16th WCEAM Proceedings

The 16th World Congress on Engineering Asset Management (WCEAM) was held in Seville, Spain, from October 5 to 7, 2022. From all indications, attendees were delighted with the opportunity provided to meet in-person, especially to rekindle the warmth of face-to-face interactions and interpersonal relationships aftermath of the COVID-19 lockdowns and travel restrictions. The success of the events of 16th WCEAM provided proof of the remarkable collaboration between the International Society of Engineering Asset Management (ISEAM), the Spanish Association for the Development of Maintenance Engineering (INGEMAN), BCO Congresos Seville, and the University of Seville. The collaborating entities are grateful to the city of Seville and the hosting partners for the access granted to visit cultural and heritage sites, privileges granted to use the city’s facilities, and also for the general hospitality accorded to the 16th WCEAM delegates. Throughout the duration of the congress, the welcoming and safe environment of the city engendered enriching deliberations on ‘Value-Centered and Intelligent Asset Management in the 4th Industrial Revolution Era.’ The deliberations included business meetings, social engagements, and academic discourse between the participants. Much of the intellectual discussions, especially academic discourse, are summarily captured in the contents of this book of 16th WCEAM Proceedings. In this regard, the collaborating entities acknowledge the long-standing relationship between ISEAM and Springer with the primary objective of advancing education, research, training, and practice of the multidisciplinary body of knowledge in Engineering Asset Management. November 2022 Joe Amadi-Echendu Chair, ISEAM Board of Directors