Innovating for a Resilient Future


Practical insights, expert-led sessions, and world-class networking for maintenance, engineering, reliability and asset performance leaders.

MERIT 2026 – the Maintenance, Engineering, Reliability, Innovation & Technology Conference will take place at the Regency Hotel, Kuwait, from 13–16 April 2026, officially supported by PETROGAS E&P Oman. The event will bring together 200–250 maintenance and reliability professionals from the oil & gas and industrial sectors, with 31 confirmed speakers representing Saudi Aramco, KNPC, PETRONAS, OQ, Maaden, SOCAR Downstream, Petro Rabigh, APM Terminals, KISR, and Ramesh Gulati as keynote and workshop leader.

MERIT 2026 – Maintenance, Engineering, Reliability, Innovation & Technology Conference brings together bright minds and forward-thinking organisations to explore practical solutions that tackle real industry challenges—through keynotes, technical sessions, panels and hands-on learning.

MERIT aspires to be a catalyst for transformation in the oil and gas sector, fostering a community where professionals push boundaries through innovative maintenance, reliability, and asset management practices.

🎯 Drive Impact - Empower attendees to implement game‑changing strategies.

🤝 Connect & Collaborate - Bridge gaps between experts and practitioners.

🚀 Innovate & Elevate - Showcase cutting‑edge solutions shaping the future.

✅ Actionable Outcomes - Deliver takeaways that boost operational efficiency. 

WHY ATTEND?
 
  • Visionary keynotes and expert-led technical sessions.

  • Interactive panels bridging engineering, IT and operations.

  • Innovation & solutions showcase featuring next‑gen tools.

  • Networking designed to build meaningful connections.