Beran Conference 2026 agenda
Two days of technical insight, live demonstrations and hands-on discussion at Beran HQ
Join us at Beran HQ in Torrington, North Devon, on Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 July 2026 for the Beran Conference 2026.
This free-to-attend, in-person event brings together engineers, analysts, developers, users and industry specialists for two days of practical learning, real-world case studies and direct access to the people behind Beran’s condition monitoring technology.
Please note: this is an in-person event only. Sessions will not be streamed online, and recordings will not be made available after the event.
Places are limited, and early registration is strongly recommended.
What to expect
- Technical presentations from Beran users, industry experts and invited speakers
- Real-world case studies covering vibration analysis, rotating machinery and plant reliability
- Factory tours and behind-the-scenes access at Beran HQ
- Live demonstrations of PlantProtech™ systems, software and diagnostic tools
- Opportunities to speak directly with Beran’s engineering, software, manufacturing, support and leadership teams
- Peer-to-peer discussion with condition monitoring and reliability professionals
The agenda is continuing to develop, with more speaker details, demonstrations and session information being added. Please check back regularly for updates.
Day 1: Wednesday 1 July 2026
Day 1 will focus on user-led case studies, expert technical insight and real-world applications of vibration analysis and condition monitoring across power generation and critical rotating machinery.
Delegate registration and refreshments
Welcome and conference opening
Presenter: Beran / CMTG
Introduction to the event, practical information and an overview of the two-day programme.
Crack in steam turbine rotor: yes or no?
Presenter: Rik Geerdink, In2ViBa
A technical case study exploring whether balancing data alone is sufficient to conclude the presence of a steam turbine rotor crack, and what other indicators should be monitored.
Rotating plant dynamics across critical generation assets
Presenter: Adam Shingles, RWE Flexible Generation
Insight from RWE’s rotating equipment engineering team, with a focus on rotating plant dynamics across steam turbines, gas turbines and generators.
High-frequency vibration of emergency boiler feed pump pipework
Presenters: Ieuan Mogridge and Ahmed Khan, EDF Energy
A detailed investigation into high-frequency vibration and noise from emergency boiler feed pump pipework, including instrumentation using Beran PlantProtech™ PROTOR Mobile, measurement and analysis.
Oil whirl and oil whip instabilities
Presenter: Professor Aly El-Shafei, RITEC
Drawing on decades of turbomachinery troubleshooting experience, this session explores oil whirl and oil whip instabilities, fluid film bearing behaviour and methods for controlling instability.
Post-outage steam turbine restart with severe rubbing
Presenter: Anil Balan, Uniper UK
A practical case study covering a severe rubbing condition during steam turbine restart, including observations, risk assessment, response and resolution.
Monitoring SSE Thermal’s CCGT fleet with Beran PlantProtech™
Presenter: Aditya Manoj, SSE Thermal
A look at how Beran tools are applied across SSE Thermal’s combined cycle gas turbine fleet, including PlantProtech™ Vision, Alarms Manager and lessons from a recent PlantProtech™ 7600 PCMS upgrade.
Installing Beran systems on Unit 7 at Heysham 2
Presenter: Simon Carr, EDF Energy
A user-led session exploring the installation and application of Beran systems on Unit 7 at Heysham 2.
Condition monitoring in power generation
Presenter: Neil Brinkworth, Uniper Technologies Limited
A practitioner’s perspective on condition monitoring, vibration analysis and machinery diagnostics within the power generation sector.
Networking and technical discussion
Dedicated time for delegates to speak with presenters, Beran specialists and fellow attendees.
19:00 onwards: Networking dinner at The Instow Arms, Instow
Join fellow attendees, presenters and the Beran team for an informal evening meal overlooking the North Devon estuary. Dinner is provided by Beran as part of the conference experience.
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Day 2: Thursday 2 July 2026
Day 2 will focus on Beran technology, live demonstrations, factory tours and opportunities to explore the systems, software and people behind PlantProtech™.
Welcome and Day 1 recap
Presenter: Beran / CMTG
Key takeaways from Day 1 and an introduction to the hands-on sessions and demonstrations planned for Day 2.
PlantProtech™ Mobile updates
Presenter: Beran team
An update on developments to PlantProtech™ Mobile, including functionality, applications and future direction.
Calibration rigs, testing simulators and strategies
Presenter: Beran team
A practical session looking at calibration rigs, test approaches and simulation strategies used to support reliable condition monitoring systems.
AI software demonstration
Presenter: Beran Software Team
A demonstration of emerging AI-supported software capability and how intelligent tools may support future diagnostics and analysis workflows.
PlantProtech™ Vision V4.5.0 deep dive
Presenter: Beran Software Team
A closer look at software updates, including user access control, recent improvements and the thinking behind the latest development work.
PlantProtech™ Vision V4.6.0 early demonstration
Presenter: Beran Software Team
An early look at future software development, including OPC UA capability and planned updates.
Protection systems and configurator
Presenter: Beran team
A technical session exploring protection systems, configurator development and application examples, including Heysham 2 TG7.
Factory tour: assembly, test areas and procedures
Presenter: Beran Manufacturing Team
A behind-the-scenes tour of Beran HQ, allowing attendees to see where systems are assembled, tested and prepared.
Alarms Manager
Presenter: Beran product development team
A session exploring the role of Alarms Manager in daily triage, diagnosis and monitoring workflows.
QSAM design, demonstration and manufacturing insight
Presenters: Alan Ditchburn / Euan
A technical demonstration covering QSAM design, software, manufacturing engineering, UK supply chain, quality and testing.
Site installation works
Presenter: James Lovell
A practical look at site installation considerations, including standard enclosures, mounting brackets and EPLAN support.
Support and customer experience
Presenter: Connor Davis, Beran
Insight into how the Beran support team works with customers to support system deployment, diagnostics and ongoing reliability.
System obsolescence and future planning
Presenter: Beran Manufacturing Team
A session covering supply chain considerations, inventory position, customer feedback and future system planning.
Feedback session and close
Presenter: Beran / CMTG
A final opportunity for attendees to share feedback, ask questions and help shape future Beran events and technology development.
Equipment and demonstrations
During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to see and discuss a range of Beran systems, tools and development areas, including:
- PlantProtech™ 7600 PCMS protection systems
- PlantProtech™ 7600 PCMS condition monitoring systems
- PlantProtech™ Mobile
- Spin rigs and testing equipment
- PlantProtech™ Vision software
- Alarms Manager and alarm configurations
- PCMS build and test cycle
- Report generator
- Software developments from 2024 to 2026
- Data storage concepts and customer feedback
Book your place
Beran Conference 2026 is free to attend, but places are limited. Attendees are responsible for their own travel and accommodation.
If you work with rotating machinery, vibration analysis, plant reliability or condition monitoring, this is a valuable opportunity to gain practical insight, meet the Beran team and take part in open technical discussion with peers.
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