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Lubricant Expo & The Bearing Show North America 2026
The latest edition of Lubricant Expo North America 2026, held in Detroit, reinforced its position as a key meeting point for the lubricant industry. With over 2,000 attendees, 125+ exhibitors, and more than 80 expert speakers, the event brought together stakeholders from across the full value chain, including manufacturers, additive suppliers, OEMs, and end-users.
The conference program highlighted the main trends shaping the sector, with a strong focus on sustainability, performance, and efficiency. Topics such as renewable feedstocks, re-refined base oils, and lifecycle assessment were widely discussed, alongside increasing performance demands in applications ranging from automotive to heavy industry, energy, and metalworking.
The exhibition floor showcased a diverse international presence, fostering valuable exchanges across regions and disciplines. In addition, growing attention to digitalization, condition monitoring, and predictive maintenance reflected the industry’s shift toward more advanced and data-driven lubrication solutions. Overall, the event successfully combined technical depth, innovation, and business opportunities.
Lubricant Expo North America
Huntington Place
Detroit, MI, USA
17th – 19th March 2026
25th International Colloquium Tribology 2026
The International Colloquium Tribology marks its 25th anniversary with a milestone edition that reinforces its position as one of Europe’s leading technical conferences in tribology and lubrication. The three-day event continues a decades-long tradition of scientific excellence and close collaboration between research and industry.
Featuring around 120 technical presentations, the program combines plenary lectures with five parallel thematic sessions, offering participants a comprehensive perspective on current developments and emerging trends. Key topics include advances in lubricants and additive technologies, modern testing and measurement methods, surface coatings and tribological mechanisms, as well as the growing impact of digitalization on research and industrial applications.
A special highlight of this anniversary edition is the inaugural presentation of the Wilfried Bartz Award, recognizing outstanding scientific and technical achievements in tribology while honoring the lasting legacy of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wilfried J. Bartz.
With its strong international participation, the colloquium provides a unique platform for knowledge exchange, professional networking, and the practical transfer of cutting-edge findings into industrial Applications – continuing to shape the future of tribology, lubrication technology, and mechanical engineering.
Technische Akademie Esslingen
e.V. An der Akademie 5,
73760, Ostfildern / Stuttgart
Germany
27th – 29th Jan 2026
4th Lubricant Expo Europe
Lubricant Expo is Europe’s largest exhibition and conference, connecting lubricant solution providers with the full range of end-user buyers, as well as the entire chemical and equipment supply chain with thousands of engineers and executives in attendance.
Visitors from both the lubricant community and end-users can find a comprehensive showcase of all lubricant technologies, including finished lubricants, additives, process equipment & machinery, condition monitoring, automation systems, testing & analysis, data technologies, lubricant manufacturing equipment, end-user application systems and more.
Messe Düsseldorf
Hall 9, Düsseldorf, Germany
16th - 18th September 2025
92nd NLGI Annual Meeting
NLGI, a not-for-profit trade association, is primarily comprised of companies engaged in the production and marketing of various lubricating greases. Membership is corporate-based, encompassing manufacturers and their associates providing equipment, supplies, and services. The institute also involves research and educational groups, along with member companies focused on technical interests. NLGI is committed to enhancing its association by serving both end-users and manufacturers. Its objectives include disseminating information for the development of superior lubricating greases and delivering enhanced grease lubrication engineering services to the industry. NLGI achieves these goals through various means, such as encouraging research, promoting advanced testing methodologies, improving grease manufacturing techniques, facilitating technical discussions between consumers and producers, and fostering the dissemination of technical data on manufacturing advancements, new products, uses, and application methods.
Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Fort Lauderdale, FL USA
9th - 12th June 2025
79th STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition
STLE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition is the industry's most respected venue for technical information, professional development and networking opportunities. Each year STLE's conference showcases some 500 technical presentations, application-based case studies, best practice reports and discussion panels on technical and market trends. Their exhibition and popular Commercial Marketing Forum spotlight the latest products and services of interest to lubrication professionals that come from around the world, representing a full range of the industry’s most prestigious corporate, government and academic institutions.
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
265 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, Georgia (USA)
18th – 22th May 2025
OilDoc Conference & Exhibition 2025
The OilDoc Conference & Exhibition is the trend-setting and established event in Europe around the topics of lubrication, maintenance and condition monitoring. Leading personalities from research and development, experienced technicians as well as experts in the efficient application of lubricants meet here.
The OilDoc conference with its international exhibition is your perfect platform to learn about the latest scientific findings and research results. It provides practitioners from maintainance and condition monitoring from different industries with many valuable impulses on how to master their daily lubrication challenges even better.
