The APM LEADCon 2024, held from July 3 to 5, 2024, at the stunning Citadines BayCity Manila, brought together leading professionals in engineering and asset management. The conference’s theme, “Sustainable Futures – Engineering and Asset Management for Global Goals,” reflected the event’s mission of advancing strategies aligned with sustainability and global development objectives. With a focus on innovative practices, the conference highlighted methods to enhance operational efficiency while achieving environmental and safety goals.
As part of the event, three interactive workshops ran concurrently during a half-day session, giving participants the chance to explore critical areas of asset management through focused discussions and practical applications. Below are the highlights from each workshop.
Workshop 1: Enhancing Reliability Through Electrical Failure Investigations – An Introduction to FMEA and FMECA
Conducted by Rafiq Khan from Volta Forensic, this workshop introduced participants to Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA). The session covered how these methodologies help organizations predict potential system failures and prevent them through data-driven reliability strategies. Khan’s expertise provided attendees with real-world examples, showing how electrical failure investigations could minimize downtime and optimize asset performance.
Workshop 2: Proper Use of Vibration Transducers for Monitoring and Diagnostics of Plant Assets
This session, led by Joveth Abutas of Southern Controls Industrial Supply & Services Corporation, emphasized the significance of vibration monitoring for plant asset diagnostics. Abutas guided participants through best practices for installing and interpreting data from vibration transducers, a key tool in predictive maintenance. The workshop was highly technical, offering practical insights that attendees could apply immediately to their plant operations to reduce unexpected equipment failures.
Workshop 3: Operationalizing Asset Integrity: A Practical Guide to Managing Safety-Critical Equipment and Activities
Presented by Kate de Chavez and Glenn Pamplona from Prime Energy Resources Development BV, this workshop focused on ensuring operational safety through asset integrity management. De Chavez and Pamplona shared hands-on tools for identifying safety-critical equipment and outlined procedures to manage high-risk activities. The discussions revolved around practical frameworks that balance efficiency and safety, ensuring both regulatory compliance and long-term operational sustainability.
The workshops saw active participation, with attendees eagerly engaging in discussions, asking questions, and working through real-world case studies. The organizers facilitated interactive materials, including group activities, live demonstrations, and collaborative problem-solving exercises.
Participants appreciated the opportunity to choose their preferred workshops based on their professional interests, contributing to meaningful and focused learning experiences. The vibrant Q&A sessions in each workshop showcased the participants’ curiosity, with questions ranging from practical application challenges to emerging trends in asset management.
The event was praised for its immersive learning environment. Many attendees expressed that the combination of technical insights and hands-on exercises provided actionable takeaways to implement in their respective industries. The concurrent nature of the workshops also ensured diverse content, fostering a collaborative environment where professionals from different sectors shared knowledge and best practices.
APM LEADCon 2024 successfully aligned its agenda with the pressing need for sustainable practices in engineering and asset management. The event not only delivered cutting-edge insights through its expert-led workshops but also promoted active knowledge-sharing among participants. By focusing on reliability, diagnostics, and asset integrity, the conference equipped attendees with valuable tools to meet both operational and sustainability goals.
With events like APM LEADCon, the industry continues to move toward sustainable futures, fostering innovation, safety, and efficiency for global development.
