MARCON is an annual Maintenance and Reliability Conference that brings together maintenance, reliability, asset management, engineering, and operations professionals for expert-led workshops, real-world case studies, networking, and practical strategies that improve reliability performance.
Hosted in Knoxville, Tennessee, MARCON provides a focused learning environment for professionals who want to strengthen asset performance, improve maintenance practices, reduce downtime, and connect with others working in reliability and operational excellence.
MARCON is designed for industry professionals who are responsible for keeping equipment, facilities, and operations running safely, efficiently, and reliably. The conference brings together technical knowledge, practical experience, and peer-to-peer learning in one event.
Attendees have the opportunity to participate in workshops, attend formal presentations, meet with exhibitors, explore emerging tools and technologies, and learn from professionals who are solving real-world maintenance and reliability challenges.
MARCON is built for professionals across maintenance, reliability, engineering, operations, asset management, and leadership roles.
Typical attendees include:
Maintenance managers
Reliability engineers
Asset management professionals
Operations leaders
Plant managers
Maintenance planners and schedulers
Condition monitoring specialists
Facilities and utilities professionals
Manufacturing and industrial professionals
Consultants, vendors, and solution providers
Attendees gain:
Actionable maintenance and reliability strategies
Real-world case studies from industry professionals
Exposure to new tools, technologies, and service providers
Opportunities to network with peers and experts
Workshop-based learning focused on practical application
Insights into asset management, reliability improvement, and operational excellence
Connections with professionals facing similar challenges
MARCON is hosted by the University of Tennessee Reliability and Maintainability Center, connecting the conference to a strong foundation of research, education, and industry engagement.
Knoxville provides an accessible and welcoming setting for professionals to gather, learn, and collaborate. The conference combines the credibility of the University of Tennessee with the practical needs of industry, creating an event that is both educational and directly relevant to today’s maintenance and reliability challenges.
The conference format includes:
Pre-conference workshops
Formal technical sessions
Industry presentations and case studies
Exhibitor and sponsor networking
Opportunities to connect with peers, vendors, and reliability experts
Practical discussions focused on improving maintenance and reliability performance
Whether you are looking to build technical skills, improve your maintenance strategy, explore new technologies, or connect with other professionals in the field, MARCON offers a focused environment for learning and professional growth.
Be part of a conference built for the people who keep industry moving. Join maintenance, reliability, engineering, operations, and asset management professionals in Knoxville for MARCON 2027.
