Events Overview

Creating and building valuable professional connections is what STLE is all about in helping you and your company compete in the global business environment. STLE brings industry, academic and government researchers together to learn and share best practices and technological advances in the field of tribology and lubrication engineering. The society offers networking opportunities for lubrication professionals to connect with others in the same or related fields.

The STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition, held each May, is the lubricant industry's most respected venue for technical information, professional development and international networking opportunities. STLE's annual meeting features technical presentations, education courses, an exhibitor trade show showcasing the latest products, services and technologies and much more! 

Upcoming Events



2026 STLE Virtual Symposium: Additives

July 21-22, 2026
Online



2026 STLE Virtual Symposium: Future Transportation Propulsion

December 2-3, 2026
Online



The 2027 STLE Annual Meeting: Innovating Tribology & Lubrication

May 2-6, 2027
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Chicago, Illinois (USA)



The 2029 STLE Annual Meeting: Innovating Tribology & Lubrication

May 20-24, 2029
Caesars Palace Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada (USA)



STLE | MPMA 2026 Fall Technical Meeting

October 5-7, 2026
Hilton Rosemont Chicago O'Hare
Rosemont, Illinois (USA)



2027 STLE Interactive Lubrication Training Experience

February 23-25, 2027
Southwest Research Institute
San Antonio, Texas (USA)



The 2028 STLE Annual Meeting: Innovating Tribology & Lubrication

May 21-25, 2028
JW Marriott and Marriott Water Street
Tampa, Florida (USA)



The 2030 STLE Annual Meeting: Innovating Tribology & Lubrication

May 19-23, 2030
JW Marriott Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana (USA)