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MRX Africa 2026 · Four Points by Sheraton · Victoria Island, Lagos

Conference
Programme

3 days. 9 technical tracks. 40+ expert speakers. Opening plenary, parallel sessions, workshops, networking receptions, and the VIP gala dinner — 18–20 November 2026.

📋 Full Programme Published 7 November 2026 Register to Attend

Full Speaker Programme
Announced August 2026

Speaker confirmations begin August 2026 following abstract review. The structure, themes, and session formats below reflect the final programme architecture. Register now — early bird pricing closes 30 September 2026.

View Speakers Submit Abstract — Deadline 30 Jul
3-Day Structure

At a Glance
What to Expect

Day 1
Wednesday 18 Nov
Opening & Foundations
Conference registration & welcome
Official opening ceremony
Keynote address — State of African MRO
Parallel technical tracks (3 streams)
Exhibition floor open
Day 1 Networking Cocktail Reception
Day 2
Thursday 19 Nov
Deep Dive & Case Studies
Keynote address — Industry & Innovation
Full parallel technical tracks (4 streams)
Workshops & hands-on tutorials
Exhibition floor — full day
Panel discussion — Africa's Reliability Future
VIP Gala Dinner — invitation delegates
Day 3
Friday 20 Nov
Solutions & Closing
Keynote address — Future of African Industry
Parallel tracks (3 streams)
Practitioner case studies
Best Paper Award ceremony
Closing plenary & resolution
Official conference closing reception
Detailed Programme

