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Need ideas for what the industry is talking about in 2025? These are the presentations our attendees learned from in 2024.
2024 Keynotes
Reliable Plant features speakers at the top of the industry; discussing technical, managerial, and industry trends you need to know. Check out our past, 2024 keynote presentations below.
| Keynote Title | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|
| Revolutionizing Industrial Efficiency: AI-Powered Inspections with Boston Dynamics |  Merry Frayne, Product Manager, Boston Dynamics Caleb Sylvester, Director of Sales and Key Accounts, Boston Dynamics |
| IoT: So You're Saying There's A Chance ... |  Jeremy Drury, Owner, Jeremy Drury IoT |
| Speed Secrets: How Tribology Fuels NASCAR Wins |  Lake Speed Jr, Tribologist, Total Seal |
| Merle Haggard: Talented Troubadour or Leadership Legend |  Jody Parsons, Leader and Organizational Development Coach, Tulsa, OK |
| Attracting New Talent With Reliability |  Wes Cash, Vice President of Services, Noria Services |
| IIoT – Leading the Journey – Getting Security Right the First Time |  Dr. M. David Howard, CEO, ERBESSD INSTRUMENTS |
| Becoming Something Special: Why Culture Should Be Your Single Largest Investment |  Megan Johnson, Sr. Manufacturing Director – Pet., General Mills |
2024 Sessions
Attend sessions at Reliable Plant to find the latest in best-practices, learn new problem solving techniques, and see real-world implementations. See last year’s session tracks and speakers below.
Maintenance Optimization Strategies9 Sessions
| Session Title | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|
| Analyzing Reliability Data — The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly |  John Pucillo - Principal, True Reliability |
| Common Traps of CMMS Selection and Implementation |  Brian Brzinski - Founder & CEO, AMSS Consulting |
| Decluttering Your PM Program — Identifying & Eliminating Things That Are Killing Your Preventive Maintenance Efforts |  Andy Page - Managing Partner, Net Results Inc. |
| Determine Your Optimum Reference State: The “Goldilocks” Process |  Gerald (Jerry) Putt - Contract Instructor, Noria |
| Mastering Equipment Hierarchy for Enhanced CMMS Efficiency |  Cody Creager - Maintenance Superintendent, Timber Products |
| Optimizing Plant Performance: How Oil Analysis Drives Reliability and Efficiency |  Ross Master - Data Analyst Manager, Bureau Veritas, OCM |
| The Future of Asset Health Management — Mobile Solutions vs. Legacy Tools | Dr. M. David Howard - CEO, ERBESSD INSTRUMENTS |
| The Machinery Protection Unit: An Investigative Approach to Predictive Maintenance |  Roy Giorgio - Lubrication Program Manager, AssetWatch |
| The Value of Validated Asset Information |  Brendon Russ - AMER Lead, Reliability & Asset Management, JLL |
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Digital Transformation in Industry12 Sessions
| Session Title | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|
| Assessing Your Factory's Readiness for Predictive Maintenance |  Markus Larsson - CEO, Novity |
| Blending Technology, Process, and Engagement to Drive Results in the Maintenance Process |  Mike Gehloff - Senior Solutions Architect, Allied Reliability |
| Digitizing Predictive Maintenance: A Guide for Reliability Teams |  Silvio DosSantos - Director of Operations, SEMEQ SYSTEM Eduardo Beltrame - President, SEMEQ SYSTEMS Corporation |
| Enhancing Operational Synergy: A Case Study on Integrated Analytic Reports for Maintenance and Procurement in Industrial Operations |  Mark Smyth - CMMS Specialist, Cogep |
| IIoT – Leading the Journey – Getting Security Right the First Time | Dr. M. David Howard - CEO, ERBESSD INSTRUMENTS |
| Integrating Your Oil Analysis Program Through an API Interface |  Bill Quesnel - President, WearCheck International (WCI) |
| IoT: So You're Saying There's A Chance ... | Jeremy Drury - Owner, Jeremy Drury IoT |
| Navigating the Digital Shift: Working with Operators to Adapt Processes to Digital Workflows |  V.J. Venkatraman - COO & President, Datamura Solutions Matthew Beu - Program Manager, Datamura Solutions |
| Panel Discussion: The Evolution of CMMS |  Greg Christensen - Podcast Host, CMMSradio |
| Reality Check: You Are Not Ready for Digital Transformation |  Yoann Urruty - Director of Technologies, Spartakus Technologies |
| Revolutionizing Industrial Automation: The Vital Role of Edge IoT |  Imad Hourani - Business Development Manager, IoT Platforms, Telit Cinterion |
| Utilizing The Power of Data to Increase The Life of Your Conveyor Chain |  Anthony Brown - VP, Mighty Lube |
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Advancements in Condition Monitoring16 Sessions
| Session Title | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|
| Bringing Motion Amplification to the Cutting Edge with Camera-Based Condition Monitoring |  Jeff Hay - CEO, RDI Technologies |
| Case Study: Oil Analysis with New Tools: Comparison, Challenges, and Solutions |  Thomas Feischl - Director of Business Development, eralytics |
| Case Study: Online Monitoring of 10 Gearbox Oils for Four Years |  Steffen Nyman - Corporate Trainer & Consultant, C.C. JENSEN & Noria Partner |
