SMRP Invites Expert Papers for 2010 Annual Maintenance & Reliability Conference

The Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) hosts one of North America’s largest dedicated maintenance and reliability conferences. It’s the premier venue for showcasing cutting‑edge research, sharing best practices, and networking with peers.

We are already planning the 2010 conference and are eager to include more peer‑reviewed papers that exemplify the high standards SMRP champions. Your organization’s insights can elevate attendee learning and advance the profession—making this an exceptional opportunity to demonstrate your expertise and highlight your clients.

Submission
Submit your abstract through the official call‑for‑papers portal: SMRP 2010 Call for Papers.

Submission deadline: Friday, March 12, 2010.
Acceptance notifications will be sent by Friday, April 9, 2010.

For full details, download the Call for Papers brochure and the "How to Write an Abstract" tutorial. For questions, contact Gabi Laguarda at glaguarda@mmgevents.com.

Benefits of Presenting

• Professional recognition from industry peers.
• Complimentary conference attendance for the primary presenter and one co‑presenter, provided the paper and presentation are submitted on time.
• Publication of your presentation in the electronic proceedings.

Submission Criteria

• All presenters must be active SMRP members.
• Presentations must be non‑commercial.
• Supplier‑led papers must include a practitioner co‑presenter.
• Abstracts are limited to 300 words.
• We recommend no more than two presenters per presentation.
• Paper topics should align with SMRP’s five validated pillars of the SMRPCO Body of Knowledge, though the general category is available for unique subjects.

Accepted presenters will need to submit the full paper and PowerPoint slides roughly eight weeks before the conference to ensure inclusion in the proceedings.