AMPP Announces 2026 Advocacy Days to Advance Infrastructure, Defense & Energy Policy

Industry experts to share technical insight with policymakers on protecting critical systems from corrosion

Mar. 19, 2026 at 3:03pm

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AMPP Advocacy Days 2026 will bring engineers, asset managers, and coatings experts to Washington, D.C. from May 11-13 to meet with congressional representatives and federal agencies. The event aims to provide policymakers with direct access to industry knowledge on how materials protection, training, and standards can lead to more robust infrastructure and improved resilience across maritime, defense, energy, and civil sectors.

Why it matters

Corrosion costs the U.S. an estimated $276 billion annually, impacting critical industries like shipbuilding, energy, and transportation. By engaging directly with policymakers, AMPP hopes to highlight practical solutions for safeguarding essential systems and infrastructure against the damaging effects of corrosion.

The details

AMPP Advocacy Days will spotlight four sectors significantly impacted by corrosion: maritime, defense, energy, and civil infrastructure. Attendees will engage with congressional offices and government agencies through group briefings and policy discussions, aiming to link industry expertise with policy choices shaping U.S. infrastructure. Key topics include broadening the adoption of corrosion monitoring and prevention tools, promoting top corrosion control practices, and enhancing educational and training programs to develop future materials protection experts.

  • AMPP Advocacy Days 2026 will take place from May 11-13, 2026 in Washington, D.C.
  • The event was announced at the AMPP Annual Conference + Expo in March 2026.

The players

AMPP

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance, the organizer of AMPP Advocacy Days 2026.

Kern Williams

Manager of Government Relations at AMPP.

U.S. Representative Wesley Hunt (R-TX)

Featured at the "Coffee with the Congressman" event where AMPP announced Advocacy Days 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Advocacy Days gives policymakers direct access to industry knowledge, helping them recognize how materials protection, training, and established standards lead to more robust infrastructure and improved resilience.”

— Kern Williams, Manager of Government Relations at AMPP

What’s next

Additional details, including finalized agendas and confirmed meeting schedules, will be announced soon for AMPP Advocacy Days 2026.

The takeaway

By bringing industry experts to Washington, AMPP Advocacy Days aims to provide policymakers with practical insights on how to address the widespread impacts of corrosion on critical infrastructure, defense systems, and energy networks through materials protection, training, and standards.