| Decoding Condition Monitoring: A Realistic Guide Amidst Industry Hype |  Corey Dickens - Sr. Solutions Consultant, Brightly, a Siemens Company Matthew Knuth - Condition Monitoring Solutions Engineer, SPM Instrument |
| Empowering Manufacturers & Operators with Energy-Centered Maintenance for Improved Efficiency |  Brian Richmond - Chief Revenue Officer, Nanoprecise Sci Corp |
| Exploring the Causes of Varnish and Oxidation Through Degradation and Prevention Strategies |  Jérémy Pallas - DIRECTOR R&D, ANTARA GROUPE |
| Fault-Finding Technology for Condition Monitoring: How to Build Yours? |  Igor Marinelli - Founder & Co-CEO, TRACTIAN |
| Leveraging AI and Analytical Efficiency for Predictive Maintenance |  Jeremy Frank - CEO, KCF Technologies |
| Lubricant Condition Monitoring and IoT Update |  Ed Spence - Managing Director, The Machine Instrumentation Group |
| Oil Cleanliness: Key Element to Asset Reliability |  Saeed Asiri - Principal Lubrication Engineer, SABIC |
| Onsite Fluid Analysis: The Gateway to Holistic Condition Monitoring |  Jack Poley - Managing General Partner, CMI |
| Panel Discussion: Beyond the Lab: Revolutionizing Machinery Health with Advanced Oil Analysis Techniques |  Jim Fitch - CEO, Noria Corporation |
| PQ vs FerroQ: Understanding In-Service Lubricant Ferrous Debris Quantification |  David Swanson - Director of Technical Services, Polaris Laboratories |
| Stop Over-heating (Killing) Your Bearings with Poor Lubrication Practices |  Adrian Messer - U.S Operations Manager, SDT Ultrasound Solutions Inc |
| The Energy and Emissions Relationship between Electrical Signature Analysis, Vibration, and Motion Amplification Signatures |  Howard Penrose - President, MotorDoc LLC |
| Wear Metal Alarm Limits Versus Trending |  Evan Zabawski - Senior Technical Advisor, Eurofins TestOil |
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Leadership and Cultural Impact on Reliability12 Sessions
| Session Title | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|
| Attracting New Talent With Reliability | Wes Cash - Vice President of Services, Noria Services |
| Becoming Something Special: Why Culture Should Be Your Single Largest Investment | Megan Johnson - Sr. Manufacturing Director – Pet., General Mills |
| From Task Manager to Effective Leader: The People Business Paradigm | Jody Parsons - Leader and Organizational Development Coach, Tulsa, OK |
| Gaining Traction Up & Down the Ladder |  Jason Smith - Director, Business Development, ABS Consulting |
| Give 'em Some FLAC |  Daré Petreski - Director, Delta Asset Reliability |
| Improving Culture to Attract and Retain Skilled Labor |  Jon Heard - Technical Development & Recruiting Mgr, Perdue Farms Scott Goodman - Technical Training Coordinator, Perdue Farms |
| Merle Haggard: Talented Troubadour or Leadership Legend | Jody Parsons - Leader and Organizational Development Coach, Tulsa, OK |
| Panel Discussion: The Culture Catalyst: Leadership Strategies for Transformative Impact | Jody Parsons - Leader and Organizational Development Coach, Tulsa, OK |
| Put Your Reliability People in a State of Self-Control |  Jerid Jackson - Reliability and Asset Management Sr. Manager, Frito-Lay (PepsiCo) |
| Selling Reliability: The Missing Link in Manufacturing |  Shon Isenhour - Owner, Eruditio |
| Tapping into the Power of Leadership, Mentoring, and Communication — Identifying and Developing the Next Generation Leaders! |  Jeff Walkup - Vice President, Fluid Life Inc. |
| The Human Capital Vertex: A Workforce Development Plan Key to Your Asset Management Strategy |  Tara Holwegner - Manager, Product Development and IP, Life Cycle Engineering |
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Maintenance Essentials and Best Practices15 Sessions
| Session Title | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|
| 9 Maintenance Disasters and How to Avoid Them |  Kristin Drake - Vice President, Customer Success, Limble Matt Burtz - Maintenance Consultant, Limble |
| Addressing Soft Foot: Ensuring Optimal Performance and Reliability in Rotating Equipment |  Daus Studenberg - National Product Manager, Ludeca, Inc. |
| Best Maintenance Repair Practices |  Ricky Smith - Vice President, World Class Maintenance |
| Bridging the Divide: Closing the Gap Between Reliability and Condition Monitoring | Matthew Knuth - Condition Monitoring Solutions Engineer, SPM Instrument |
| Enhancing Electric Power Transformer Fleet Reliability |  Jon Bucciarelli - President, SDMyers |
| Enhancing Reliability and Efficiency: In-Depth Analysis of Two Cement Industry Case Studies |  Javed Ahmad - Inspection & Reliability Team Leader, Safwa Cement Company |
| How MRO Taxonomy Affects your Organization's Maintenance and Planning Strategy |  William Sloan - Consultant, Eruditio |
| How Race-Winning Tribology Can Reduce Operating Costs & Downtime | Lake Speed Jr - Tribologist, Total Seal |
| Implementing Strategic MRO/Master Data Management (MDM) for Enhanced Reliability Performance: A Practical Use Case |  Kevin Gates - Director of Product and Professional Services, Xtivity John Bellettini - Manager Central Maintenance, Ingredion |
