2025 STLE Tribology Frontiers Conference
Pushing Boundaries in Tribology & Lubrication
October 14-16, 2025
Argonne National Laboratory
Lemont, Illinois (USA)
The STLE Tribology Frontiers Conference has gained a reputation for bringing together the tribology research community in a format that maximizes the opportunity to experience the latest in research and network with peers in a relaxed environment. The conference convenes researchers from around the world and focuses on the interdisciplinary role of tribology at the interface of physics, chemistry, materials science and mechanical engineering. The conference is designed for industry, academic and government researchers to engage with thought leaders from around the world and explore the role the science of tribology can play in solving future scientific and societal changes.
Registration Rates
*Breakfast and Lunch are included with registration
Hotel Information
Argonne Guest House
Along with its convenient location, the Guest House offers many amenities to provide visitors with an enjoyable and welcoming experience during their stay. Learn more.
IMPORTANT: Argonne National Laboratory requires all visitors to complete a registration process prior to gaining access to the facilities. All STLE Tribology Frontiers Conference participants must complete this process in advance of the conference. To get started, visit https://apps.anl.gov/registration/visitors/ to fill out the registration form and to review Argonne's Site Entry Requirements. Please use dkmoores@anl.gov for the sponsor email address when prompted.
U.S. citizen deadline: September 30
Non-U.S. citizen deadline: September 16
Call for Presentations
We invite authors to submit a 150-word abstract for consideration as podium presentations, or for the poster competition, in one of the following nine tracks:
1. Tribology Challenges in Non-Terrestrial Environments
2. AI and Developing Machine-Learning Databases (includes optional Argonne tour)
3. Experiments and Theory
4. Nanomaterials in Tribology
5. Sustainability and Life Cycle Assessment
6. Sensing Stresses by Mechanosensitive Molecules
7. Energy and Manufacturing (includes optional Argonne tour)
8. Food Tribology
9. Symposium on Tribochemistry: Shear-Induced Chemical Reactions at Sliding Interfaces
Key Dates
July 15: Deadline for podium presentation has passed but the site will remain open for the waitlist and for posters
August 1: Abstract acceptance notifications sent to authors
September 1: Deadline for poster abstract submission
Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities
To learn how your company can garner visibility at this conference through sponsorship and/or exhibiting, contact STLE national sales manager Tracy VanEe at (847) 430-6767 or email emeraldcomminc@yahoo.com.