Call For Abstracts

 

The Call for Abstracts for MainTrain 2026 is now open. 

Submit an Abstract Today

Why Present at MainTrain?

Thought Leadership – Position yourself as an expert in front of an international audience. 

✔ Professional Visibility – Your session featured in the official program and conference promotions. 

✔ Networking Access – Engage with 380+ practitioners, leaders, and decision-makers. 

✔ Discounted Speaker Rate – Presenters receive a special $500 conference rate. 

✔ Knowledge Exchange – Learn from top experts while attending the full event. 

✔ Advance the Profession – Contribute to Canada’s most influential asset management community.

Amplify Your Impact

Share your expertise through case studies, research findings, tools, strategies, or lessons learned. Inspire peers and spark meaningful conversations that lead to real-world transformation. 

Grow Your Professional Brand

As a speaker, your profile will be highlighted in our conference program, promotional channels, and event materials — giving you visibility across an international network.

Connect With Industry Leaders

Network with asset managers, engineers, decision-makers, educators, consultants, and solution providers. Build relationships that support your personal and organizational goals.

Speaker Benefits

  • Special $500 speaker conference rate
  • Full access to all sessions, workshops, and networking events
  • Opportunity to reach a national and global audience
  • Visibility as a thought leader in Canada’s largest maintenance and asset management conference
  • Contribution to PEMAC’s mission of Connect | Learn | Contribute

Ready to Share Your Expertise?

We welcome presentations from all sectors. Submit your proposal today!

Important Dates:

  • April 1 (Wed) - Abstract Call Closes
  • April 20 (Mon) – Abstract Review committee completes reviews
  • April 23 (Thurs) - All submitters will be notified whether or not their abstracts were chosen
  • April 27 (Mon) - Program Published
  • June 21 (Sun) - Early-bird PEMAC member registration closes
  • Aug 31 (Mon) - Draft presentations and speaker notes document submitted for review
  • Sept 10 (Thurs) - Final presentations with speaker notes document are submitted
  • Sept 23 (Wed) - Mandatory speaker orientation online
  • Oct 4 to 7 - MainTrain Conference
  • December 31 - Conference Proceedings Close

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