On May 15th, Cenosco hosted an inspiring and knowledge-packed Summit at the beautiful Nutshuis in The Hague, Netherlands. With a strong focus on asset integrity and reliability, the event brought together experts and practitioners from across industries to share insights, innovations, and real-world strategies.
We kicked off with a powerful keynote by Marko Verdes on “Getting the Basics Right: Building a Strong Integrity Culture,” followed by a compelling session on Lean principles in inspection departments by Romain Vidal.
Josselin Coupier shared how to approach Asset life extension the right way, and after some much-needed networking and refreshments, Marcel Thijert addressed the challenge of Ensuring integrity in a changing world.
The morning concluded with Martin van de Heuvel and Fired Gabriëls discussing how toMature risk-based inspection strategies effectively.
The afternoon sessions kept the momentum going with Justin Naik’s thought-provoking talk on the science (and slight madness) behind smarter asset integrity and reliability. Henk Kouwer delivered our second keynote, highlighting how digital twins transform data into actionable insight for enhanced integrity.
Martin de Jong took us on a journey through data-driven integrity over time. Jeroen Juurlink presented a practical business case on scaling from proof of concept to full implementation. After a short break, Christos Christoglou explored aging asset challenges through a risk-based lens, and Fabrice Rey wrapped up the talks with a holistic view beyond reliability through a multidimensional lifecycle approach.
We closed the day with an engaging panel discussion featuring our speakers, exchanging ideas on the future of reliability and integrity management. A big thank you to all participants—it was a day of energy, expertise, and connection.
Event Details
- May 15th 2025
- 08:30 – 17:00 GMT+1
- Het Nutshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands
What can you expect?
The Reliability and Integrity Summit is a Cenosco event that features a comprehensive agenda with key presentations on industry developments and trends, future-proof technologies, and expert insights from renowned guest speakers.
The session is an in-person event, so you can also expect ample opportunity to network during coffee breaks, lunch, or our post-event networking drink session.
- Key Note
- Industry Development and Trends
- Future Proof Technology
- Expert Guest Speakers
- Expert deep dives on related reliability and integrity topics
Why Attend
If you’re a professional in the Oil and Gas or Chemical industries, the Reliability and Integrity Summit 2025 is an event you simply can’t miss. Here’s why you should join us in The Hague:
- Learn from Experts: Gain insights from industry leaders at the forefront of their fields. Our guest speakers come from top companies and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience.
- Discover New Technologies: Stay ahead of the curve by exploring the latest advancements and innovations. From ensuring integrity in systems to new reliability strategies, you’ll leave with actionable ideas to implement in your own work.
- Network with Industry Professionals: Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your network. This summit provides the perfect platform to build relationships, share experiences, and collaborate on new opportunities.
- Engage in In-Depth Discussions: Participate in meaningful discussions and deep dives into critical topics like degradation management frameworks and reliability strategies. This is your chance to engage with experts and peers in a collaborative environment.
- Stay Competitive: Keep your finger on the pulse of industry trends. By attending, you’ll gain valuable insights that will help you stay competitive and ahead of the game in an ever-evolving industry.
Expert Speakers
Marko Verdes Keynote Speaker
Marko Verdes, a global expert in petrochemicals with 30+ years in asset integrity, pioneered IMS, led global initiatives, integrated SAP, and excels in audits, inspections, and corrosion.
Jeroen Juurlink Senior consultant | Team Manager
Jeroen Juurlink has 10+ years in reliability, mainly in oil & gas. With 5+ years in IMS, he helps clients maximize the IMS RCM module and leads full-site rollouts of RCM programs.
Josselin Coupier Head of Maintenance & Integrity
Operations & Maintenance Director with 20 years in offshore oil & gas. Leads teams, boosts efficiency, ensures compliance, and drives strategic initiatives for safe, profitable operations.
Christos Christoglou Maintenance Excellence Manager
Christos, PhD in Chemical Engineering, led Bayer’s RBI team and built Covestro’s inspection team. Now EMEA Asset & Maintenance Manager at Ineos, he also serves on DIN and CEN industry committees.
Fabrice Rey Business Developer – Digital Asset Performance
Fabrice, a process and chemical engineer, spent 20 years in dynamic simulation for energy. At Technip Energies, he led simulation efforts and now heads Digital Business Development since 2023.
Martin de Jong Section Head of the Inspection
Martin has 25+ years’ experience as Specialist, Consultant, and Manager on global projects. His expertise spans compliance, RBI, RCA, corrosion, data analytics, and condition-based maintenance.
Hans Kouwer Executive Director Industry Consulting
Hans Kouwer, Industry Consulting Director at Hexagon ALI, has 30+ years in the process industry. Based in the Netherlands, he advises on digital transformation and effective info management.
Martin van den Heuvel Principal Asset Management Consultant
Martin, MSc in Maintenance Management, has 40+ years in inspection and maintenance. He developed the Minimum Intervention Strategy, lectures in Utrecht, and founded MISI-Consultancy.
Fred Gabriëls Managing Director
Fred Gabriëls has 22+ years in advanced NDT. He’s held technical and commercial leadership roles and now leads SonoInspec as Managing Director, driving innovation and strategic growth.
Romain Vidal Deputy Head of Inspection
Romain, MEng in Materials & NDT, is an IWE and certified inspector. He leads teams in asset integrity, QA, and inspection, with expertise in RBI, corrosion, FFS, repairs, and inspection systems.
Marcel Thijert Board Member Integrated Inspection Association U.A. (IIA)
Marcel has 30+ years in engineering, production, and inspections, mainly in the chemical industry. In recent years, he has led expert teams in integrity and inspection across the process sector.
Justin Naik Director of Product Management
Justin is a Director of Product Management, and has come to Cenosco to lead the product team after over 20 years experience in delivering software products for engineering and asset-intensive industries.
