IMCORRS / PIMS LATAM 2026

Technical program

October 18–20, 2026 · Pabellón M · Monterrey, Nuevo León

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Sunday, October 18

OUTDOOR DEMO / COATING DAY

Schedule Activity / Subject Participation
02:00 PM — 06:00 PM

OUTDOOR DEMO / COATING DAY — TECHNICAL DEMONSTRATIONS

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León - Facultad de Ingeniería Civil

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06:00 PM — 08:00 PM

BOOTH HANDOVER AND EXHIBITOR BADGE PICKUP

Pabellón M Convention Center, 5th Floor

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Monday, October 19

DAY 1

Schedule Activity / Subject Participation
08:00 AM — 06:00 PM

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

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08:00 AM — 09:00 AM

TECHNICAL FORUM OPENING CEREMONY

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09:00 AM — 10:00 AM

CM-01: KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

Laura Cardenas Vice Chair of the AMPP Board of Directors
10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

CT-01: Digitalization, AI, and Remote Monitoring for Corrosion and Asset Integrity Management

AUTOMA: Manlio Mercanti BORIN: Bertha Borin · JANUS AUTOMATION: Leonardo Corral
11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

CT-02: Modern Cathodic Protection: Interference, Electrical Isolation, and Field Operations

TECNOLOGÍA TOTAL: Juan Carlos Pachón DAIRYLAND ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES: Tony Castillo · THERMAL COATING PRODUCTS: Dean Lioliou
12:00 PM — 12:30 PM

ENERGY PAVILION

STUDENT POSTER EXHIBITION · NETWORKING · REFRESHMENTS

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12:30 PM — 01:30 PM

CT-03: Pipeline Integrity and Reliability Management: Risk, Data, and Decision-Making

NDT GLOBAL: Diego Luna CORROSIÓN Y PROTECCIÓN: Hernán Rivera · PREDICTIVA21: Andrés González
01:30 PM — 02:30 PM

CT-04: Advanced Inspection and NDT Without Shutdown: PAUT, Guided Wave Testing, and EMAT

ZION NDT: Leonardo Fragoso NDT GLOBAL: Manuel Valdés · SPIN INTEGRITY GROUP: Israel de la Cerna
02:30 PM — 03:30 PM

LUNCH BREAK

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03:30 PM — 04:30 PM

CM-02: Applied Science for Corrosion Control in the Human Body

Lorenzo Martínez de la Escalera Científico, industrial, empresario y estudioso de la salud · Gregorio Cabrera — Empresario ganadero y apasionado por la nutrición
04:30 PM — 05:30 PM

CT-05: Protective Coatings: Selection, Performance, and Sustainability

CARBOLINE MÉXICO: Mario Martínez PINTURAS HEMPEL: Freddy Domínguez · SHERWIN-WILLIAMS: Mauro di Fraia
05:30 PM — 06:30 PM

ENERGY PAVILION

STUDENT POSTER EXHIBITION · NETWORKING · REFRESHMENTS

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07:00 PM — 09:00 PM

WELCOME RECEPTION

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Tuesday, October 20

DAY 2

Schedule Activity / Subject Participation
08:00 AM — 06:00 PM

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

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09:00 AM — 10:00 AM

CM-03: KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

AMPP CHAPTER MÉXICO
10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

CT-06: External Pipeline Protection and Rehabilitation: Wrapping, Viscoelastic Coatings, and Composite Wraps

DENSO: Javier Arbulu TRENTON: Axel Schwartz
11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

CT-07: Coating Failures, Quality Control, and Metrology for Coating Inspection

COATING CONSULTING SERVICES: José Alberto Padilla TWILIGHT: Arturo Escobedo · ARTLUX / TOFF: Javier Vigil-Escalera
12:00 PM — 12:30 PM

ENERGY PAVILION

STUDENT POSTER EXHIBITION · NETWORKING · REFRESHMENTS

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12:30 PM — 01:30 PM

CT-08: Static Equipment Integrity: Internal Corrosion, Coatings, and Monitoring

PPG: Alejandro González WELMON: Nestor Alejandro Arce · PENSPEN: Ezequiel Gregorio Epitacio
01:30 PM — 02:30 PM

CT-09: Civil Infrastructure Durability: Concrete, Galvanizing, Inspection, and Protection

GRUPO VYSISA: Jorge Luis Cuellar AMERICAN GALVANIZERS ASSOCIATION: John Krzywicki
02:30 PM — 03:30 PM

LUNCH BREAK

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03:30 PM — 04:30 PM

CM-04: New Trends in Materials for Exoplanet Exploration and Gastronomic Astrobiology

Moderator: Gustavo Romero — Corrosion Enthusiast Chef Adrián “Loco” Herrera — Writer, photographer, and chef
04:30 PM — 05:30 PM

CT-10: Energy Transition and the Integrity of Emerging Pipeline Networks: H₂, CO₂, and Electrical Isolation for Critical Applications

PENSPEN: Camilo Torres DNV ENERGY: David Huicochea · GPT INDUSTRIES: Eduardo Villasmil
05:30 PM — 06:00 PM

ENERGY PAVILION

STUDENT POSTER EXHIBITION · NETWORKING · REFRESHMENTS

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06:00 PM — 07:00 PM

Closing Ceremony: Recognition of exhibitors, sponsors, and special guests

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06:00 PM — 07:00 PM

CLOSING RECEPTION

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