2025 Fall Technical Meeting

October 22 – 24, 2025

Detroit, MI

The 2024 Fall Technical Meeting (FTM) will be on October 22-24, 2025 and co-located with Motion + Power Technology Expo.

  • Registration opens spring 2025
  • Please note that this year’s FTM will take place Wednesday through Friday (as opposed to the previous Monday through Wednesday schedule)

Technology is fundamentally changing the way manufacturing is done. The gear industry is faced with emerging trends and innovation that is challenging engineers to stay in course with cutting-edge technology to keep design, quality, materials and analysis efficient. It is imperative that researchers and gear engineers communicate ideas with fellow experts in the field. AGMAโ€™s annual Fall Technical Meeting (FTM) is the perfect forum in which to share research and to disperse knowledge for the benefit of the industry at a global level.

Note:

  • Scheduled times are subject to change.
  • Full Registration includes PDFs of all 2025 FTM papers.
  • Single-session registrants can purchase tickets separately for other events.

All Fall Technical Meeting questions should be sent to FTM@agma.org.

DID YOU KNOW?
You can now purchase the 2024 FTM session recordings – by session bundles or the entire conference?

Each year, authors selected by AGMA write technical papers on topics relevant to the gear industry. These may include subject matter related to: design and analysis; manufacturing and quality; materials, metallurgy, and heat treatment; operation, maintenance, and efficiency; and gear failure. The papers then go through a double-blind peer review process in order to ensure the efficacy of the research. The authors then present the results of their work at the FTM to an audience of knowledgeable international engineering professionals. During a Q&A period at the end of each session, authors and attendees are able to exchange their ideas.


Hotel Information

By booking in the AGMA room block, you receive a variety of benefits, including guaranteed accommodations, better networking opportunities with your peers, special guest status at the host hotel, and flexible cancellation terms if your plans change. AGMA advises against booking hotel rooms through third party booking sites such as Hotels.com, as there may be hidden fees, limited flexibility, and fewer rewards. AGMA does not work with a housing company and only AGMA Staff will reach out to you with details regarding the room block; any other companies that reach out to you regarding room reservations may be fraudulent and are not endorsed by AGMA. If you need assistance with your accommodations or have issues with the booking link provided by AGMA, please contact events@agma.org.

  • Detroit Marriott at Renaissance Center
  • Fort Pontchartrain, a Wyndham Hotel

Renaissance Center, 400 Renaissance Drive
Detroit, MI 48243
313-568-8000
Daily Room Rate: $252
Cut-Off Date: Thursday, September 24, 2025

An unforgettable experience awaits at Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. Situated downtown along the award-winning International Riverwalk, near the Huntington Place, Ford Field, Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park and other attractions. The hotel welcomes you to Detroit, Michigan with contemporary design, a newly renovated modern lobby and Fuell restaurant, and guest rooms that offer fabulous views of the city, floor-to-ceiling windows, comfortable bedding, and high-speed Wi-Fi.

2 Washington Blvd
Detroit, MI 48226
313-965-0200
Daily Room Rate: $259
Cut-Off Date: Thursday, September 24, 2025

Centrally located in the financial district with easy access to the Detroit People Mover and QLINE streetcar, the contemporary, non-smoking hotel on the historic site of Fort Pontchartrain is steps from the Huntington Place Convention Center. Two on-site restaurants and a coffee shop keep you well-fed and caffeinated while free high-speed Wi-Fi and a business center let you stay connected.

Parking: $35 overnight parking

Two onsite restaurants: Urban Cellars and Jefferson House

Tabacchi: Grab and go food serving Starbucks coffee

Free Wireless Internet

7:00am – 1:00pm
Registration Open
Lindbergh Foyer


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Speakers to come.


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