Conference Tracks

These are broad topics that serve as the overarching focus of a conference or event. Understanding the conference theme and related topics can help attendees determine which sessions and presentations will be most relevant and beneficial for them to attend.

Conference Tracks and Related Topics

This conference track will delve into the theme of ‘Leadership in Engineering’. We invite industry leaders to share insights on guiding engineering projects towards sustainability, highlighting how leadership can effectively integrate sustainable practices in engineering.

Suggested Topics:
Strategic Direction
Operational Excellence
Executive Sponsorship
Measure Performance
Building a Financial Business Case for Plant Performance Improvement Projects
Lead and Manage People

Human Capital Management
Competency Based Learning
Change Management
Skills Certification
Sustainability
APM Journey & related topics

As sustainable asset utilization gains prominence, this track will discuss implementing sustainable and risk-averse strategies in asset management. Aligning with ISO 55000 and the SDGs, we explore paths to resilient and economically viable operations.

Suggested Topics:
Asset Management (AM)
ISO 55000 and related standards
ISO 5501 Certification and beyond
Risk Management
ISO 31000 and related standards
Strategic Asset Management Plan
Asset Knowledge

Asset Lifecycle
Asset Health Index
Asset Performance Indicators
Industry 4.0 in AM analytics and applications in AM
Digital Twins
Machine Learning in AM
Machine Sensors for AM and related topics

Addressing the critical role of RAMS, the conference will cover the latest tools and methodologies to enhance system performance and safety, showcasing how RAMS contributes to the UN SDGs.

Suggested Topics:
FMEA & FMECA
Reliability Engineering
Reliability Block Diagram
Life-cycle cost analysis
Safety Integrity Levels
Remaining useful life analysis
Hazard and Operability Analysis
Layer of Protection Analysis
Process Hazard Analysis
Artificial intelligence (AI) & IoT in RAM
Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) & efficiency

RAM in Industry 4.0
MTBF and MTTR
Maintenance Repair Operations (MRO) Strategies
Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS)
Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
Planned Maintenance Optimization (PMO)
Root Cause & Failure Analysis
Planning & Scheduling
Operator Driven Reliability & related topics

Focusing on asset integrity, we will explore best practices for maintenance and ethical management, encouraging vendors to exhibit solutions that enhance asset integrity in line with sustainability goals.

Suggested Topics:
API 580 & related standards
Static equipment integrity
Rotating equipment/machinery integrity
Electrical equipment integrity
Instrument and control equipment integrity
Structural integrity