Infrastructure & Integrity Summit 2026

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The Association for Materials Protection and Performance

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Date: May 6, 2026

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Location:

Colegio Federado de Ingenieros y de Arquitectos de Costa Rica. Adjacent to the San José Indoor Club, Curridabat, San José, Costa Rica

The AMPP Costa Rica Chapter: Infrastructure & Integrity Summit brings together industry professionals for a full day of technical education focused on corrosion control, protective coatings, concrete durability, welding integrity, cathodic protection, and asset management best practices.

This summit addresses key regional challenges, including tropical environmental exposure, expanding infrastructure development, and the increasing demand for long-term asset reliability. Attendees will gain practical knowledge, technical insights aligned with international standards, and a deeper understanding of AMPP certifications and QP accreditation programs.

Attendees may earn up to 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) for participating in the full technical program. Certificates of attendance will be provided following the event.

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Speakers

Freddy Javier Dominguez Políto

LATAM Engineering Manager – Hempel Paints Mexico

Chemical Engineer, graduate of Universidad Veracruzana, with a specialization in Corrosion.
He has worked with companies such as Carboline, distributors of Akzo Nobel (International Paint), and has been with Hempel for the past 15 consecutive years, accumulating a total of 20 years of experience in the industry.
He currently serves as Engineering Manager for Hempel in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Member of AMPP, Anafapyt, CMIC, and ILTA.
Speaker at: AMPP IMCORRS Mexico, AMPP N-CORRS Mexico, AOG Argentina, AMPP Chapter Chile, AMPP Chapter Guatemala, and AMPP Chapter Panama.

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Among his main responsibilities are the development of specifications and procedures aligned with the guidelines of AMPP and API (American Petroleum Institute), as well as international standards such as ISO 12944 and ISO 8501, with a strong focus on sustainability. This work is primarily oriented toward the Energy and Infrastructure sector. He also has extensive experience conducting Condition Surveys at hydrocarbon storage terminals, petrochemical plants, refineries, combined-cycle power generation facilities, and oil and gas extraction fields. He has also developed and delivered a series of in-person seminars on API 652/653 for terminal operators including: Vopak (Mexico and Panama), Terminal Excellence Logistic (Mexico), Puma Energy (Impala Terminals) Latin America, Terminal Decal (Panama), Oiltanking (Panama), Operadora de Terminales OTSA (Chevron & Shell JV) in Guatemala, Puerto Petro América Terminal PATSA (VTTI) in Panama, POTSA Panama Oil Terminals, Terminales Uno (Central America), RECOPE terminals in Costa Rica, Petroport Terminal (Panama), IEnova Refined Products Terminal in Puebla, Mexico, and the Perenco Refinery in Guatemala.

Juan Caballero

President & Technical Director – Naval & Industrial Solutions
Immediate Past Chair – AMPP Board of Directors

Integrity and Corrosion Management Specialist, Industrial Engineer, and holder of multiple AMPP certifications in protective coatings. He is an internationally recognized expert in corrosion control and protective coatings.
In 2025, he served as Global Chairman of the Board of Directors of AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance), the world’s leading organization dedicated to materials protection and corrosion control. He currently continues to contribute to its global leadership as Immediate Past Chair of AMPP.

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Throughout his career, he has contributed to the dissemination of technical knowledge and has promoted the adoption of international standards, professional certifications, and technical training programs aimed at strengthening sustainability, safety, and the extension of the service life of critical infrastructure. He is the founder of Naval and Industrial Solutions, through which he actively promotes best practices in integrity management, corrosion control, and protective coatings across Latin America and internationally.

Dr. Orlando Salas

Professor and Researcher at the Corrosion Studies Center

Chemical Engineer with a Master’s degree in Corrosion and a PhD in Engineering from the University of Zulia (LUZ). He is a professor and researcher at the Corrosion Studies Center, with more than 23 years of experience in corrosion engineering, specializing in cathodic protection and protective coatings for the preservation of industrial infrastructure.

He is a CP3 certified specialist and an AMPP-certified instructor for Cathodic Protection certification courses (CP1 and CP2). He has led numerous projects involving the design, evaluation, and monitoring of cathodic protection systems for pipelines, tanks, and oil infrastructure across several countries.

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He is currently involved in projects focused on the diagnosis and rehabilitation of cathodic protection systems in oil facilities and fuel distribution infrastructure in Venezuela. In 2026, he was selected as the recipient of the Oladis Troconis de Rincón Award – Field Applied Technology, presented by the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), an international recognition honoring excellence in the practical application of technologies for corrosion control and materials protection.

Jorge T. Reyna, MCI

JRSA Engineering / Lerne Cursos y Certificaciones

Industrial inspection specialist with expertise in welding, corrosion, and non-destructive testing. Holds certifications including AWS Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI), ASNT NDT Level III, and Association for Materials Protection and Performance Master Coating Inspector / Protective Coating Specialist (PCS) / Level 3, as well as FROSIO Level III.

Currently recognized as the only instructor in the world certified to teach across the three major international inspection organizations: AWS, ASNT, and AMPP.

Guillermo Loayza Sánchez, PCS

Industrial Engineer and MBA with a specialization in Integrated Quality Assurance Management Systems.

Specialized in Protective Coatings by the SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings and former president of the Ecuatorian chapters of SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings and the American Concrete Institute (ACI).

