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Chris is one of Britain’s most accomplished cyclists, winning Olympic gold at the 1992 Barcelona Games and multiple world titles, as well as setting the prestigious Hour Record. Renowned for his pioneering approach to performance, he played a key role in the development of marginal gains, a philosophy that helped transform elite cycling.
Following his sporting career, Chris has continued to drive innovation and change, holding senior roles in British Cycling and serving as Greater Manchester’s Cycling and Walking Commissioner, where he has led major initiatives focused on sustainable transport and infrastructure.
His experience in high-performance environments, continuous improvement, and delivering change at scale offers powerful lessons for businesses. From optimising processes to improving efficiency and embracing innovation, his insights translate directly into the challenges and opportunities facing today’s engineering and industrial sectors.
Expect practical, thought-provoking insights on how small improvements can drive significant results, both on the track and in business.
For many delegates attending the AEMT Conference, EMiR Software will already be a familiar name, supporting repair and service businesses across the electro-mechanical industry with its specialist ERP and business management solutions. This year's EMiR Spotlight Session offers both existing EMiR Professional users and non-EMiR businesses an opportunity to see how the software continues to evolve in response to changing industry needs. The session will provide an update on recent developments across the EMiR platform whilst introducing EMiR Repair Shop – a modern Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution designed specifically for repair and service workshops looking for a simpler, cloud-based approach to job management. Delegates will gain insight into EMiR Software's product vision, its investment in modern technologies, and how the company is extending its reach beyond traditional ERP systems to support the next generation of repair businesses. Whether you are an existing EMiR customer, considering digital transformation for your own business, or simply interested in the future of software within the repair industry, this session will provide a valuable overview of where EMiR Software is today and where it is heading in the future.
Presented by Annette Boulter, EMiR Software Consultant. Having spent more than 15 years in senior roles within the electro-mechanical industry and used EMiR extensively as a customer before joining the business, Annette offers a unique perspective on the challenges facing repair and service organisations today. Drawing on her first-hand industry experience and her involvement in scoping EMiR Repair Shop, she will share how EMiR Software is evolving its product portfolio to embrace modern SaaS technology while continuing to support the operational needs of the repair industry.
Sulzer Chief Electrical Engineer Dr. Yali Natalie Feng will be presenting HV Generator – Common Failures and Advanced Repair, sharing practical insights into one of the most common generator pain points, partial discharge.
Learn from CWIEME Engineer of the Year 2026 – delivering award-winning technical expertise in real-world challenges
This presentation focuses on how to prevent electrical bearing damage in VFD-driven motors and reduce costly downtime.
It covers the root causes of shaft voltage, its impact on bearings, and practical mitigation strategies using AEGIS® shaft grounding solutions.
Real-world applications and best practices will be shared to demonstrate how to improve reliability and extend equipment lifetime.
Jonathan McNamee is General Manager of Hayley 247 Reliability, where he leads the development of advanced condition monitoring and reliability engineering solutions across industrial sectors. With a background in electro-mechanical engineering, Jonathan has a particular interest in the application of emerging technologies, data analytics, and digital tools to improve asset performance. He works closely with customers to bridge the gap between condition monitoring data and practical maintenance decisions, helping organisations move toward more predictive and prescriptive maintenance strategies.
This presentation explores why the transition from reactive and preventive maintenance through to predictive and ultimately prescriptive strategies can fall short in practice. Despite significant investment in condition monitoring technologies, many organisations still struggle to achieve meaningful improvements in reliability. In many cases, condition monitoring is introduced as an added layer of assurance, rather than a catalyst for change. Traditional time-based maintenance strategies remain in place, with CBM acting as reassurance rather than enabling optimisation or extension of maintenance intervals.
Drawing on real-world experience, this session will explore how organisations can better balance internal capability and external expertise, apply condition monitoring with intent, and align maintenance strategies with both reliability and long-term asset sustainability.
AI + BI = CI — From Data to Direction
How Continuous Intelligence elevates decision-making in the boardroom
Marc Vissers, Head of Marketing Communications Europe West at Lenze, brings over 30 years of international experience in industrial automation, machine building and B2B strategy. He works closely with executive teams to translate technology, data and innovation into sustainable business outcomes.
In this session, the focus shifts from data availability to decision impact. AI + BI = CI : Continuous Intelligence becomes a management discipline that connects data, insight and action across the value chain. Not more data, but better decisions. With emphasis on performance, risk and scalability, this approach enables leaders to steer with confidence, turning information into direction, and strategy into measurable results.
