About World Maintenance Forum

The World Maintenance Forum (WMF) is the premier global platform of the International Maintenance Association (IMA), bringing together industry leaders, maintenance and reliability professionals, asset managers, researchers, technology providers, policymakers, and decision-makers from around the world to shape the future of maintenance and asset management.

Designed as a catalyst for knowledge exchange, innovation, collaboration, and professional development, WMF serves as a unique meeting point where global challenges, emerging trends, best practices, research findings, and transformative technologies are discussed and translated into practical solutions for industry.

The forum fosters cross-sector dialogue and creates opportunities for organizations and professionals to learn from international experiences, build strategic partnerships, and contribute to the advancement of maintenance excellence worldwide.

Through thought leadership sessions, technical presentations, research dissemination, networking opportunities, and industry engagement, WMF supports the development of more reliable, sustainable, efficient, and resilient organizations. It also reinforces IMA's mission of promoting excellence in maintenance, reliability, asset management, facilities management, and operational performance on a global scale.

As a flagship initiative of IMA, the World Maintenance Forum represents more than an event—it is a global movement dedicated to advancing professional standards, encouraging innovation, bridging academia and industry, and strengthening the international maintenance community for the benefit of industries, economies, and society.

IMA World Maintenance Forum 2016

IMA International Operation And Maintenance Forum

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Excellence in Maintenance in the Financial Crisis.

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Date: 05 - 07 April 2016

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Place: Palazzo dei Congressi Lugano (Convention Center), Lugano, Switzerland

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Organized by: International Maintenance Association, together with the The University of Applied Science and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) and OMAINTEC

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Official language: English

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Background:

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IMA World Forum is a social network in the field of assets maintenance.

We act as a worldwide network for connecting individuals, shareholders and stakeholders, countries and cultures. All types of affiliations are represented, including individuals and local management and industrial and service companies such as utilities, infrastructure and facilities.

Mission

Our mission is to promote global collaboration and to support the development and communication of knowledge where needed; serving individuals, shareholders and stakeholders; and incorporating expertise as appropriate.

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Vision

Our vision is to "Think global, and act local".

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Objectives:

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• Provide cooperation and collaboration in supporting the design and development of maintenance strategies, processes and systems for all situations

• Promote the coordination and alignment of maintenance with the operational objectives of organizations

• Assist in the advance and communication of knowledge so that local challenges will be confronted in a proactive way

• Support compliance and on-going green revolution

• Provide education, training and local support

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