| Integration of Lubrication and Condition-based Maintenance Processes for Assets in Heavy Industry |  Fabio Brand - Reliability Engineer, Gerdau |
| Misalignment — Having the Right Knowledge and Tools for the Job |  Terry Southall - Global Brand & Distribution Manager, Hamar Laser Instruments, Inc. |
| Speed Secrets: How Tribology Fuels NASCAR Wins | Lake Speed Jr - Tribologist, Total Seal |
| The Key to Reliability Success is Information Accessibility |  Forrest Pardue - President/Owner, 24/7 Systems |
| The Value of Risk Based Inspection Support As Part Of A Reliability Based Maintenance Program |  Roger Collard - Engineering Maintenance Reliability Manager, Calumet Specialty Products |
| Writing Effective Tasks for Maintenance Actions |  Michael Mazur - Level III Mechanic/Trainer/Supervisor, Schwan's Global Supply Chain |
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Lubrication Excellence and Management10 Sessions
| Session Title | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|
| “Are We There Yet?" How to Follow the Complete ICML 55® on the Journey to Audit-Ready Lubrication Excellence |  Paul Hiller - Marketing Manager, International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) Leslie Fish - Executive Director, International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) |
| Achieving Results Through the Implementation of a Reliable Lubrication Program |  Franciane Moreno - Engineering Process Analyst, VLI Logistics |
| Implementing a First-Class Lubrication Reliability Program (Plus Short Case Study) |  Dean Hammes - Director of Sales, OilSafe |
| Introduction to Hydraulic Oil Health: Maintaining the Lifeblood of Your Machines |  Dan Aronson - Industrial Solutions Group Manager, Meiji Corporation |
| New Developments in Grease Sampling and Analysis |  Rich Wurzbach - President, MRG Labs |
| Raising the Profile of the Lubrication Engineer |  Daniel Shorten - SME Lubrication Management, John Crane Solutions |
| Root Cause Analysis and Your Lubrication Program — What is the Connection? |  Gary Tyne - Director, Pro-Reliability Solutions Limited |
| Saving the Planet — One Gallon at a Time |  Mark Barnes - Senior Vice President Global Sales, Des-Case Corporation |
| Using ASTM D7720 to Calculate Lubricant Analysis Limits |  Gerardo Trujillo - Director, Noria Latin America |
| Varnish Formation, Testing, and Control in a Circulating and Hydraulic System |  Robert Mills - Product Technical Specialist, Chevron |
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- Select your topic.
- Provide your session details and objectives.
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Benefits of speaking at Reliable Plant
Reliable Plant & Machinery Lubrication 2025 is seeking quality speakers in a broad range of case studies and program topics that inspire change and drive bottom-line results. Join us in Chicago to share your innovative ideas, problem-solving applications, best practices, and personal expertise.
- Free VIP Delegate registration.
- Building your company’s name recognition, visibility, and image.
- Gaining increased status and credibility within the industry.
Selection Criteria
Any individual or company may submit a presentation for consideration. Subject matter is unrestricted; however, sales and marketing presentations are prohibited. Submissions will be evaluated by the Noria program committee and accepted speakers will be notified. Noria’s program committee will implement the following criteria when selecting presentations for the conferences:
- The committee gives preference to end-user delivered case studies and/or shared vendor/user presentations.
- Papers demonstrating specific applications, successes and/or failures are favored.
- Papers that have not previously been published or presented are preferred.
- The information presented must be technically correct and have broad appeal with respect to the intended conference audience.
- Papers may include generic references, products, and services, but must be non-commercial in tone and content – no trade names or company names permitted.
- All abstracts/papers must be submitted in English.
Acceptance
Accepted speakers will receive detailed instructions and a template for formatting presentations for the conference proceedings. Accepted speakers will also be required to serve as moderator for one session during the Reliable Plant Conference. All presentations included in the proceedings will be copyrighted by Noria Corporation. Accepted speakers will be notified in February 2025.
Speaker Policies
Please reach out to speakersupport@noria.com with any questions regarding the following Speaker Policies or general questions regarding the abstract submission process.
Presentations must be educational. We understand that our speakers wish to network with attendees and showcase their services, but we kindly ask that your presentation not be a sales pitch. For this purpose, networking time will be made available to speakers, sponsors, and attendees. We appreciate your cooperation. We will keep all presentations and speaker information on file if your presentation is not selected for the 2025 event.