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

Conference
Programme

3 days. technical tracks. 40+ 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 Opening Mocktail Reception
Day 2
Thursday 19 Nov
Deep Dive & Case Studies
Certificate Course Included
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
Workshops & Roundtables
VIP Pass Only
Opening address & stream selection
3 parallel hands-on workshops
Workshop participant networking lunch
1 roundtable session
ASMRA Members' Forum (parallel)
Best Paper Award & closing ceremony
Official farewell 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 Registration & Welcome Coffee
Day 3 registration for workshop and roundtable participants. Exhibition floor open for a final morning.
09:00
Day 3 Opening
Opening Address & Workshop Day Overview
Brief opening by the Conference Director setting the tone for Day 3 — a practical, applied day dedicated to hands-on workshops and structured roundtable dialogue. Less lecture, more doing. Delegates select their workshop and roundtable stream for the morning and afternoon.
Conference Director — TMI Africa
09:30
Break
Coffee Break & Stream Selection
Delegates confirm their workshop and roundtable selections. Exhibition floor final morning — exhibitor demonstrations available.
10:00
Parallel Workshops — 3 Streams
Morning Hands-On Workshops
Workshop 1 · Reliability
Practical RCM: Working with African Plant Data
Facilitated by TMI Africa Faculty · Limited to 30 participants
Workshop 2 · Digital
CMMS Implementation & Data Cleansing in Practice
Facilitated by Digital Track Faculty · Limited to 30 participants
Workshop 3 · Asset Mgmt
Building Your SAMP: ISO 55001 Applied to Your Organisation
Facilitated by Asset Management Faculty · Limited to 30 participants
12:30
Lunch
Workshop Participant Networking Lunch
Delegates continue workshop discussions over lunch. Exhibition floor closes. Exhibitor breakdown begins 13:00.
13:30
Parallel Roundtables — 4 Themes
Structured Roundtable Discussions
Roundtable A
The Future of Maintenance in African Oil & Gas — Decarbonisation, Ageing Assets & Digital Transition
Facilitated discussion · Open to all delegates
Roundtable B
Building Africa's Reliability Engineering Talent Pipeline — Education, Certification & Mentorship
Facilitated discussion · Open to all delegates
Roundtable C
AI & Predictive Technology Adoption: What Is Actually Working in African Plants?
Facilitated discussion · Open to all delegates
Roundtable D (Parallel): ASMRA Members' Forum — Standards, Policy & the Professional Future of African MRO. Open to ASMRA members. Join ASMRA →
15:00
Break
Coffee Break & Roundtable Rapporteur Preparation
Brief break before roundtable rapporteurs consolidate their session findings for the closing plenary.
15:20
Closing Ceremony
Roundtable Findings, Best Paper Award & Conference Close
Each roundtable rapporteur presents the key findings and resolutions from their session. The MRX Africa 2026 Best Paper Award is presented on the main stage. Conference resolutions announced. Closing address by ASMRA President and TMI Africa Director. The most practically grounded close in the conference's 10-year history.
Roundtable Rapporteurs ×4ASMRA 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