Day-by-Day
Schedule

07:30
Registration
Delegate Registration & Welcome Coffee
Collect your delegate badge, conference materials, and welcome pack. Exhibition floor open for early exploration.
09:00
Official Opening
Opening Ceremony — MRX Africa 2026, 10th Edition
Welcome address by the Conference Director, ASMRA President's address, and guest of honour remarks. A milestone moment — a decade of African reliability excellence celebrated on the Victoria Island stage.
Conference Director — TMI AfricaASMRA PresidentDistinguished Guest
09:45
Opening Keynote
The State of Maintenance in Africa: A Decade in Review & the Decade Ahead
A landmark keynote taking stock of where African maintenance and reliability has come from since 2016, where it stands today, and the strategies that will define the next decade of progress across the continent's industrial base.
Keynote Speaker — TBA August 2026
10:45
Break
Morning Coffee & Exhibition
Networking break on the exhibition floor. Exhibitor product demonstrations begin.
11:15
Parallel Tracks — Stream A / B / C
Morning Technical Sessions
Track A · Reliability & RCM
RCM Implementation in African O&G — Lessons from the Field
Presenter TBA
Track B · AI & Digitisation
Building the Digital Maintenance Ecosystem for African Plants
Presenter TBA
Track C · Asset Management
ISO 55001 Journeys: What African Organisations Are Learning
Presenter TBA
13:00
Networking Lunch
Delegate Networking Lunch
Lunch served in the main networking hall. Exhibition floor remains open throughout. Roundtable conversations on conference themes facilitated at selected tables.
14:15
Parallel Tracks — Stream A / B / C
Afternoon Technical Sessions — Round 1
Track D · Oil & Gas
Asset Integrity Management for Ageing Upstream Infrastructure
Presenter TBA
Track E · Power & Utilities
Maintenance Strategy for Nigeria's New Gas Power Fleet
Presenter TBA
Track F · Workforce Dev.
Building the Next Generation of African Reliability Engineers
Presenter TBA
15:30
Parallel Tracks — Stream A / B / C
Afternoon Technical Sessions — Round 2
Track A · Reliability
Weibull Analysis in Practice: African Case Studies
Presenter TBA
Track B · Digitisation
CMMS Maturity: From Paper to Predictive in 3 Years
Presenter TBA
Track C · ISO 55000
SAMP Development for Nigerian Operating Companies
Presenter TBA
17:00
Day 1 Close
Day 1 Summary & Rapporteur Report
Brief wrap of the day's key themes and insights from the track rapporteurs.
08:00
Morning
Morning Registration & Coffee
Exhibition floor opens. Poster presentations available for viewing. Exhibitor product demos begin.
09:00
Day 2 Keynote
Industry 4.0 Meets African Reality: AI, Digital Twins & the Next Maintenance Revolution
The Day 2 keynote tackles the most pressing question in African maintenance today — how do we adopt Industry 4.0 technologies in environments with constrained infrastructure, skills gaps, and limited vendor support? An honest, practitioner-led analysis with African case studies.
Keynote Speaker — TBA August 2026
09:50
Sponsor Keynote
Title Sponsor Presentation
Title sponsor keynote address. 30-minute presentation slot. Sponsorship available — contact programs@tmiafrica.org.
Title Sponsor — Position Available
10:30
Break
Mid-Morning Coffee Break & Exhibition
11:00
Parallel Tracks — 4 Streams
Morning Technical Sessions — Round 3
Track G · Lubrication & CBM
Oil Analysis & Vibration in African Plant Conditions
Presenter TBA
Track H · Manufacturing
OEE Improvement: Lessons from Nigeria's Food Processing Sector
Presenter TBA
Track I · Sustainability
ESG-Aligned Maintenance: Africa's Energy Transition Imperative
Presenter TBA
12:15
Workshop
Half-Day Tutorial: Practical RCM — Working with African Operating Data
Hands-on facilitated workshop for practitioners. Limited places — registration required (included in full delegate pass). Bring your plant data challenges.
Workshop Facilitator — TMI Africa Faculty
13:00
Lunch
Delegate Networking Lunch
Day 2 lunch with hosted roundtable discussions on track themes. Exhibition floor open throughout.
14:30
Parallel Tracks — 4 Streams
Afternoon Technical Sessions — Round 4
Track D · O&G Integrity
Corrosion Under Insulation: Detection & Management in Nigerian Tropics
Presenter TBA
Track E · Power
Predictive Maintenance for Gas Turbines in Nigeria's GENCOs
Presenter TBA
Track F · Workforce
Competency Frameworks: The IAM and ASMRA Approach
Presenter TBA
16:15
Panel Discussion
Africa's Reliability Future: Investment, Technology & Talent — A Candid Discussion
An invited panel of senior industry leaders debates the three forces shaping the future of African maintenance: capital investment decisions, technology adoption curves, and the talent pipeline. No prepared remarks — this is a frank, moderated conversation.
Panel of 5 Senior Leaders — TBAModerated by TMI Africa
17:30
Day 2 Close
Day 2 Rapporteur Summary
Key themes and action items from Day 2 sessions compiled and presented.
08:00
Morning
Morning Coffee & Final Exhibition Day
Last morning for the exhibition floor. Final opportunity to connect with exhibitors and collect materials.
09:00
Day 3 Keynote
Beyond the Conference: Building Africa's Reliability Infrastructure for the Next Decade
The closing keynote looks ahead — not just at technology and technique, but at the institutional infrastructure Africa needs to professionalize its maintenance and asset management industry. Standards bodies, professional certifications, tertiary education, and the ASMRA vision.
Keynote Speaker — TBA August 2026
10:00
Break
Coffee Break & Exhibition Close
Exhibition floor closes after morning break. Exhibitor breakdown begins at 12:00.
10:30
Parallel Tracks — 3 Streams
Final Technical Sessions — Round 5
Track G · Lubrication
Lubrication Excellence in Africa: Contamination Control & Storage
Presenter TBA
Track H · Manufacturing
TPM in African FMCG: A 3-Year Journey from Reactive to Proactive
Presenter TBA
Track I · Sustainability
Carbon-Aware Maintenance Planning: Practical Steps for African Plants
Presenter TBA
11:45
Case Studies
Practitioner Case Study Sessions — All Tracks
Short-format practitioner case study presentations from the field — 12 minutes each, 3 presenters per room. Real data, real plants, real results. The most practically useful session format of the conference.
Multiple Presenters — TBA August 2026
13:00
Lunch
Final Delegate Networking Lunch
Exchange contacts, confirm follow-ups, and make the most of the remaining time with your peer network.
14:15
Closing Ceremony
Best Paper Award & Closing Plenary
The MRX Africa 2026 Best Paper Award presented on the main stage. Conference rapporteur presents the consolidated findings across all 9 tracks. Conference resolutions announced. Closing address by ASMRA President and TMI Africa Director.
All Track RapporteursASMRA PresidentTMI Africa Director

9 Technical Tracks

⚙️ Track A — Reliability Engineering & RCM
🤖 Track B — AI, Digitisation & Industry 4.0
📊 Track C — Asset Management (ISO 55000)
🛢️ Track D — Oil & Gas Asset Integrity
⚡ Track E — Power Generation & Utilities
🎓 Track F — Workforce Development & Skills
🔧 Track G — Lubrication, CBM & Diagnostics
🏭 Track H — Manufacturing & Process Industry
🌿 Track I — Sustainability & Green Maintenance
Register for MRX Africa 2026 → Submit Abstract — Deadline 30 Jul View Speakers