Cybersecurity is no longer a niche concern for IT departments; it has become a strategic pillar of industrial maintenance and operational resilience.

When Euromaintenance comes to Luleå in June 2026, it will not only mark a new geographic destination for Europe’s flagship maintenance conference but also signal a decisive moment for the profession itself. According to EFNMS Chair Diego Galar, this event is designed to reposition maintenance and asset management as strategic drivers of industrial performance, resilience, and sustainability.

Maintenance and asset management are facing a growing number of simultaneous challenges.

Maintenance debt (maintenance backlog, deficit in physical asset management) arises when maintenance is not carried out as planned, in sufficient scope, or at the appropriate time. The consequence is a deterioration in the performance of equipment and systems relative to requirements.

Maintworld asked EFHMS key leaders to describe their main objectives for 2026. Together, the answers highlight a shared focus on people, competence, and collaboration, while reflecting the specific roles of each committee and the federation.