Reimagining Maintenance and Reliability
Birmingham | 21 October 2025
A Comprehensive Study of UK Maintenance & Reliability Practices
After three decades of supporting maintenance and reliability transformation across Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, the MAINSTREAM Community arrives in Birmingham with unprecedented insight into the UK's industrial landscape.
Our research team has completed the most comprehensive study of UK maintenance and reliability practices to date, gathering critical intelligence from 190 M&R professionals across 70 leading organisations spanning manufacturing, utilities, energy, and transportation sectors.
BAE SYSTEMS • BAKER HUGHES • BENTLEY MOTORS • BP • BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO • CENTRICA • COCA-COLA • DRAX GROUP • E.ON • EDF ENERGY • GLAXOSMITHKLINE • ROLLS-ROYCE PLC • SCOTTISHPOWER • THAMES WATER • UNITED UTILITIES • and dozens more
Persistent Firefighting - UK spends 55% of maintenance budgets reactively versus 35% global benchmark
Global Thought Leaders:
UK Industry Leaders:
Every element directly addresses our study's findings:
Attendees receive exclusive access to complete research findings representing insights from companies managing billions in assets across every major industrial sector.
MAINSTREAM UK elevates the entire UK maintenance and reliability community above systemic challenges limiting collective potential.
Join the transformation. Join MAINSTREAM UK.
The challenges facing maintenance and asset management professionals today are more complex than ever. Ageing infrastructure, volatile energy markets, growing sustainability demands, and increasing digital maturity all demand smarter, more connected solutions. That’s why Asset Performance 2025, taking place on 4 and 5 November 2025 in Antwerp, Belgium, is a must-attend event for those striving to drive performance, reliability and resilience in asset-intensive operations.
Europe’s premier conference for asset performance improvement
Organised by BEMAS, the Belgian Maintenance Association, Asset Performance 2025 is recognised as Europe’s leading conference on digital transformation in maintenance and asset management. The event offers two intensive days of learning, inspiration and networking, bringing together professionals and experts from across Europe, from maintenance managers and reliability engineers to plant managers, IIoT specialists, and CTOs.
The conference programme covers the full spectrum of digital and data-driven strategies to enhance equipment reliability, reduce cost, and improve performance. Participants will discover proven approaches and innovative technologies that are redefining how assets are managed in manufacturing, utilities, infrastructure, and other asset-heavy industries.
Two days, nine tracks, countless insights
Asset Performance 2025 welcomes an outstanding line-up of international speakers who will share their insights and best practices from across sectors and continents. Among the confirmed speakers are asset and reliability experts from Saudi Aramco, Yara, Evonik, and SWDE – each bringing unique perspectives from their operational excellence, digital transformation, and asset strategy journeys.
The 2025 edition features a comprehensive agenda built around key themes shaping the future of our field:
Day 1 – Tuesday, 4 November 2025
Day 2 – Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Early bird discounts now available
Register today and benefit from early bird rates. Teams of colleagues enjoy attractive group discounts, because the more you learn together, the more value you bring back to your organisation.
🔗 Learn more and secure your spot at: www.assetperformance.eu
IN-PERSON BOOT CAMPS
We’re hitting the road and coming to YOU to bring everything you need to enhance your ultrasound program. In addition to great networking opportunities, we will be going over best practices in ultrasound technology implementation covering leak detection, partial discharge inspections, bearing condition monitoring and condition based lubrication.
This is a 1-Day, complimentary boot camp.
Upcoming dates and locations:
April 23 - Back 9 Golf - Indianapolis, IN (FULL)
April 24 - Top Golf - Baton Rouge, LA
May 8 - Hilton Mississauga Meadowvale - Mississauga, ON, Canada
May 29 - Hilton Downtown Richmond - Richmond, VA
The Sustainable Food Factory Conference & Exhibition will allow you to learn from leading industry authorities and meet solution providers who can help put your business on its sustainable manufacturing and supply chain journey and ensure it keeps moving forward.
There will also be the opportunity to meet our exhibitors – including major suppliers and innovative green challengers – all keen to understand how they can help you achieve and surpass your sustainability goals.Over a packed day, our conference program, delivered by low-carbon manufacturing experts and industry-leading exhibitors, will equip you with the knowledge and connections to succeed.
You will be better informed and expertly positioned to move forward in your sustainability goals.