Kultur- und Kongresszentrum
Rosenheim, Germany
13th – 15th May 2025
35th ELGI Annual General Meeting
Established in May 1989, the ELGI is an independent and self-governing institute funded exclusively by its members. As part of a consortium of scientific and technical institutes specializing in tribology, the ELGI focuses on lubricating greases and related products. Engaged in all facets of this product category, the institute addresses technical, economic, ecological, and legislative aspects within Europe. Various working groups tackle crucial issues in the European grease market, covering topics such as Railway Lubricants, Bio-based Greases, Fundamental Research, Food Industry Lubrication, Test Methods, Aerospace Greases, Education & Training, Grease & the Environment, Grease Shelf Life, REACH, and Grease Particle Evaluation. The ELGI actively encourages the formation of additional groups, with its facilities available for such endeavors.
Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport
Copenhagen, Denmark
26th – 29th April 2025
UNITI Mineral Oil Technology Congress 2025
Industry specialists in lubricants, fuels, mechanical engineering, and automotive sectors convene at the UNITI Mineral Oil Technology Congress, an international forum for discussing current trends and future developments in the field. The congress covers a spectrum of topics, ranging from the latest industry trends in lubricants and fuels, spanning from research findings to practical applications. An evening get-together provides additional opportunities for in-depth expert discussions. Mark your calendar for this significant event, scheduled from April 8th to 9th, in Stuttgart, Germany.
Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Liederhalle
Hegelsaal
Berliner Platz 1-3
70174 Stuttgart
8th – 9th April 2025
2nd Lubricant Expo North America 2025
Lubricant Expo is North America’s newest exhibition and conference, connecting lubricant solution providers with the full range of end-user buyers, as well as the entire chemical and equipment supply chain with thousands of engineers and executives in attendance.
As the sister show to Europe’s largest industry event, Lubricant Expo Europe, these two shows provide the largest dedicated exhibitions for lubrication solutions on a global scale, with a free to attend expo and conference that serves the interests of thousands of visitors representing more than 75 countries. Exhibitors cover the end-to-end chain of the industry, from finished lubricants and technologies for lubricant users, to the chemical ingredients and development devices for formulators and lab professionals.
Lubricant Expo North America
Huntington Place
Detroit, MI, USA
18th – 20th March 2025
2nd Nextlub
Sustainability, ecological and geopolitical demands create new challenges for tribologists and lubrication experts. Promoting appropriate innovative technologies and closing knowledge gaps are the intentions of the 2nd nextlub conference.
KONGRESSHALLE
am Zoo
Leipzig, Germany
22nd - 23rd January, 2025
3rd Lubricant Expo Europe 2024
Lubricant Expo stands as Europe's largest exhibition and conference, facilitating connections between lubricant solution providers, end-user buyers, and the broader chemical and equipment supply chain. With a substantial presence of engineers and executives, the event offers a platform for meaningful engagement.
Attendees, spanning both the lubricant community and end-users, have access to a comprehensive showcase encompassing various lubricant technologies. This includes finished lubricants, additives, process equipment & machinery, condition monitoring, automation systems, testing & analysis, data technologies, lubricant manufacturing equipment, and end-user application systems. The exhibition provides a thorough exploration of the latest advancements in the lubricant industry.
Messe Düsseldorf
Stockumer
Kirchstraße 61
40474 Düsseldorf, Germany
17th – 19th September 2024
91st NLGI Annual Meeting 2024
NLGI, a not-for-profit trade association, is primarily comprised of companies engaged in the production and marketing of various lubricating greases. Membership is corporate-based, encompassing manufacturers and their associates providing equipment, supplies, and services. The institute also involves research and educational groups, along with member companies focused on technical interests. NLGI is committed to enhancing its association by serving both end-users and manufacturers. Its objectives include disseminating information for the development of superior lubricating greases and delivering enhanced grease lubrication engineering services to the industry. NLGI achieves these goals through various means, such as encouraging research, promoting advanced testing methodologies, improving grease manufacturing techniques, facilitating technical discussions between consumers and producers, and fostering the dissemination of technical data on manufacturing advancements, new products, uses, and application methods.
La Cantera
Resort & Spa
San Antonio, TX (USA)
10th – 13th June 2024
78th STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition 2024
STLE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition stands as the premier platform in the industry for valuable technical insights, professional growth, and networking. With around 500 technical presentations, application-focused case studies, best practice reports, and discussion panels, the conference annually highlights cutting-edge developments and market trends. The exhibition, complemented by the widely attended Commercial Marketing Forum, showcases the latest products and services relevant to lubrication professionals worldwide. Attendees hail from renowned corporate, government, and academic institutions, representing the industry's diverse spectrum.
