Submitting papers

If you are submitting a paper that you would like to present or publish. Here is a template to help you complete your paper.

If you would like to present a paper or mini-course at the Annual Technical Conference, you can use this Call for speakers form.

We are accepting submissions for conference sessions, workshops, and training for the 2021 CMVA Annual Technical Conference to be held ONLINE on October 19, 21, 26, and 28 2021.

Take this opportunity to showcase your ideas, expertise and case studies with your peers from across Canada. The 2021 conference theme is Essentials & Innovation for Reliability Improvement, emphasizing the need for strong fundamentals, yet looking to innovations in equipment reliability. Here is a list of suggested topics:

    • Vibration monitoring and analysis (basic to advanced)
    • Motion amplification
    • Acoustic and ultrasonic monitoring
    • Infrared thermography
    • Lubrication and oil analysis
    • Motor current and power analysis
    • Data-driven predictive maintenance (e.g. advanced pattern recognition, artificial intelligence, internet of things, etc.)
    • Fostering innovation

Deadlines to remember

July 30
Submission of registration form including abstracts/short summary of training/workshops offer and presenter biography

July 30
Acceptance of registration form by reading committee

August 15
Submission of articles (PDF) or short training / workshop content (PowerPoint or PDF).

August 31
Acceptance of articles or short training/workshop content submitted.

August 31
CMVA Registration at Early-bird fee

September 15
Submission of final presentations / short trainings / workshops