 Engineering

Need help?

You can connect with our Customer Support team via email or phone to get dedicated help!

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US: 1-800-797-6223
International: +1-281-228-6200

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