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Calls

EuroMaintenance 2026 welcomes calls for papers and special sessions.   

The European Federation of National Maintenance Societies (EFNMS), together with Luleå University of Technology, invite experts from industry, academia, and professional associations to contribute to EuroMaintenance 2026 by organizing dedicated sessions.

Call for papers

All submissions must be made in English via the official EasyChair link below.

 Accepted presentation formats: 

  • Full papers 

  • Poster presentations 

  • Industrial presentations/demonstrations 

  • Special sessions (90 minutes, 4-5 papers minimum) 

For Full Papers: 

  1. Prepare an Abstract (max 300 words), structured with objectives, methodology, results, and impact. 

  2. Submit via EasyChair: register and upload your abstract. 

  3. Abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee. 

  4. If accepted, submit a Full Paper (max 6 A4 pages) in DOCX and PDF using the template. 

  5. At least one author must register and present at the conference. 

For Poster Presentations: 

  1. Prepare an Abstract (max 300 words), structured with objectives, methodology, results, and impact. 

  2. Submit via EasyChair: register and upload your abstract. 

  3. Abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee. 

  4. If accepted, you will be notified to prepare the poster in a specified poster template. 

  5. At least one author must register and present at the conference. 

For Industrial Presentations/Demonstrations: 

  1. Title of the presentation 

  2. Short description (max. 300 words) 

  3. Name of presenter 

  4. Your description will be reviewed by Scientific Committee 

Call for Special Sessions  

Special Session Organizers are invited to design and chair a 90-minute session bringing together 4–5 high-quality papers (industrial case studies, research contributions, or both). 

This role provides the opportunity to: 

  • Highlight strategic developments in your field 

  • Showcase your professional network and leadership 

  • Bridge industry practice with academic excellence 

  • Contribute to shaping the technical program of EuroMaintenance 2026 

 Topics of Interest 

We particularly welcome proposals addressing, but not limited to: 

  • Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM), Prognostics & Asset Health 

  • Reliability Engineering, Risk & Safety Management 

  • Asset Performance Management (APM) & ISO 55000 Practices 

  • Industrial AI, Machine Learning, Digital Twins & Data Analytics 

  • IoT, Smart Sensors & Monitoring Technologies 

  • Sustainability, Energy Transition & Circular Economy 

  • Workforce Competence, Human Factors & Organizational Excellence 

  • Sector-Specific Applications: 

  • Energy: Oil & Gas, Wind, Hydrogen, Nuclear 

  • Transport: Rail, Aviation, Maritime, Automotive 

  • Manufacturing: Process and Discrete Industries 

  • Infrastructure & Utilities 

Submission Guidelines 

Each proposal should include: 

  • Title and abstract of the session (max. 300 words) 

  • Name(s) and affiliation(s) of the session organizer(s) 

  • 4–5 proposed papers/presenters (with affiliations) 

  • Intended target audience (industry, academia, or mixed) 

Review Process 

All submissions will be peer-reviewed (single-blind). 

Evaluation criteria include: 

  • Originality and technical quality 

  • Relevance and practical impact 

  • Clarity and structure 

  • Scientific or industrial contribution 

Make a submission

Go to EasyChair