Speaking Opportunities

Two events, one venue, and a stage for your expertise. Smart Manufacturing Week and the co-located RELIABILITY Conference will bring thousands of manufacturing and reliability leaders to Detroit, and speakers set the agenda for what they take home. Explore the tracks and timeline below, then submit your abstract to join them.

Key Dates

 
1
July 31, 2026
Call Opens
2
October 30, 2026
Call Closes
3
November 6, 2026
Reviews Completed
4
November 13, 2026
Notifications to Speakers
5
November 20, 2026
Speaker Registration Deadline
6
December 18, 2026
Agenda Goes Live
7
March 19, 2027
Presentation Upload Deadline
Speaking Opportunities · Co-Located

Present at The RELIABILITY Conference

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45-Minute Breakout Sessions

From the plant floor to the boardroom, every reliability journey has a story worth telling. Share yours at The RELIABILITY Conference through an engaging 45-minute session featuring practical insights, real-world results, and proven strategies that help organizations improve reliability, asset performance, and operational excellence.

Ideal topics include:

  • Reliability Engineering
  • Asset Management
  • Maintenance & Work Management
  • Predictive & Condition-Based Maintenance
  • Digital Transformation & AI
  • Operational Excellence
  • Leadership & Workforce Development
  • Sustainability & ESG
  • Industrial Data & Analytics
  • Reliability-Centered Culture

 

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Attendees networking at The RELIABILITY Conference
Speaking Opportunities

Present at Smart Manufacturing Week

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Your experience could be the idea that transforms someone's operation. Submit your paper today and take the stage at Smart Manufacturing Week.

Each presentation is slotted for 30 minutes; 5 minutes to set up, 20 minutes to present and 5 minutes to remove equipment.

 

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Practical Solutions & Technology
Solutions Theater
30 minutes

Discover practical solutions, technologies, and success stories that help manufacturers improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and business performance.

Reliability & Uptime Strategies
Uptime Theater
30 minutes

Explore proven strategies for improving reliability, reducing downtime, and maximizing asset performance through maintenance and operational excellence.

Digital & AI-Driven Transformation
Digital Transition Theater
30 minutes

Learn how manufacturers are leveraging digital technologies, data, AI, and automation to accelerate transformation and drive smarter operations.