STLE Annual Meeting and Exhibition 2027
STLE Annual Meeting and Exhibition 2027: Innovating Through Tribology & Lubrication
The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) holds its 81st Annual Meeting and Exhibition on May 2-6, 2027 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The event is the leading international gathering for tribology and lubrication science and practice.
Programme highlights
- More than 400 technical presentations across 26 technical tracks.
- Nine industry-specific education courses run alongside the main programme.
- An exhibition with 100+ companies showcasing the latest tribology solutions, equipment, and services.
- Around 1,600 attendees from corporate, government, and academic institutions worldwide.
Call for abstracts
The call for abstracts is open. The deadline for podium presentation abstracts has passed, but abstracts can still be submitted for the waitlist. The Robert Erck Presentation Competition (student posters) and the Commercial Marketing Forum both have a deadline of March 1, 2027.
Who should attend
The meeting is aimed at researchers, engineers, lubricant formulators, equipment manufacturers, and students working on friction, wear, and lubrication challenges across automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and energy sectors. Attendance includes access to the exhibition, networking events, and the technical programme.
Official details, registration, and the full technical programme are published on the STLE website.
Register for entry or booths
Venue Map and Hotels Around
Chicago - Hyatt Regency Chicago, Illinois, United States