MainTrain 2025 in Calgary has come to a close after three days of great discussions, practical learning, and valuable connections. From the opening sessions to the final conversations at Heritage Park, the event brought together professionals from across Canada to share ideas and tackle the challenges shaping maintenance and reliability today.
Here are some of the key highlights and insights from this year’s conference.
MainTrain 2025 Day One: Strong Start for Reliability Professionals in Calgary
We arrived in Calgary on Sunday, ready for MainTrain 2025. Since the event was completely sold out, we had a feeling this year would be special. And sure enough, the atmosphere was electric when we arrived at the venue.
Last year’s MainTrain in St. John’s, New Brunswick, had a great vibe, but this one felt like a level up. From the moment we stepped into the venue, attendees came ready to connect, share, and learn.
Throughout the first day, we spoke with reliability managers and maintenance leaders eager to discuss MAINTelligence™. What captured their attention was how our platform complements their existing ERP systems. Instead of being buried under endless data streams, MAINTelligence™ helps teams manage their data, turning information into action and insight rather than frustration and overload.
Our impression of MainTrain 2025 on day one? Pure energy. Conversations were genuine, engagement was high, and our team left a lasting impression, connecting with attendees, exchanging ideas, and inspiring discussions.
MainTrain 2025 Day Two: Networking, Insights, and Asset Management Innovation
Day Two of MainTrain 2025 started bright and early. From the first cup of coffee, it was clear the momentum from yesterday hadn’t slowed down. We began the morning with an insightful breakfast discussion among several reliability managers from different municipalities, which is always one of the best times to connect before the conference floor gets busy.
Afterward, we wrapped up a few booth details and caught part of a session led by the City of Calgary’s Asset Management team. Their work at the Glenmore Reservoir was an impressive example of asset management. We wished we’d had more time to hear the whole presentation, but before long, it was back to the booth for another packed day.
By mid-morning, the exhibition floor was buzzing. Exhibitors were fully set up and ready to engage, and visitors moved steadily through the hall. The day fell into a rhythm, our voices had faded by lunchtime, and by mid-afternoon, they were nearly gone.
Our booth stayed busy all day, and the discussions were incredibly rewarding. From seasoned reliability leaders to curious first-time attendees, everyone brought genuine enthusiasm about how our team and MAINTelligence™ help organizations take their maintenance and reliability programs to the next level.
The day wrapped up with a networking event, perfectly capturing what MainTrain is all about. It’s not just a conference, it’s a community of professionals dedicated to improving the future of reliability and asset management across industries.
A big thank you to the organizers and volunteers for creating such an engaging and educational experience. The event felt even more special because we had the chance to meet with Ghaz Marinho, one of MainTrain’s key organizers for the past eight years, during her final year in the role. Her dedication and warmth have helped shape the event into what it is today.
MainTrain 2025 Day Three: Conversations, Connections, and Closing the day on a High Note
Day three started at 7 am, promising a long but rewarding day. The quieter morning was a welcome gift, allowing us to have more focused, in-depth conversations with attendees genuinely interested in learning more about DMSI and MAINTelligence™.
Many of the people we spoke with were impressed by how MAINTelligence™ simplifies reliability and maintenance workflows. These weren’t surface-level chats but honest discussions about challenges, goals, and practical solutions. That kind of engagement made MainTrain truly worthwhile.
The evening program was one of the highlights of the week. We boarded a bus to Heritage Park, an incredible setting for a networking event. Surrounded by vintage vehicles, historic signs, and the feeling of stepping back in time, it was the perfect backdrop for relaxed, authentic conversations—and yes, a few new leads came out of those chats too.
After the networking hour came the Awards Dinner, where the energy shifted from professional to celebratory. Seeing individuals and teams recognized for their achievements in the maintenance and reliability community was inspiring. The pride and emotion in the room were genuine, a reminder of how much passion drives this industry.
Even on the bus ride back to the hotel around 11 pm, one last conversation sparked another potential opportunity, perfectly closing out a productive and memorable event.
Looking Ahead
MainTrain 2025 in Calgary delivered in every way: great people, meaningful conversations, and strong momentum for what’s next. We are heading home with a full follow-up list and a renewed appreciation for this incredible community of reliability and asset management professionals.
Next stop is MainTrain 2026 in Montreal—can’t wait to see what’s in store. If you’d like to stay connected with DMSI and keep up with future events, product insights, and reliability best practices, subscribe to our newsletter to get updates straight to your inbox.
