MSEMS EVENTS

Maintenance Shutdown Execution and Management Summit
(MSEMS - Cologne)

Delivering a complete execution lifecycle perspective

Location: Cologne, Germany

Dates: 28th - 29th October 2026

Venue: Cologne Marriott Hotel

Sharing Insightful Knowlegde

Focus Agenda

Maintenance Shutdown Execution and Management Summit

Strengthening leadership and accountability under shutdown pressure
Enhancing mechanical integrity and barrier management
Integrating capital projects within live production environments
Leveraging AI and data science for predictive optimization
Embedding sustainability and emission reduction into execution strategies
Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) & Start-Up Risks
Aligned Under Pressure: Leading People Through High-Risk Shutdowns

Future-Ready STO Execution: Integration, Innovation & Workforce Evolution
Process Risk & Operational Resilience During STO
LDAR’s Role in Reducing Fugitive Emissions & Sustainability
RBI Optimization & Inspection Data Intelligence (Advanced Applications)
Leveraging Data Science & Machine Learning to Optimize Inspection Planning
Managing Radiation with Small Controlled Area Radiography
Well Barrier Integrity During Shutdowns and Start-Up
Governance and Leadership Models

About the Conference

MSEMS-Cologne: 28th - 29th October 2026

Welcome to our esteemed gathering of industry experts, where we convene to delve into the intricacies of optimizing turnaround management and enhancing operational efficiency within the oil, gas, chemical and petrochemical, mining and metal, manufacturing, utilities, aerospace, and defense sectors, etc. We have been privileged to host a distinguished lineup of speakers, each bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.

Our agenda this year is replete with topics crucial to the success of the industry, ranging from the strategic alignment of turnaround schedules to the implementation of cutting-edge technologies for enhanced reliability and safety.

Our speakers will illuminate these topics with insightful discussions, drawing from their extensive expertise in the field. From identifying key success factors to discussing practical case studies and sharing best practices.

Together, let us chart a course towards excellence in turnaround management and operational efficiency.

Once again, welcome, and thank you for joining us today!

Thank you!

Conference Highlights

TOP REASONS WHY THIS IS THE ONLY CONFERENCE YOU NEED TO ATTEND

If your next shutdown must be safer, faster, smarter, and more predictable — this is where the solutions are discussed.

Attending MSEMS – Cologne 2026 will provide you with a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and contribute to the ongoing dialogue shaping the management practices and future of the industry.

The Maintenance Shutdown Execution and Management Summit (MSEMS) is typically attended by professionals involved in the management and execution of industrial shutdowns, turnarounds, and maintenance projects. Some of the job titles that can attend this summit include:

SOME OF THE TOPICS:

Master the Full Shutdown & Turnaround Lifecycle
Improve Safety & Risk Management
Deliver Projects Inside Live Production Environments
Leverage AI & Digital STO Management
Tackle the Skilled Labor Challenge
Strengthening Commercial & Contractor Performance
Reduce Emissions & Embed Sustainability
Benchmark Against Industry Leaders
Gain Actionable Case Studies — Not Theory
Future-Proof Your STO Strategy
Identify And Implement Advanced Tools and Technologies to Streamline Shutdowns and Support Long-Term Maintenance
Minimize Unnecessary Expenses Through Strategic Planning, Efficient Execution, and Structured Shutdown Closure.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Senior Management Executives
Plant Managers / Vice Presidents
Shutdown Mangers of Contractors and Clients
Operations and Maintenance/Shutdown superintendents
Shutdown Manager
Turnaround Manager
Maintenance Manager
Project Manager
Plant Manager
Operations Manager
Outage Managers
Maintenance Supervisor
Maintenance Engineer
Reliability Engineer
Asset Manager
Innovation Experts
Maintenance Planner/Scheduler
Mechanical Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Process Engineer
Safety Manager/Coordinator,

Event Sponsorship

Maintenance Shutdown Execution and Management Summit (MSEMS – Cologne 2026) is a global event!

We have a range of sponsorship packages for our events to suit a range of budgets and exposure options. Our events attract senior level audiences who are interested in engaging with new tools and technologies to further their enterprise capabilities.

Breakout and networking sessions and panel discussions offer the opportunity to build personal networks with the Turnaround community.

Event Sponsors

Exhibition Sponsor

FOERSTER Group

For more than 30 years, the Business Unit Inspection of the FOERSTER Group – formerly known as USTT & Magnetische Pruefanlagen GmbH – has been the technology leader in the field of laser and Eddy current based reformer tube testing in ammonia, methanol and hydrogen plants.

In 2021, FOERSTER has also acquired the Quest Integrity´s Syngas group with their LOTIS & MANTIS systems. Our customers benefit from extended monitoring of early failure patterns in their reformer tubes to define preventive maintenance intervals and to increase the service life as well as to prevent unplanned system outages.