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: Future Transportation Propulsion

January 12-13, 2027
Online




2027 STLE Metalworking Fluid Management Course

March 22, 2027
Online




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)



2027 STLE Interactive Lubrication Training Experience


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



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)


photo by Austin James
The 2031 STLE Annual Meeting: Innovating Tribology & Lubrication

May 18-22, 2031
Forth Worth Convention Center
Fort Worth, Texas (USA)