3rd OQ RPI Conference & Exhibition

Innovating Reliability &
Maintenance
Excellence

Collaborate, Innovate & Elevate.

Smart strategies for sustainable maintenance, reliability and physical asset management — bringing together global leaders across asset-intensive industries.

📅 14–17 September 2026📍 Radisson Blu, Suhar — Oman
Suhar · Oman
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Maintenance · Reliability · Predictive Analytics · Asset Integrity · Industrial AI · IIoT · Turnaround · Sustainability · Digital Transformation · Condition MonitoringMaintenance · Reliability · Predictive Analytics · Asset Integrity · Industrial AI · IIoT · Turnaround · Sustainability · Digital Transformation · Condition Monitoring
About the event

A specialized platform for asset excellence

OQ RAM 2026 advances Maintenance, Reliability and Physical Asset Management through strategic thinking, operational excellence and digital innovation — connecting technical experts, leaders and practitioners to shape the future of asset-intensive industries.

Supporting Partner Gulf Downstream Association (GDA)
Technical Collaborator Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP)
Conference theme: “Smart Strategies for Sustainable Maintenance, Reliability & Physical Asset Management.”
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Strategic Insights

Practical approaches to Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Management transformation.

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Smart Technologies

AI and digital solutions shaping the future of asset performance.

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Technical Papers

Real case studies, technical papers and success stories.

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Reliability & Sustainability

Improving reliability, efficiency and sustainability across operations.

Why attend
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Insightful Presentations

Gain knowledge from leading experts in the field.

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Interactive Sessions

Participate in hands-on activities and discussions.

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Networking

Connect with peers and industry leaders.

Cutting-Edge Topics

Explore the latest trends and technologies.

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Programme

Four days, end to end

A pre-conference workshop, two full conference days and a post-conference workshop — daily 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Radisson Blu, Suhar.

SUN14 Sep
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Pre-Conference Workshop

“Beyond Maintenance: Achieving True Reliability & Operational Excellence” — a mastery workshop led by keynote Ron Moore.

MON15 Sep
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Conference — Day 1

Keynotes, technical papers, panel discussions and the exhibition hall.

TUE16 Sep
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Conference — Day 2

Sessions, expert panels, live demos, exhibition and networking.

WED17 Sep
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Post-Conference Workshop

“M&R Benchmarking and SMRP Metrics & Best Practices” by SMRP past chair Paul Casto.

Speakers & panels

Thought leaders driving reliability

Global pioneers in reliability, asset management and maintenance excellence headline RAM 2026.

★ Featured keynotes

Ron Moore
Keynote Speaker · Pre-Conference Facilitator

Ron Moore

Managing Partner, The RM Group, Inc.

Author of “Making Common Sense Common Practice” & “What Tool? When?”

📅 Pre-conference workshop · 14 Sep
Paul Casto
Post-Conference Workshop · SMRP

Paul Casto

SMRP Past Chair & Board Member

APM Industry Principal, GE Digital

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Salim Al Maghdri

Salim Al Maghdri

VP Asset Management, OQ RPI

Mustafa Al Balushi

Mustafa Al Balushi

VP People & Culture, OQ Group

Tamas Balla

Tamas Balla

Sr. Advisor, OQ RPI

Mutlaq Al Morished

Mutlaq Al Morished

Former CEO, TASNEE

Khalid Al Asmi

Khalid Al Asmi

Chief Executive Officer, OQBI

Mosaed Al-Garni

Mosaed Al-Garni

Former Deputy Minister, Technical Affairs, KSA

Nancy Regan

Nancy Regan

Global Expert in RCM · Keynote Speaker

Erik Hupje

Erik Hupje

Founder & MD, The Reliability Academy

Al-Waleed Al-Shaaily

Al-Waleed Al-Shaaily

M&I Projects Lead, PDO · SMRP ME Chairman

Carmen Vonhaenisch

Carmen Vonhaenisch

Principal Consultant & Trainer

Panel 1

Maintenance & Reliability Challenges in contemporary industry & business environment

Panel 2

Effective Strategies & Plans for Developing Capabilities and Work Teams

Attend the conference

Choose your pass

Workshops run on 14 Sep (Ron Moore) and 17 Sep (SMRP / Paul Casto), around the two conference days. Fees in OMR.

Conference

OMR385

Full access to both conference days (15–16 Sep).

  • Conference sessions
  • Exhibition hall access
  • Networking sessions
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Pre-WS + Conference

OMR575

Ron Moore's pre-workshop (14 Sep) + conference.

  • Pre-conference workshop
  • Conference sessions
  • Exhibition hall access
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Conference + Post-WS

OMR575

Conference + SMRP post-workshop (17 Sep).

  • Conference sessions
  • Post-conference workshop
  • Exhibition hall access
Register to attend

Complimentary passes available by OQ invitation. One-time 25% / 50% discount codes may be issued by OQ. Conference capacity is limited.

Why exhibit

Your gateway to the GCC market

Put your brand in front of decision-makers from Oman, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia & Bahrain.

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GCC Oil & Gas Decision-Makers

Direct access to maintenance, reliability, asset-integrity, operations, engineering and procurement leaders from Oman, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia & Bahrain.

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Showcase & Live Demos

Position your brand as a leader and run live demonstrations for technical audiences evaluating new technologies.