President of the Latin American Council for SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings. Member of several committees related to concrete repair and coating systems in both institutions.

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General Manager of Productos Setmix, with 25 years of experience providing comprehensive solutions for concrete mixing, repair, strengthening, and protection. Member of the Ethics and Professional Practice Committee of Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP). Director on the Board of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP).

Brian Moreno Corpus

Industrial Chemical Engineer and Key Account Manager at Hempel

He is a certified industrial coatings inspector by the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), with specialization in passive fire protection systems, thermal insulation systems, viscoelastic systems, composite material systems, and anticorrosive industrial coatings for asset protection and corrosion prevention in industrial environments.

Currently, he serves as Key Account Manager for the thermal insulation and fire protection product lines at Hempel, where he is responsible for these business lines across Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

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He has supported projects in multiple industrial sectors, including the sugar, mining, paper, and gas industries, among others. His work stands out through participation in national and international projects, primarily supporting oil companies such as Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex). One of the most notable projects is the Olmeca Refinery, where he was responsible for advising the project management team on specification changes implemented across the entire refinery for protection against Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) and Corrosion Under Fireproofing (CUF)—topics that will be discussed in today’s presentation.

Alan Thomas, AMPP CEO

Chief Executive Officer of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)

He is leading a global digital transformation that strengthens the organization’s position at the forefront of materials protection, corrosion control and infrastructure resilience.

With more than 20 years of experience driving growth, operational excellence and organizational transformation across industries, Thomas brings deep expertise in strategic planning, M&A and data-driven leadership.

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He is known for building high-performing teams, advancing sustainable business practices and guiding organizations to measurable, long-term success in dynamic and evolving markets.

Agenda

Las presentaciones y conferencias se impartirán en idioma español.

9:00 a. m. – Registro

9:30 a. m. – Palabras de bienvenida
Daniel Meza C., MBA, Ing.
Cosomain Soluciones Integrales
Presidente del Capítulo AMPP Costa Rica

9:40 a. m. – Conferencia Magistral
Juan Caballero, Immediate Past Chair 2026, AMPP, & Alan Thomas, CEO, AMPP
Una conferencia magistral conjunta centrada en el liderazgo, el crecimiento profesional y el futuro de la industria. Juan Caballero ofrecerá un mensaje inspirador sobre el desarrollo personal y profesional, mientras que Alan Thomas compartirá la visión de AMPP y las oportunidades para el avance de la industria

10:10 a. m. – Preparación de superficies y corrosión metálica
Juan Caballero, MCI, PCS, CIP Senior
NAINSO
Principios fundamentales de la preparación de superficies, estándares de la industria, perfiles de anclaje, control de contaminación y causas comunes de fallas en los recubrimientos.

10:40 a. m. – Pausa | Refrigerio

11:00 a. m. – Corrosión en estructuras de concreto
Guillermo Loayza, PCS
Ingeniería Industrial, MBA, QCS
Ataque por cloruros, carbonatación, corrosión del acero de refuerzo, estrategias de reparación y protección de infraestructura a largo plazo.

11:30 a. m. – Corrosión en soldaduras y fallas en juntas soldadas
Jorge T. Reyna, MCI
JRSA Engineering
Defectos de soldadura, vulnerabilidades en la zona afectada por el calor (HAZ), mecanismos de corrosión acelerada y técnicas de inspección para la integridad estructural.

12:00 p. m. – Almuerzo | Exhibiciones

1:30 p. m. – Técnicas de aislamiento y mejores prácticas
Brian Moreno
Selección de materiales, instalación adecuada, prevención de la corrosión bajo aislamiento (CUI) y estrategias de mantenimiento para sistemas térmicos y mecánicos.

2:00 p. m. – Recubrimientos y revestimientos conforme a la norma ISO 12944
Freddy Domínguez
Sistemas de recubrimientos y revestimientos protectores para ambientes corrosivos, clasificaciones de durabilidad y cumplimiento de los requisitos de desempeño de la norma ISO 12944.

2:30 p. m. – Métodos y normas de protección contra incendios
Freddy Domínguez
Sistemas de protección pasiva contra incendios, recubrimientos protectores y cumplimiento de las normativas de seguridad y construcción aplicables.

3:00 p. m. – Pausa | Refrigerio

3:30 p. m. – Protección catódica para infraestructura: diseño, monitoreo y gestión del ciclo de vida
Orlando Salas
Fundamentos de los sistemas de protección catódica (CP), incluyendo principios de diseño, requerimientos de corriente, técnicas de monitoreo, consideraciones de interferencia e integración con recubrimientos para extender la vida útil de los activos en ambientes agresivos.

4:00 p. m. – Certificaciones y programas de acreditación de AMPP
Juan Caballero, MCI, PCS, CIP Senior
NAINSO
Descripción general de las certificaciones de AMPP, los programas de acreditación QP y las rutas de desarrollo profesional para inspectores, contratistas y propietarios de activos.

4:30 p. m. – Panel de discusión
Líderes de la industria analizan los desafíos de infraestructura en la región, las prioridades en integridad de activos, el desarrollo de talento y las tecnologías emergentes.

5:00 p. m. – Cierre

5:15 p. m. – Recepción | Exhibiciones

6:00 p. m. a 9:00 p. m. Acto de clausura

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