AMPEAK is the meeting place for asset manager and a place to engage in lively discussion on emerging topics of interest in asset management, share new ideas and knowledge and find practical solutions to take and use in your workplace.  Come and hear from asset management experts covering lifecycle issues for all assets, take part in interactive sessions, chat to exhibitors and network with asset management and maintenance professionals across all sectors and industries.

The theme for AMPEAK25 is New Waves in Asset Management  (Advancing Asset Management in a Digital, Sustainable, and Resilient Future) and there are eight key topics that submissions are encouraged to address reflecting a future-focused approach to asset management, emphasizing digital transformation, climate resilience, and the evolving competencies required to meet emerging challenges.
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• Stories in Asset Management showing Value and Benefits
• Maintenance and Reliability in Asset Management
• Asset Management Planning
• End to End Asset Lifecycle delivery
• Digital transformation and Asset Information Management
• Empowering People and Leadership in Asset Management
• Governance, compliance and Risk in Asset Management
• Asset Management for a Sustainable and Resilient Future

The abstract submission process is open for 2025 and we are seeking submissions for abstracts of original content addressing of one of the eight key topics that will be of interest to academia, directors, CEO’s, executives managers across asset rich organisation, asset management and maintenance practitioners:

Key Topics

1. Stories in Asset Management showing Value and Benefits
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‍a. Engaging stakeholders for alignment and value creation
b. Overcomingchallenges faced by AM leaders in a fast-evolving landscape
c. Sharing organizational journeys: Proven practices and lessons learned
d. Gaining buy-in: Communicating AM value to boards and C-suite executives
e. Delivering measurable value through asset performance monitoring
f. Optimizing asset health to achieve organisational strategic goals, improves ROI, and drives overall business success
g. Approaches for quantifying and demonstrating the tangible and intangible value of effective asset management to stakeholders.
h. Decision-making frameworks that prioritize value optimization and long-term benefits for both the organization and society
i. Aligning with ESG goals and creating social equity through AM
j. Drivingimpact towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
2. Maintenance and Reliability in Asset Management
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a. Advancements in predictive maintenance technologies, including AI, IoT, and real-time condition monitoring, to improve asset reliability.
b. Case studies on successful implementations of predictive and reliability-centred maintenance in asset intensive industries
c. Exploring methodologies for optimizing maintenance schedules to balance costs, minimize downtime, and extend asset lifecycles
d. Innovative case studies and research on developing and implementing maintenance strategies that enhance the resilience of aging infrastructure
e. Best practices for implementing assurance frameworks that ensure assets meet performance standards, safety regulations, and operational goals
f. Research on establishing clear metrics for performance assurance across asset-intensive industries.
3. Asset Management Planning
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a. Innovative maintenance strategies for improved performance
b. Making capital investment decisions in uncertain environments
c. Risk management and contingency planning for resilient operations
d. Integrating maintenance, operations, and risk-based decision making
e. Practical applications of data-driven insights to optimize asset investments, maintenance schedules, and performance monitoring
f. Methods for making informed decisions that balance risk, asset performance, and budget constraints
4. End-to-End Asset Lifecycle Delivery
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a. Effective approaches in asset creation, commissioning, and operation
b. Systems engineering tailored to asset-specific requirements
c. Maintenance and reliability delivery for aging and critical assets
d. Incident response, fault management, and reliability engineering
e. Asset reuse strategies at end of life, decommissioning, disposal,
f. Sustainable procurement strategies and supply chain management
g. Managing outages, shutdowns,
h. Resource allocation
5. Digital Transformation and Asset Information Management
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a. Safeguarding assets with robust cybersecurity measures
b. Leveraging next-gen AM information systems and digital engineering advances
c. Transitioning to smart assets, connected environments
d. Driving decisions with data: Digital twin and BIM challenges
e. Strategic use of AI in AM for predictive maintenance and optimization
f. Data governance, standards, and integrated information management
6. Empowering People and Leadership in Asset Management
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a. Building strong leadership to drive AM transformation
b. Insights into leading change initiatives to successfully adopt new asset management technologies, processes, and cultural shifts
c. Strategies for ensuring effective collaboration between technical teams, management, and other stakeholders in asset management decisions
d. Addressing the AM skills gap through collaboration and innovation
e. Developing competency frameworks for continuous upskilling
f. Resourcing and Fostering a resilient workforce aligned with future needs
g. Empowering the next generation of asset management professionals
7. Governance, Compliance, and Risk in Asset Management
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a. Implementing and maintaining effective AM systems
b. Aligning asset objectives with business goals
c. Navigating ISO55001:2024
d. Integrating AM systems into enterprise management frameworks
e. Ensuring compliance, assurance, and technical standards adherence
f. Strategic planning, policy development, and management reviews
8. Asset Management for Sustainability and Resilience
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a. Integrating and Embedding climate risk assessments into AM processes
b. Designing resilient infrastructure for climate adaptation
c. Financing mechanisms to support resilience and sustainability
d. Circular economy principles and nature-based solutions for AM
e. Decarbonization strategies and managing stranded assets
f. Preparing for the future uncertainties
g. Harnessing emerging technologies to meet AM challenges