Network with peers and industry leaders in a Business Comes First environment.
This is a one-day investment with lasting benefits – attend and take action!
“I found the conference to be a fantastic event. It’s only a shame that, given the topic, it hasn’t happened sooner. That being said, it was incredibly reassuring to see so many people who all share the same enthusiasm and drive to bring about a positive change in our industry. Hope is certainly not lost! There’s proof that there is momentum to turn promises into practices at last. I would recommend this event wholeheartedly to any and all in this industry looking for ideas and solutions for a greener tomorrow.”
James Asher, Group Sustainability Reporting Coordinator, The Billington Group
Discover the latest trends and technologies shaping food and beverage manufacturing and learn actionable strategies from leading experts through presentations and interactive panel debates.
Network with peers from across the industry and explore innovative solutions from leading exhibitors to optimise your production process, reduce costs, minimise downtime and boost efficiency.
Food+Beverage Engineering 2025 is an invaluable, free-to-attend event that offers the contacts, insights and technologies to advance your food and beverage operation
📅 June 4-5, 2025
📍 NEC Birmingham, United Kingdom
DISCOVER | DEVELOP | DISRUPT
Join the UK’s leading event celebrating innovation and excellence in manufacturing and engineering.
Smart Manufacturing Week returns in June 2025, designed to support businesses at every stage of their smart manufacturing and engineering journey.
Packed with expert insights, valuable networking opportunities, and cutting-edge solutions, this is the UK’s largest festival dedicated to advanced manufacturing and engineering. Explore the latest in hardware, software, and strategies to tackle the industry's biggest challenges.
Stay ahead of the curve—experience the future of manufacturing at this immersive, tech-driven event.
Bringing the entire industry together, Smart Manufacturing Week is a dynamic festival of innovation featuring interactive digital and live events to inspire, inform, and engage.
🚀 Introducing the Automated Warehousing & Logistics Zone
Explore cutting-edge advancements in automation, robotics, and software designed to revolutionize warehousing, logistics, and supply chain management.
This brand-new feature will showcase solutions to optimize storage, retrieval, and transportation—enhancing efficiency, speed, and flexibility in modern supply chains.
As a key part of Smart Manufacturing Week, the Automated Warehousing & Logistics Zone bridges the gap between Industry 4.0 and the digital supply chain, driving the future of smart logistics.
Be part of the transformation—don’t miss out!
From April 8 to 10, Rotterdam Ahoy will be the ultimate meeting place for maintenance professionals from various industries. With over 300 exhibitors, real-world case studies, and success stories, Maintenance NEXT focuses on knowledge sharing, networking, and forward-thinking solutions.
New this year are the Innovation Expo and the Experience Tours. At the Innovation Expo, innovators will present their groundbreaking ideas and compete for the prestigious Innovation Award. The Experience Tours offer a unique opportunity to experience the latest innovations and sustainable solutions up close. Through short demos and workshops, participants will discover the future of maintenance technology.
Additionally, we are enhancing your exhibition experience with our renewed and expanded content program, Meeting More Maintenance Minds, held in the theater on the exhibition floor.
With themes such as Innovation, Technology, and Sustainability, Maintenance NEXT offers three inspiring days that no maintenance professional should miss. Join us in celebrating the 20th edition of Maintenance NEXT—make sure you're there!
LiftEx 2025 will take place in Liverpool on 18-19 November 2025 when it returns to the Exhibition Centre, located on the banks of the city’s world heritage waterfront – gateway to one of the world’s most famous ports. This will mark the 20th year for the annual flagship event of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), the leading global representative body for all those involved in the Lifting Industry worldwide.
Suppliers of lifting and height safety equipment and services can't afford to miss LiftEx. It gives exhibitors the chance to demonstrate their products in front of decision makers and end users, present their company as a leading supplier in the Lifting Industry and align their brand with best practice and industry standards.
LiftEx is a platform focused on lifting matters, showcasing new materials, innovative ideas, better ways of doing things and the inclusion of modern technologies. It is the place to witness the latest technologies to improve productiveness and efficiency and learn about advancements in safety and industry best practices. There will be knowledge sharing and training through seminar sessions to gain vital lifting related knowledge and insights, as well as an opportunity to meet LEEA members and discuss ways they can help achieve best lifting practice.