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Ave. S.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404 (USA)
19th – 23rd May 2024
34th ELGI Annual General Meeting 2024
Established in May 1989, the ELGI is an independent and self-governing institute funded exclusively by its members. As part of a consortium of scientific and technical institutes specializing in tribology, the ELGI focuses on lubricating greases and related products. Engaged in all facets of this product category, the institute addresses technical, economic, ecological, and legislative aspects within Europe. Various working groups tackle crucial issues in the European grease market, covering topics such as Railway Lubricants, Bio-based Greases, Fundamental Research, Food Industry Lubrication, Test Methods, Aerospace Greases, Education & Training, Grease & the Environment, Grease Shelf Life, REACH, and Grease Particle Evaluation. The ELGI actively encourages the formation of additional groups, with its facilities available for such endeavors.
NH Collection Eurobuilding (NHCE)
Padre Damián 23
28036 Madrid, Spain
20th – 23rd April 2024
UNITI Mineral Oil Technology Congress 2024
Industry specialists in lubricants, fuels, mechanical engineering, and automotive sectors convene at the UNITI Mineral Oil Technology Congress, an international forum for discussing current trends and future developments in the field. The congress covers a spectrum of topics, ranging from the latest industry trends in lubricants and fuels, spanning from research findings to practical applications. An evening get-together provides additional opportunities for in-depth expert discussions. Mark your calendar for this significant event, scheduled from April 16th to 17th, in Stuttgart, Germany.
Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Liederhalle
Hegelsaal
Berliner Platz 1-3
70174 Stuttgart
16th – 17th April 2024
1st Lubricant Expo North America
Lubricant Expo, North America's first exhibition and conference, serves as a vital link connecting lubricant solution providers with a diverse audience, including end-user buyers, engineers, executives, and professionals throughout the chemical and equipment supply chain. This event, in conjunction with Europe's largest industry gathering, Lubricant Expo Europe, establishes itself as the premier global platform for lubrication solutions, drawing attendees from over 75 countries. The comprehensive exhibition encompasses the entire industry spectrum, from finished lubricants and cutting-edge technologies for end-users to chemical ingredients and development devices for formulators and lab professionals. Taking place from March 19th to 21st at Huntington Place, Detroit, MI, this free-to-attend expo and conference cater to the interests of a broad international audience.
Lubricant Expo North America
Huntington Place
Detroit, MI, USA
19th – 21st March 2024
INVENTU 1st Edition of the Lubricants Sustainability Forum
On the 29th and 30th of November, the inaugural Lubricants Sustainability Forum took place at the Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Kudamm in Berlin. Simultaneously, the event coincided with the second editions of the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Forum and the Sustainable Maritime Fuels Forum, all seamlessly organized and coordinated by InventU.
The first edition of the forum saw the participation of 45 individuals, predominantly from European countries. The event featured a total of 15 presentations, with a primary focus on contributions from lubricant ingredient suppliers and lubricant formulators.
Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Kudamm
Berlin, Germany
29th - 30th November 2023
Lubricant Expo Europe 2023 - Messe Essen, Germany
Lubricant Expo is Europe’s first free-to-attend exhibition and conference, connecting lubricant solution providers with the full range of end-user buyers, as well as the entire chemical and equipment supply chain. Visitors from both the lubricant community and end-user OEM’s will find a comprehensive showcase of all lubricant technologies, including finished lubricants, additives, process equipment & machinery, condition monitoring, automation systems, testing & analysis, data technologies, lubricant manufacturing equipment, end-user application systems and more.
Messe Essen, Germany
26th - 28th September 2023
NLGI 90th Annual Meeting - San Diego, CA USA
From June 4th thru 7th 2023 will take place the 90th edition of NLGI Annual meeting, NLGI was incorporated in 1933 as the National Association of Lubricating Grease Manufacturers, Inc., for the purpose of writing a code concerning the NRA (National Recovery Act. Today, NLGI continues to promote the technical advancement of grease lubrication, and contributes materially to greater production, increased machine life and a higher quality of machine performance through better lubrication.
Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave
Coronado, San Diego, California 92118 (USA)
4 - 7th June 2023
77th STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition
Once again, the 77th edition of the STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition has been the reference event in the USA for our sector. With a participation of more than 1,400 industry professionals representing 39 different countries, and some 100 exhibitors, the event continues to bet on the combination of technical congress and commercial exhibitors. This year held at the Long Beach California Convention Center. The environment has been extraordinary as well as its convention center, spacious and with numerous presentation rooms.
