Industry Events
MARCON Conference
March 2-5, 2026
University of Tennessee Reliability and Maintainability Center
Knoxville, TN https://marcon.utk.edu
This special anniversary edition of MARCON is not just a conference — it’s an educational event designed to equip professionals at every stage of their careers with practical knowledge, innovative strategies, and research-driven insights. Beyond workshops and presentations, MARCON 2026 is a dynamic, immersive experience where industry leaders, innovators, and professionals come together to shape the future of maintenance and reliability. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or new to the field, MARCON 2026 offers unmatched opportunities for learning, growth, and networking.
Fluke Xcelerate 26
March 9-11, 2026
Hyatt Regency Austin
Austin, TX https://reliability.fluke.com/xcelerate/
Join us for an action-packed experience where innovation meets impact.
Get hands-on with predictive maintenance tools, hear from industry trailblazers, and walk away with insights you can actually use. Expect high-energy keynotes, epic networking, and sessions that spark fresh thinking. Whether you’re leading a team or building the next big thing, Xcelerate 2026 is your launchpad for smarter, faster, more reliable operations.
Ultrasound World
May 12-14, 2026
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort, 400 Mandalay Ave
Clearwater Beach, FL https://www.uesystems.com/conference/ultrasound-world
Get ready to learn, connect, and grow! Ultrasound World brings together the best in ultrasound technology and reliability to share proven practices, hands-on workshops, and field-tested insights. You’ll leave with actionable steps to strengthen your program and a stronger network of peers.
EASA 2026 Convention
June 13-16, 2026
Rosen Shingle Creek
Orlando, FL https://easa.com/convention
EASA's annual convention is the premiere meeting and exhibition event of the electrical apparatus service and repair industry. Join industry leaders at this event to grow your knowledge and make new connections with customers and vendors.
Automate 2026
June 22-25, 2026
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL https://www.automateshow.com/
Automate is North America's largest robotics and automation event — and the best place to take your ideas from insight to impact. Our show floor features the world’s leading automation solutions, from AI and robotics to motion control, vision systems, and more. Plus, our educational conference is second to none, led by the brightest minds in automation today.
IMTS 2026
September 14-19, 2026
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL https://www.imts.com/
As the largest trade show in the Western Hemisphere, IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show draws the innovators, sellers, and drivers of manufacturing technology together to connect, be inspired, and find new solutions. Manufacturers achieve the impossible at IMTS by pushing the boundaries of innovation, forming lasting connections, and discovering advancements redefining manufacturing.
RPM Symposium
September 22-23, 2026
Radisson Plaza Hotel
Kalamazoo, MI
https://www.rpmsymposium.com/
The RPM (Reliability Process & Maintenance) Symposium, is a conference event where end users can network and learn about industrial facilities, reliability, maintenance best practices, electric motor driven powertrains, IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) Solutions, and so much more! This conference is NOT sales pitches – it is real technology and education right in front of your eyes!
TPS 2026
September 22-24, 2026
George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston, TX
https://tps.tamu.edu
The Turbomachinery and Pump Symposia (TPS) serves as the premier training and networking opportunity for professionals in both pump and turbomachinery industries. TPS 2023 will be held September 16-18, 2025, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The annual event combines a world-class program with an international exhibit hall.
The Symposia’s world-class technical program, presented by engineers and selected by an advisory committee of industry experts, includes topics such as maintenance, design, and troubleshooting, as well as short case studies describing in-the-field problems and their real-world solutions. A cutting-edge exhibit hall hosts hundreds of leading companies from the oil and gas, petrochemical, power, pumping and turbomachinery industries. Companies display full-size equipment and present advancements in technology and emerging industry trends. Finally, countless networking opportunities pervade the event, making TPS 2025 an event you can’t afford to miss.
The Symposia is organized by the Turbomachinery Laboratory, part of the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) and The Texas A&M University System. The Advisory Committee Chairman is Dr. Eric Petersen, Turbomachinery Laboratory Director.
SMRP 34rd Annual Conference
September 28 - October 1, 2025
Raleigh Convention Center
Raleigh, NC https://smrp.org/Events/Annual-Conference
Get ready for the premier event for maintenance and reliability professionals! The SMRP 2026 Annual Conference brings together industry leaders, innovators, and practitioners from around the world for four days of learning, networking, and professional growth.