Researchers are invited to submit original research papers and scientific contributions that align with the thematic areas of the OTO 2025 conference. The dissemination of knowledge and advances in the field of maintenance is vast and multi-faceted, encompassing a variety of media and platforms. In this context, the International Conference on Organization and Technology of Maintenance (OTO) serves as a central forum for the presentation and discussion of current innovations, emerging trends and critical issues in the field of maintenance.

The main objective of the OTO is to promote the exchange of ideas, methods and empirical findings between professionals and academics from various technical disciplines. These include electrical, civil and mechanical engineering as well as other technical fields that overlap with maintenance practice. In addition, the conference promotes interdisciplinary approaches that integrate insights from different fields to address complex maintenance challenges.

The scope of the Organization and Technology of Maintenance (OTO) encompasses a broad range of topics including, but not limited to, the following key areas:

Submission Guidelines

Originality and Relevance: Submitted papers should be based on original research or work conducted by the author(s). The content must be up-to-date and demonstrate a clear contribution to the field. Authors are encouraged to focus on innovative and contemporary topics relevant to the conference theme.

Abstract: Each paper must be accompanied by a concise abstract (200 to 300 words), which should provide clear and comprehensive information about the purpose, methodology, results, and conclusion of the paper. The abstract should be self-contained and easy to understand for both experts and non-experts in the field.

Submission Platform: All papers must be submitted through the Conference Submission System that is EasyChair. To submit your abstract, please go to https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=oto2026. Please ensure that your submission follows the formatting guidelines and includes all required details.

Formatting: Papers should adhere to the formatting requirements specified in the conference guidelines. This includes font size, line spacing, margin size, citation style, and any other specific instructions. These guidelines will be available on the conference website.

Posters: If an author wishes to present a poster alongside their paper, this should be indicated in the abstract. Authors wishing to report the publication or presentation of a poster should explicitly mention it in their submission. Posters must also adhere to the presentation format guidelines set by the conference.

Review Process: All submitted papers will go through a peer review process. Authors will be notified of the acceptance or rejection of their submission based on the reviews. In some cases, revisions may be requested, and authors will be given the opportunity to submit revised versions.

Article Processing Charge (APC): An article processing charge of 140€ applies to all accepted papers.

Deadlines: All submissions must be made before the specified deadlines. Late submissions will not be considered for inclusion in the conference program.

Ethical Considerations: Authors are expected to ensure their work complies with ethical guidelines for research and publication. Any potential conflicts of interest should be disclosed, and appropriate citations should be provided for all sources referenced.

Contact

International Scientific Conference OTO 2026
Conference website: https://oto2026.panon.eu/
e-mail: maintenance.conference.oto@gmail.com