No longer do Asia-based vibration and condition monitoring professionals have to travel to Australia or the US to attend one of our industry-leading conferences. We are bringing our condition monitoring conference back in Asia and again in Belgium, Australia and the United States. These are conferences that bring together everyone who cares about detecting what is wrong with the machine and other types of equipment, determining what the root causes are, and ultimately improving reliability. Find out more about the CBM Conference Asia below before booking your ticket to our next Asia conference.

What is the CBM Conference Asia?

The CBM Conference Asia is the continent’s largest conference for condition monitoring professionals. Once every two years, we run a four-day conference during which you will have access to learning sessions, workshops and the latest technologies in the industry all from the comfort of one of Kuala Lumpur’s leading hotel and conference centers. It is a fantastic opportunity to improve and update your industry knowledge, discover new technologies or new approaches in the industry and to create new and lasting friendships with peers from across the continent and around the globe.

Who should attend the CBM Conference Asia?

We invite vibration analysts and condition monitoring professionals from all over the world to attend our new bi-annual conference in Kuala Lumpur. But it isn’t just a conference for specialists. Any professional or manager within the industry will find value throughout the conference, whether it is new technology, new ideas or a new approach.

Why should you attend the CBM Conference Asia?

The CBM Conference Asia is the only dedicated condition monitoring conference held on the continent. We provide a unique networking opportunity to professionals working throughout Asia and beyond to build relationships with peers and colleagues who are facing the same challenges. It is also a fantastic way to discover and hear new experts, products and techniques that can change the way you and your company do business. In a vast and fragmented industry, we bring professionals together in one comprehensive and value-packed conference.

Best of all, this event is entirely focused on the vibration analysis, maintenance and reliability and condition monitoring industries. Attend the CBM Conference Asia, and you will have the opportunity to experience at least two keynote presentations and over 30 educational presentations from industry experts in the Asia and around the world.

Convincing your boss to let you attend the CBM Conference Asia

If you’ve read this far and are convinced you want to attend our next conference in Asia, fantastic! The next step is to convince your boss to let you go. For many, this is easier said than done. Naturally, your boss will want to understand the return on investment that they can expect from you attending the conference. This isn’t always easy to understand, but the below should be enough to convince them that the CBM Conference Asia is a worthwhile investment.

You’ll find real solutions to your specific problems

The vibration analysis industry is one of the most fragmented in the world, particularly across a continent as large as Asia. But because this is the leading event for vibration analysis and condition monitoring technologies such as infrared thermography, wear particle, oil analysis, ultrasound and lubrication, you’ll have access to over 30 educational talks across four different areas. As such, you can see what is going on in vibration analysis across the Asia, and indeed the world, and pick up new strategies that you can use to tackle the problems your company is facing at home.

Meet industry leaders

We seek out industry leaders in Asia and across the world. We believe it is important for attendees to learn from the best so we make sure that our presenters and speakers are at the top of their game. But they don’t just talk at you. CBM Conference Asia offers you the opportunity to sit next to, have lunch with and generally interact with these people across four days.

Networking

The CBM Conference Asia offers several networking opportunities to attendees, including two receptions complete with food and drink, and a main evening dinner that includes entertainment. Meeting other people in your area who are passionate about vibration analysis can be tricky. But we make it easy for professionals from across Asia to meet like-minded peers and grow their network across the continent and across the world.

Stay relevant and stay ahead of the curve

In a fragmented industry it can be hard to stay ahead of the curve and keep up with all of the latest industry trends. But that is what the CBM Conference Asia is here to help with. We have several sessions that are focused on innovation across all of our streams, led by trendsetters, to ensure that you learn all of the latest techniques. But more than this, our exhibition hall is filled with companies and organizations offering the latest products and tools in your market. These Asian and global manufacturers will showcase their products and solutions over the course of the event, so you can keep your finger on the pulse of the industry. It only takes one conference to stay up to date on the industry, and that conference is the CBM Conference Asia.

We give you the tools to convince your boss

If you still need help convincing your boss about the value of your conference, you can find a range of tools on our dedicated page.

Where is the CBM Conference Asia held?

CBM Conference Asia location is still being finalized and further details will be coming shortly.

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Aside from the conference, attendees will have the opportunity to take advantage of the modern capital that has a mixture of tradition and progression with a wide range of sightseeing and culinary experiences. Abu Dhabi maintains a more distinctly Arabian ambiance than glitzy Dubai. Taxis are a safe and reliable way to get around the sites including The Corniche Park, the White Fort, and the Heritage Village.

When is the CBM Conference Asia held?

The CBM Conference Asia conference is held bi-annually in April. For reference, the 2018 conference was held on Monday 9 April through to Thursday 12 April. At this time in Kuala Lumpur, attendees are likely to experience a mix of hot and humid temperatures. The best time to visit is between April and May as it yields manageable crowds and more pleasant weather. And a perfect excuse to attend the CBM Conference Asia. Temperatures will average 90°F with an average precipitation of .29 inches of rain.