Long Beach Convention Center
300 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, California 90802 (USA)
21 – 25th May 2023
33rd ELGI Annual General Meeting – Amsterdam 2023
The ELGI was established in May 1989 as an independent, self-governing institute, financed solely by members. It is one of a group of scientific and technical institutes active in the field of tribology dealing with lubricating greases and associated products. The institute is involved in all aspects of this product group, particularly those concerning the technical, economic, ecological and legislative positions in Europe.
Amsterdam Marriott Hotel
Stadhouderskade 12
1054 ES Amsterdam
The Netherlands
29th April – 2nd May 2023
1st International Conference on Tribology and Sustainable Lubrication NextLub 2023
On April 18th and 19th, the first edition of the Nextlub biannual conference took place at the Maritim Hotel in Dusseldorf (Germany).
The event has been promoted and organized by the conjunction of the FVA, GFT and UNITI, which is the first time that they have joined forces to create an event of these characteristics.
With the participation of about 300 people, mainly made up of raw material suppliers, lubricant formulators, OEMs and technology centers/universities. On the part of the lubricant formulators, the vast majority local (Germany).
The event has focused on the discussion of the issues that most concern today a sector highly influenced by technological change and the regulations driven by an imminent and palpable climate change of our home, the Earth. One issue to highlight in his intervention is the great impact that the new CSS (Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability) will cause in the business. The CSS is a comprehensive plan developed by the European Union (EU) to address the environmental and health challenges posed by the production, use, and disposal of chemicals
Maritim Hotel
Düsseldorf, Germany
18 – 19th April 2023
1st Lubricant Expo Exhibition and Conference 2022
Lubricant Expo is Europe’s first free-to-attend exhibition and conference, connecting lubricant solution providers with the full range of end-user buyers, as well as the entire chemical and equipment supply chain. Visitors from both the lubricant community and end-user OEM’s will find a comprehensive showcase of all lubricant technologies, including finished lubricants, additives, process equipment & machinery, condition monitoring, automation systems, testing & analysis, data technologies, lubricant manufacturing equipment, end-user application systems and more.
Messe Essen,
Messepl. 1
45131 Essen, Germany
6 – 8th September 2022
89th NLGI Annual Meeting 2022
NLGI is a not-for-profit trade association, primarily composed of companies who manufacture and market all types of lubricating grease. The objectives of NLGI are to disseminate information through technical discussion forums that can lead to the development of better lubricating greases for the consumer and to provide better grease lubrication engineering service to the industry.
Westin Harbour Castle
1 Harbour Square Toronto – ON (Canada)
12 – 15th June 2022
76th STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition 2022
STLE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition is the industry’s most respected venue for technical information, professional development, and international networking opportunities. Each year STLE’s conference showcases some 500 technical presentations, applications-based case studies, best practice reports and discussion panels on technical or market trends.
IQL is a corporate member of STLE since 2018.
Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd. Lake Buena Vista Orlando – FL (USA)
15 – 19th May 2022
32nd AGM of ELGI at Hamburg-Germany
‘The Music of Greases, it’s in the Composition’. The ELGI was established in May 1989 and is an independent, self-governing institute, financed solely by members. It is one of a group of scientific and technical institutes active in the field of tribology dealing with lubricating greases and associated products. A number of working groups have been created to deal with important issues in the European grease market.
Grand Elysée Hotel Hamburg Germany
Rothenbaumchaussee 10, 20148 Hamburg, Germany
30th April - 3rd May 2022
23rd International Colloquium Tribology 2022
A leading event on the topics of lubrication, additives and tribology in Europe. The conference provides an international exchange forum for the industry and the academia. Leading university researchers present their latest findings, and representatives of the industry inspire scientists to develop new solutions. Topics will be dealt with in more than 145 contributions from research, industry and practice in 6 parallel sessions.
Technische Akademie Esslingen
e.V. An der Akademie 5 73760 Ostfildern
25 – 27th Jan 2022
88th NLGI Annual Meeting 2021
NLGI is a not-for-profit trade association, primarily composed of companies who manufacture and market all types of lubricating grease. The objectives of NLGI are to disseminate information through technical discussion forums that can lead to the development of better lubricating greases for the consumer and to provide better grease lubrication engineering service to the industry.
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort 7000 N. Resort Drive Tucson – AZ (USA)
27 – 30th Sept. 2021