Presentation Categories


‍Category 1 – Full Peer Reviewed Technical Paper
This option is for authors who wish to submit a full paper for technical peer review by two subject matter experts and publication. The final submitted paper must adhere to strict criteria and, if accepted, will be made available in the Asset Management Body of Knowledge (AMBoK)

Category 2 – Non-Peer Reviewed Paper
This option is for authors who wish to submit a paper for presentation at the conference, but not be subject to the same review process as category 1. These papers will be reviewed for quality and suitability but will not be subject to the same criteria as category 1. Papers promoting products and services will strictly not be accepted. Papers must address the conference themes and may include case studies, new technologies or practical applications.  These papers will be available on the conference app

Category 3 – Poster
This option is for authors who do not wish to do an oral presentation or have a paper that is best presented as a poster (i.e. large amounts of technical data, tables). Posters will be available to view in the exhibition area throughout the conference. Posters will not be subject to full peer review, but will be checked for quality and suitability.

Category 4 – Asset Management Thought - Leadership Session
This option is for authors and facilitators who would like to propose an emerging topic of interest in asset management.  Proposals that address exciting topics in creative formats that generate lively interactions among participants and that can lead to high impact and transformative research are highly encouraged.  The session will be captured via audio device and in some instances by video device for use by the AMCouncil.

Please provide details of
•    the topic to be investigated and discussed
•    the top 3 objectives of the session and key learnings for participants
•    how the session is to be structure (eg panel session, symposium, workshop, tutorial, world café, round-table),
•    length (45mins, 60mins or 90mins),
•    who is to be involved in speaking on the panel or facilitating the session and their credentials

Submission

Prior to accessing form, please ensure you have available:
1. Contact details of author (do not submit on someone else's behalf, the author must do the submission and provide direct contact details)
2. Title of abstract
3. Theme that your abstract best represents (see above)
4. Target Audience (Starter in AM, Mid  AM journey, Advanced use in AM)
5. Biography of presenting author/s
6. All authors and affiliations
7. Abstract text (maximum 300 words, leadership sessions may provide up to 600)


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To ensure AMPEAK provides a balanced and varied program, the number of abstracts that can be presented by representatives from one company / organisation may be limited.
Individuals that submit and are accepted for more than one abstract may be limited to one oral presentation in the main program.
Presentations must be the authors own research and work, text generated from AI, machine learning, or similar algorithmic tools cannot be used.

Presenters that are accepted into the program must register and pay to attend AMPEAK, discounted speaker rates will be offered.

Key Dates

Abstract Submission Open:  NOW
Submission of Abstracts Closes:  29 November 2024
Program announced: January 2025
Papers due: 1 March 2025
Early Bird Registration closes 1 March 2025
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