Registration Open for STLE 2026 Annual Meeting & Exhibition
Registration is now open for the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) 2026 Annual Meeting & Exhibition. The annual meeting provides members of the global tribology and lubrication engineering industry an opportunity to partake in technical training and educational sessions as well as network with others in the industry.
Currently there are over 400 technical presentations and posters planned for the event. In addition, there will be a trade show with nearly 100 exhibitors, over 30 Commercial Marketing Forum presentations, nine industry-specific education courses, discussion panels and more.
Topic areas include:
- electric vehicles,
- grease,
- metalworking fluids,
- rolling element bearings,
- sustainability in motion,
- power generation,
- hydraulics,
- ocean tribology and more.
Rebecca Lintow, CAE, STLE executive director said the Annual Meeting & Exhibition provides the tribology and lubrication industry an opportunity to "exchange knowledge, explore the latest technological advancements and network with industry leaders from around the world. Our goal is to foster collaboration and drive innovation within our field, ensuring that our members stay at the forefront of industry developments.”
The theme for the 2026 event is Innovating Through Tribology & Lubrication. The annual meeting will take place May 17-21, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans in New Orleans, LA. STLE members and non-members who register by March 20, 2026, can get an early bird rate.
