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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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