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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

24th International Colloquium Tribology 2024

The International Colloquium Tribology, spanning 23 successful events, has firmly established itself on the global calendar for tribologists and related professionals. With a consistent attendance of over 400 participants, the conference serves as a dynamic platform for worldwide collaboration, idea exchange, and the presentation of cutting-edge findings. The event features more than 130 presentations across 5 parallel sessions, along with plenary lectures by high-profile speakers. An industry exhibition complements the conference, showcasing the current state of the art and future trends in tribology research and applications. Emphasizing sustainability, the 24th edition aims to highlight exciting developments that will impact key areas of tribology and contribute to novel technologies for future sustainable development.

Technische Akademie Esslingen
e.V. An der Akademie 5 73760 Ostfildern
23rd – 25th Jan 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

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