The show attracts members of the global Lifting Industry and end users from a wide range of vertical markets, including oil & gas, energy, offshore, road & maritime transport, construction, utilities, rail, renewable energy, civil engineering, entertainment, manufacturing and more. Lifting and rigging houses and safety regulators will also be among the visitors.
The bustling LiftEx 2024 at Olympia in London in October 2024 had higher than ever visitor registrations and the event generated plenty of discussion and content ideas. Well attended free training sessions and presentations were delivered at the LEEA Accredited Training Scheme (ATS) seminars, which were a key part of the visitor experience.
Ross Moloney, CEO of LEEA, said: “We are very excited that LiftEx will be celebrating its 20th year in 2025 and that we it be doing so in the world famous city of Liverpool. Our show there in 2023 was an extremely popular and successful event and 2025 is sure to be jam-packed, so keep an eye out for features that will be announced over the coming months.”
Highlights from the 2024 show and news on what’s coming up in 2025 can be seen at leeaint.com, as well as LEEA’s YouTube channel and Instagram pages both named leea_int. Requests for stand space and sponsorship opportunities at LiftEx 2025 will be dealt with on a first-come, first-served basis, so please contact Leah Phelps on +44 20 3488 2865 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to secure a sponsorship package or a prime position at the exhibition.
This is the must-attend event for professionals in design, engineering, production, and procurement. It's the go-to place to discover the latest in production hardware, components, consumables, and cutting-edge technology. The expo caters to a diverse range of industries, including Aerospace/Defence, Automotive, Electronics Assembly/Production, Industrial Machinery, Packaging/Handling/Logistics, Energy, Marine, Medical/PharmaBio, Mechanical Engineering, and Metal Processing.
Southern Manufacturing & Electronics is your opportunity to explore a wide array of solutions all in one place. Whether you're in Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, or any of the other mentioned sectors, you'll find the innovations and tools you need to excel in your field."
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The first WJA Trade Show taking place in September will provide a strong focus on key issues in the water jetting industry, including health and safety, training and innovations like robotic systems.
The first water jetting exhibition of its kind held by the Water Jetting Association takes place at the StoneX Stadium, North West London, on Thursday 12th September 2024.
The free event will have a strong international flavour with businesses from across Europe joining British exhibitors to showcase latest technologies and applications.
WJA experts and exhibitors will also be giving talks during the one-day event, which follows the WJA annual general meeting being held on Wednesday 11th of September.
Visitors already booked to attend the event come from industrial sectors that rely on water jetting applications, including drainage and water utilities, industrial cleaning, construction, maritime engineering and petrochemicals processing.
WJA Director Leanne Smith said: "We're very pleased to have attracted such an exciting range of exhibitors to WJA Trade Show 2024.
"We've made it a free event because we want as many people from across the sectors that use water jetting to join us in shaping the future of our industry."
The venue, the home of Saracens Rugby Club, is easy to reach, being located less than 10 minutes from the end of the M1 just off the North Circular Road, and there is free on-site parking for all visitors.
Water jetting contractors, equipment manufacturers, hire specialists, PPE suppliers, and training providers are among the wide range of exhibitors preparing to put on the water jetting show of the year.
WJA Trade Show 2024 organiser Lee O'Callaghan said: "There will be a large external display area where exhibitors will be presenting water jetting machines, including pumps, jetting units and vacuumation units, representing cutting edge technology in our industry.
"Visitors to the WJA Trade Show will be able to meet and network with leading experts and find out about new developments, for example in water jetting robotics, operative safety, and water jetting sustainability.
"A strong theme will be health and safety, as it always is with water jetting, so health and safety professionals who need to know more about safe application of water jetting techniques should definitely attend."
Information about key developments in WJA support for the water jetting industry, including updates to the Red Code of Practice for drain and sewer jetting, and the launch, in 2024, of the new Pressure Washer Code of Practice, known as the Purple Code, will also be available.
Founded in 1980, the WJA is one of the world's leading water jetting trade associations. Members include contractors, equipment manufacturers, equipment suppliers and hire specialists, training providers, and water jetting service users.
The WJA also has a City & Guilds accredited water jetting training programme delivered by WJA approved training providers and instructors in the UK and across the world.
Attending the trade show
WJA Trade Show 2024 visitors can book their free tickets online at: www.waterjetting.org.uk/tradeshow
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