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Multi-Billion-Dollar Market

Reach a GCC market actively investing in predictive maintenance, APM, IIoT, AI and turnaround optimization.

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High-Value Networking

Collaborate with global & local providers and engage procurement & contracting teams directly.

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360° Marketing Visibility

Ads, social media, email campaigns, onsite branding and post-event reports & lead access — before, during & after.

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Proven Reach

Last edition drew 320 attendees, 151 of them VPs, leaders and senior level — with Ron Moore drawing the region in 2026.

Exhibition packages

30 booths available on a first-come, first-served basis. Booth design & installation provided by the organizer. Booth fees in OMR.

Basic Package

1,500OMR

Standard booth 3 × 2 m

  • 65" screen, 1 table, 2 chairs
  • Electrical supply connection
  • Name & logo on booth + publications
  • First-come, first-served selection
Reserve Standard booth

Booths confirmed only upon full payment. Cancellation: 10% retained before 1 Aug 2026; 50% from 1 Aug-1 Sep 2026; non-refundable after 1 Sep 2026.

Confirmed exhibitors

In good company

Leading reliability, asset-management and industrial-technology providers are joining RAM 2026.

Prometheus Group — RAM 2026 exhibitor
SKPS — RAM 2026 exhibitor
PALL — RAM 2026 exhibitor
IRISS — RAM 2026 exhibitor
UE Systems Inc — RAM 2026 exhibitor
USA Dynamics — RAM 2026 exhibitor
Ras Al Hamra — RAM 2026 exhibitor
Fluidtech — RAM 2026 exhibitor
AVEVA — RAM 2026 exhibitor
Mustafa Sultan Enterprises — RAM 2026 exhibitor
EagleBurgmann — RAM 2026 exhibitor
Ops Excellence — RAM 2026 exhibitor
Unicorn Sustainable Ventures — RAM 2026 exhibitor
Cubility — RAM 2026 exhibitor
Last year at RAM 2025

A proven platform

RAM 2025 brought together industry leaders from OQ, Oman and the GCC to share knowledge and explore advancements in Maintenance, Reliability and Asset Management — strengthening partnerships, encouraging innovation and reinforcing RAM's role as a key platform for learning and collaboration.

Venue

Radisson Blu, Suhar

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Location

Radisson Blu Hotel, Suhar, Sultanate of Oman

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Dates

14–17 September 2026 · daily 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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Exhibition setup

Installation one to two days before the conference; hours per the published agenda.

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Access

Entry limited to attendees registered via the official OQ conference application.

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Suhar

Sultanate of Oman

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Be part of RAM 2026

Whether you're attending to learn or exhibiting to showcase your solutions, secure your spot at Oman's premier reliability & maintenance event.

Organizers & contact

Who's behind RAM 2026

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The OQ RAM Conference & Exhibition is fully owned by OQ. All final decisions regarding the event remain the sole authority of OQ.

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Experiment-Events

Appointed event-management vendor acting on behalf of OQ, handling exhibition, registration and on-site delivery.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about attending or exhibiting at OQ RAM 2026.

What is OQ RAM 2026?
OQ RAM 2026 is the 3rd OQ RPI Reliability & Maintenance Conference & Exhibition — a gathering of global leaders in maintenance, reliability, predictive analytics and physical asset management across asset-intensive industries.
When and where does RAM 2026 take place?
RAM 2026 runs 14–17 September 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Suhar, Oman. The two main conference days are 15–16 September, with a pre-conference workshop on 14 September and a post-conference workshop on 17 September.
Who should attend RAM 2026?
Maintenance, reliability, asset-integrity, operations, engineering and procurement leaders from oil & gas and other asset-intensive industries across Oman, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
What does it cost to attend, and what passes are available?
There are four passes (fees in OMR): Conference — 385 OMR; Pre-Workshop + Conference — 575 OMR; Conference + Post-Workshop — 575 OMR; and the Full Experience (both workshops plus the conference) — 775 OMR. Complimentary passes are available by OQ invitation, and one-time 25% / 50% discount codes may be issued by OQ.
Who are the keynote speakers?
Ron Moore — Managing Partner of The RM Group and author of “Making Common Sense Common Practice” — is the keynote speaker and pre-conference facilitator. Paul Casto, SMRP Past Chair and APM Industry Principal at GE Digital, leads the SMRP post-conference workshop, alongside a lineup of regional and global panelists.
What are the pre- and post-conference workshops?
The pre-conference workshop on 14 September is facilitated by Ron Moore. The post-conference workshop on 17 September is delivered by SMRP with Paul Casto. Workshops can be added to your pass during registration.
How do I register for RAM 2026?
Click “Register” at the top of this page to choose your pass and complete secure online booking. Conference capacity is limited, so early registration is recommended.
How can my company exhibit at RAM 2026?
Two booth packages are available (fees in OMR): Basic at 1,500 OMR (a standard 3 × 2 m booth) and Gold at 2,500 OMR (a double 5 × 2 m booth, with a 25% discount when two booths are selected). 30 booths are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and booth design and installation are provided by the organizer. Click “Exhibit” to reserve a booth.
What is the exhibition cancellation and refund policy?
Booths are confirmed only upon full payment. For cancellations, 10% is retained before 1 August 2026, 50% is retained between 1 August and 1 September 2026, and bookings are non-refundable after 1 September 2026.