27 JAN 2025
IMA WORLD
MAINTENANCE
FORUM 2025
Rirz Carlton, Jeddah - Saudi Arabia
IMA WORLD MAINTENANCE FORUM 2025
INTERNATIONAL MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION
The International Maintenance Association (IMA) has chosen the 2019 Conference Theme after conducting a survey among a committee of many Subject Matter Experts, Maintenance Specialists, and Academics from different parts of the Globe.
The IMA is a worldwide organization comprising members of 30 countries on five major continents, with members from North America, South America, Africa, Australia, the Middle East, the Far East, and Europe. Members include Researchers, Senior Managers, and Subject Matter Experts operating in the maintenance and asset management industry, as specialists, curriculum developers, and trainers in different fields. The aim of this Body is to enhance Physical Assets Maintenance Management.
INTERNATIONAL MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION
The IMA World Maintenance Forum 2025 is set to be a hybrid event, allowing both in-person and virtual participation. Taking place on 27 January 2025 at the luxurious Ritz Carlton in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the forum offers a unique opportunity for attendees worldwide to engage in insightful discussions from anywhere.
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Through a global survey conducted by IMA, involving Subject Matter Experts, Maintenance Specialists, and Academics from various regions, we have identified a compelling theme that will shape the future of maintenance and asset management. Whether attending physically or virtually, participants will have access to the latest knowledge, groundbreaking innovations, and networking opportunities with industry leaders from across the globe.
DIGITALIZATION OF ASSETS, FACILITIES
AND MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT
IMA
WORLD
MAINTENANCE
FORUM 2025
IMA WORLD
MAINTENANCE FORUM 2025
One of the key highlights of this year’s event is the presentation of our ongoing research study on the Digitalization of Assets, Facilities, and Maintenance Management.
Spearheaded by IMA’s Research Committee, this study explores the pivotal role digitalization plays in optimizing maintenance processes, improving asset lifecycle management, and enhancing operational efficiency.
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Our distinguished team of global experts will share the latest insights from this research, providing actionable strategies and recommendations that businesses can implement to stay competitive in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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Our distinguished team of global experts will share the latest insights from this research, providing actionable strategies and recommendations that businesses can implement to stay competitive in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Key Benefits of Attending:
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Access to groundbreaking research and real-world case studies on the digitalization of asset management.
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Expert-led discussions on the future of maintenance in the age of Industry 4.0.
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Opportunities to network with industry pioneers and innovators.
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Special workshops and panels dedicated to advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, and predictive maintenance.
Whether you're an industry veteran or new to the field, this forum promises to deliver invaluable knowledge, fresh perspectives, and tools to help you lead your organization into the future of maintenance management.
Don’t miss out! Register now to secure your spot and be part of this transformative event. Together, let’s shape the future of maintenance and asset management.
ABOUT THE FORUM
The International Maintenance Association's (IMA) Event: "World Maintenance Forum" (WMF) is the leading event in the globe for Maintenance and Operations Best Practices and includes the aspects of Asset and Facility Management related to these domains.
COMMUNICATION
The Conference serves as an biennial gathering connects IMA with other stakeholders from private and public sectors from all over the world.
DISCUSSION
The exchange of professional and scientific experiences will take place with IMA partners from the public and private sector from all over the world.
UPDATE
Presentations and workshops will share up-to-date best practices in Maintenance Engineering and other relevant disciplines.
B2B & B2C
Experiences will be transferred and knowledge enhanced concerning maintenance, and asset and facility management.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
A study will be addressed arising from the worldwide survey on Digitalization of Assets, Facilities, and Maintenance Management: Shaping the Future of Maintenance​
WHY SHOULD ATTEND
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND?
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To Review and debate the initial REPORT of the study and its findings by international O&M experts from many Maintenance Societies worldwide.
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Detailed workshops will also be offered during the conference period.
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The conference provides participants with a professional platform and a unique opportunity:
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To Network with an outstanding group of Maintenance Societies, Maintenance Training and Education experts.
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Improve your systems for Operations Management, Reduce Business Complexity, Optimize Maintenance and Reliability.
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The conference will be held in a setting in which all participants can share ideas and solve problems.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This conference is a worldwide invitation to Maintenance Organizations, Societies or Institutes.
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Maintenance Societies
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Maintenance Training Organizations and Institutes
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Reliability Organizations and Societies
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International Maintenance Organizations
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Governmental Maintenance Training Institutes
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Maintenance Management / Asset Management Colleges
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Engineering Societies, Syndicates, or Councils
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Standardization / Organizations/ Agencies
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Research
OUR PARTNERS
COLLABORATIVE PARTNER
STRATEGIC PARTNER
COLLABORATIVE PARTNER
EVENT TOPICS
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Committee Presentation on: “Global Current Practice of Maintenance Education and Training (ME&T)”
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International and Regional Maintenance Training Case studies
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Maintenance Training Best Practice
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International Maintenance Societies, Representatives, Review and Recommendation
Language: The conference will be held in English.
30 - 31 Oct 2019
IMA WORLD
MAINTENANCE
FORUM 2019
Convention Center, Lugano - Switzerland
HOW TO GET THERE
Lugano is extremely easy to reach by means of both public and private transportation. It has a very convenient regional airport with direct connections. Furthermore, the international airport of Milano-Malpensa is located at only 60 km from Lugano and is served by means of a coach service.
Palazzo dei Congressi
Piazza Indipendenza 4
CH-6901 Lugano
Tel. +41 (0)58 866 66 30
Phone +41 (0)58 866 66 39
BY PLANE
Lugano-Agno Airport
Lugano’s airport, located at Lugano-Agno, 6 km from city centre, guarantees: the possibility of parking and the connection to city centre by shuttle bus a small airport that is capable nonetheless of satisfying all traveller requirements short check-in and boarding operations (20 minutes before departure), daily connections between Ticino and the main Swiss cities of Zurich and Geneva and the Italian capital Rome.
Milano-Maplensa International Airport
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Lugano is located at only 60 Km from the International airport of Milano-Malpensa. The airport is conveniently served by a shuttle bus service every day.
BY CAR
Lugano is on the international Gothard motorway (Zurich-Chiasso-Milan) that directly connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean.
Before arriving
Traffic info
Useful information
Parking
It’s possible to conveniently park your car in the multistorey carpark right in front of the Congress Hall, located under Piazza Castello or in other city carparks all reachable on foot.
More informations
BY TRAIN
The FFS, the Swiss National Railway is extremely long and allows you to conveniently reach Lugano from the rest of Switzerland and from other international destinations. From the railway station, the Congress Hall can either be reached on foot (15 min.) or by means of public transportation: the FFS funicular or by line n°2 bus.
More information
International Maintenance Association (IMA)
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Address:
Via delle scuole 13, 6900 Paradiso , Switzerland
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Telephone:
(41) 91 225 87 13
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Office Lugano:
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Technical Committee Director: