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Tanzania ISO 55001 Conference on Infrastructure Asset Management

November 5, 2026

from 8:00 to 16:30

Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel Ohio Street, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

We are pleased to invite you to Tanzania’s first ISO 55001 Asset Management Conference, hosted by Cohesive and EACOP, a landmark event focused on advancing infrastructure asset management across industries. 

The conference will bring together professionals, executives, policymakers, regulators, engineers, and industry experts to explore the principles, benefits, and practical application of ISO 55001, the international asset management standard. 

It will offer a valuable platform for knowledge sharing, professional development, and networking through expert presentations and case studies, with a focus on strategic asset management, lifecycle optimisation, and risk management supported by effective enterprise asset management systems (EAMs). 

What to Expect

The conference is designed to equip attendees with a practical roadmap to strengthen asset management capabilities and align more closely with industry best practices. We encourage you to join this historic event and help build a strong asset management culture that supports sustainable growth and long-term organisational excellence. 

This event is free of charge and no stipend will be payable. 

Registration is limited and attendance is by confirmation only. 

Why Attend

Participants will gain insights into global best practices, emerging trends, and innovative approaches to improve asset performance and organisational success, while connecting with peers and thought leaders shaping the future of asset management in Tanzania, East Africa, and beyond. 

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Agenda

Time Activity
08:00–09:00 Guest Arrival & Registration
09:00–09:15 Welcome Remarks and Conference Introduction
09:15–09:30 EACOP Introduction and local content drive
09:30–10:00 The need for Asset Management Skills Building in East Africa
10:00–10:30 What is Asset Management?
– The Origins & Evolution of Asset Management
– Five Principles of Asset Management
10:30–11:00 Break – Tea & Coffee
11:00–11:40 The ISO55001 Asset Management System: The Business Case (Why Asset Management?)
11:45–12:30 The Asset Management System as a Value Enabler for Enterprise Asset Management and Computerised Maintenance Management System Solutions
12:30–13:30 Lunch & Networking
13:30–14:15 Strategic Asset Management Planning – (The SAMP)
– Decision-Making & Value
– Financial & Non-Financial Alignment
14:15–15:00 Case Study: Mkwawa Leaf Tobaco Presentation “Our First Steps to ISO 55000 alignment – Getting the basics right from an East African perspective”
15:00–15:15 Break – Tea & Coffee
15:15–15:45 The modern Enterprise Asset Management System – Utilising AI to enable Predictive Maintenance.
15:45–16:15 Next Steps to develop your own Organisational Asset Management Road map and personal Asset Management Skills and Certification
16:15–16:30 Conclusion
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Who should attend?

Asset Managers and Asset Management Leaders

Maintenance and Reliability Professionals

Engineering and Operations Leaders

Infrastructure Owners and Operators 

Utilities, Energy, and Asset-Intensive Organizations 

Executives and Strategic Decision Makers 

Government, Regulatory, and Public Sector Stakeholders 

Digital Transformation and Asset Information Leaders 

About us

EACOP (East African Crude Oil Pipeline) is delivering one of East Africa’s largest infrastructure projects—a 1,443 km cross-border pipeline connecting Uganda and Tanzania. Through local content development, skills training, and supplier capacity building, EACOP is helping unlock long-term economic opportunities across the region. 

Cohesive, an IBM Platinum Business Partner, helps asset-intensive organizations improve performance through Asset Management consulting, ISO 55001 expertise, Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), and AI-enabled Asset Performance Management solutions.

  • 20+ clients from Africa region since 2022
  • 25 + years supporting Maximo Customers
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