Presented by AMPP Rocky Mountain Chapter
Welcome to the 2026 AMPP Rocky Mountain Chapter Short Course
The main event conference will be held January 22nd and 23rd, 2026 with additional training courses held on January 20th and 21st, 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 1775 E. Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80906.
Hotel Accomodations
Rooms in the hotel block are limited—reserve early to secure your spot!
To reserve a hotel room at the DoubleTree by Hilton at our special group rate, please call the hotel directly at 719-576-8900 or reserve online by clicking the button below.
Please note: the discounted room rate is available only until January 5th. We highly recommend reserving early—payment is not due at the time of booking. Availability is limited, so secure your room soon!
Group Name: AMPP / NACE
Group Code: CDTNIA
Special Rate of $129 per night available from January 18-24, 2026.
Ticket Clarification
Additional Training Course Ticket
Additional Training Course Ticket
Additional Training Course Ticket
This ticket grants you access to a full-day training course available on Tuesday and Wednesday, which includes lunch. Please be aware that this ticket does not cover entry to the Conference. If you're interested in attending the Conference as well, make sure to choose both the class(es) and the General Admission Ticket during registration. Remember, spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis!
Conference Ticket
Additional Training Course Ticket
Additional Training Course Ticket
This ticket includes the following:
- Wednesday evening Hospitality Suite;
- Thursday Conference including breakfast, lunch, and social hour;
- Friday Conference including breakfast and raffle.
* There are two options for general admission tickets: one for members and another for non-members.
Exhibitor Ticket
Additional Training Course Ticket
Exhibitor Ticket
Your exhibitor booth registration includes one booth worker, and additional team members can join with a discounted booth worker ticket. Don’t forget—sponsorship packages and extra add-ons are also available during registration to make the most of your event experience!
Student Ticket
Additional Training Course Ticket
Exhibitor Ticket
Contact nacerockymountainsection@gmail.com for free admission if you are a full time active student.
Additional Training Courses Offered Tuesday / Wednesday
Basic Corrosion & Intro to Cathodic Protection Course
Basic Corrosion & Intro to Cathodic Protection Course
Basic Corrosion & Intro to Cathodic Protection Course
One day introduction to corrosion control and cathodic protection presented by Antonio Flori of Denver Water.
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
*NEW*- Introduction to Welding Course
Basic Corrosion & Intro to Cathodic Protection Course
Basic Corrosion & Intro to Cathodic Protection Course
One day introductory course covers welding safety, equipment setup, and fundamental SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW techniques, presented by Entrust Solutions Group. With hands-on practice included, this course is perfect for beginners looking to build essential welding skills.
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
*NEW*- Allegro and PCS Training Course
Basic Corrosion & Intro to Cathodic Protection Course
Internal Corrosion and Chemical School Course
One day introductory course on Allegro and PCS software presented by American Innovations for cathodic protection professionals. Covers setup, data collection, analysis, and reporting for effective CP system management.
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Internal Corrosion and Chemical School Course
Basic Corrosion & Intro to Cathodic Protection Course
Internal Corrosion and Chemical School Course
One day training on the causes of internal corrosion and chemical treatments, processes, and methods for mitigation presented by Jodi Wrangham of Baker Hughes.
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Introduction to Coatings and Applications Course
Introduction to Coatings and Applications Course
Introduction to Coatings and Applications Course
One day introduction to corrosion protection using barrier coatings presented by Jason Fincham of Sherwin Williams.
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
AC Mitigation Fundamentals Course
Introduction to Coatings and Applications Course
Introduction to Coatings and Applications Course
One day training on the theory of AC mitigation, how to identify and assess it, and remediation actions for both safety and AC-induced corrosion risks presented by Cal Chapman of Chapman Engineering.
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Cathodic Protection Rectifier Training Course
Introduction to Coatings and Applications Course
Cathodic Protection Rectifier Training Course
One day rectifier operation, troubleshooting, and training presented by Don Olson of MobilTex. *Please bring your own multimeter to class
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026