Special Programs

All special events are to be held at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel.

All week
The Art of Tribology - NEW!
STLE is showcasing a photo/imaging project at the STLE Annual Meeting, which highlights the unexpected beauty within the field of lubrication, friction, and wear, celebrating the artistic side of scientific discovery. We invite everyone to submit their most captivating tribology-related images for display at the conference. For requirements and to enter your submission, click here.

Monday, May 19, 2025
Opening General Session - Keynote Address
Hear a captivating keynote presentation from John Renaud from The Timken Co. Click here for more information.

Monday, May 19, 2025
Networking Reception: 5:30-7 p.m. in the Grand Hall
The annual meeting’s central networking event, held for the first time in the Exhibit Hall, is a way for you to reconnect with old friends while making new ones. Since people come to STLE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition from around the world, this truly is an international event. Relax, socialize, and add to your list of professional contacts through this outstanding networking event.

Monday, May 19, and Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Exhibitor Appreciation Hours: 3-4 p.m. in the Grand Hall
Refreshments will be served in the trade show. Technical sessions, education courses, Commercial Marketing Forum presentations, and all other annual meeting activities will cease at this time. Come support the meeting’s exhibitors – and find solutions to your most pressing technical issues.

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Career Pathways Panel - NEW!
Open to all Annual Meeting registrants, STLE is hosting an insightful panel discussion exploring the diverse career paths of professionals who have successfully transitioned in their careers. Invited panelists will share their personal experiences, challenges, and achievements as they navigated these significant career shifts. This event aims to provide attendees with a deeper understanding of the motivations behind these transitions, the skills and mindset required, and the impact these changes have had on their professional and personal lives. Whether you’re contemplating a move in your career or simply curious about the dynamic career landscapes, this panel will offer valuable perspectives and practical advice to guide you on your own career path.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
STLE Fun Run / Walk - NEW!
Come join us for the STLE Fun Run/Walk and make a difference while getting some exercise! This 1-1/2-mile run/walk is a great way to connect with fellow attendees and help raise money for the STLE NextGen Fund. The entry fee is $25, and participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt. Signup today when you register for the Annual Meeting, and enjoy some fun while helping to support the next generation of tribologists and lubrication engineers.

Discussion Roundtables - An Ideation Event
This scientific brainstorming and networking event, open to all attendees, seeks to foster open discussions among experts from diverse disciplines on a range of topics of interest. The event’s format facilitates a creative atmosphere for complex tribology and lubrication topics, enabling participants to generate technical impulses through brainstorming. The proposed topics are aligned with current interests, and each table will be hosted by industry experts who will guide the interactive discussion. One of the event’s unique features is the opportunity for participants to share their experiences, creating a platform for connection and learning.