What to know about attending CBM Conference Asia

There are several things you need to know in advance about attending CBM Conference Asia. When you purchase a pass, you can buy a three or four-day pass to the event. This ticket will include a full breakfast at the hotel, snack and refreshment breaks, lunch, access to the exhibition hall, a choice of two presentation streams, an evening dinner and reception, and access to downloadable versions of conference presentations before, during and after the event. The ticket does not, however, include your travel expenses or hotel expenses. Although, we have been able to secure a reduced nightly price for attendees who wish to stay at the host hotel. Internet will be available for free throughout the hotel for the duration of the conference. And we recommend that attendees wear business or business casual attire for the duration of the conference. If you have any special request or dietary needs, please let us know well in advance of the conference.

Earn certifications at the CBM Conference Asia

CBM Conference Asia is not just a place to network and learn about new technologies and techniques, it is also a place to improve your credentials through certifications. At this time we offer our CBM Conference Asia attendees the opportunity to take ARP, CMRP, CMRT, ICML, and Accredited ISO Vibration Analyst Certification exams at the conference. This offers attendees who otherwise can’t make it to other testing centers the perfect opportunity to improve themselves at the event. Information on all of the accreditations can be found below.

ARP Certification

Practitioners and leaders involved with the important role of improving the reliability and performance of an industrial facility should be recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contribution. The Mobius Institute Asset Reliability Practitioner (ARP) certification scheme will recognize the knowledge and basic experience of people at three levels; the Advocate who contributes to the initiative, the Reliability Engineer, and the Leader of the program. In addition, the certification scheme separately recognizes reliability engineers and leaders who have proven competence.

CMRP Certification

The Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional program is the leading credential for reliability, maintenance and asset management professionals. It is the only industry certification program accredited by the American National Standards Institute, which follows ISO standards. The test assesses the candidate’s knowledge and aptitude within the SMRP body of knowledge, which are Business and Management, Equipment Reliability, Manufacturing Process Reliability, Organizations and Leadership, and Work Management.

CMRT Certification

The Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician program is the leading credential for reliability and maintenance technicians. Earning this certification proves your skills in preventive, predictive and critical maintenance. The test itself examines the candidate’s competency of specific tasks within the four domains of Maintenance Practices, Preventative and Predictive Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Analysis, and Corrective Maintenance.

ICML Certification

The International Council for Machine Lubrication is a not-for-profit, vendor neutral organization focused on the growth and development of machine lubrication as a field of technical endeavor. As part of this, the organization offers a certification for individuals in machine condition monitoring, oil analysis, and lubrication. Currently, the organization provides certifications for three types of professionals: Machine Lubricant Analysts, Machine Lubricant Technicians and Laboratory Lubricant Analysts. All certifications are pioneered to several ISO standards.

Accredited ISO Vibration Analyst Certification

This certification is provided by the Mobius Institute Board of Certification and is ISO accredited. If you are a Vibration Analyst who has completed training at ISO I, II, III or IV level with an approved training provider, the Mobius Institute Board of Certification will conduct ISO certification exams at CBM Conference Middle East.

Sponsor CBM Conference Asia

If you wish to sponsor the next CBM Conference Asia event, please visit our sponsorship page for more information.

What next?

The CBM Conference Asia happens just once every two years, so don’t miss out. You can register for a three-day admission pass (starting from $849 per person) or a four-day admission pass (starting from $1149 per person).

If you aren’t sure that the CBM Conference Asia is the right conference for you, perhaps one of the other CBM Conference events will be more suitable. You can find out more about them, and about our parent company, the Mobius Institute, below.

Other CBM Conference Events

CBM Conference offer a number of other conference locations throughout the year. If you can’t make our conference in Asia because of the destination or the dates, perhaps you are available to attend our conferences in America, Europe or Australia. The American version of our conference has been going since 2016, is now based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is the most highly regarded vibration and condition monitoring conference on the planet. Our Australian conference is now located in Melbourne and has been going since 2017. The latest addition to the CBM Conference event listings is our European conference, which has been based in Antwerp since 2017. Each of these events provide all of the opportunities and experiences listed above. So, whichever event you attend, you’ll still get the same great CBM Conference experience.

Who runs CBM Conference Asia?

The CBM Conference is run by the Mobius Institute, a worldwide provider of reliability improvement, condition monitoring and precision maintenance education to plant managers, reliability engineers and condition monitoring technicians all over the world. With offices in Australia, America, Belgium, Costa Rica and India, the Mobius Institute offers easily understandable and comprehensive training in public, in plant and online, in addition to these fantastic conferences.