PARK RIDGE, Ill. - eTradeWire -- The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) — the technical society for individuals in the field of tribology and lubrication engineering — announces that registration is now open for the 2026 STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition: Innovating Through Tribology & Lubrication, May 17-21, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana. The STLE community and global tribology and lubrication engineering experts will gather for five days of technical training, industry education and business networking at the meeting.

The meeting will feature over 400 technical presentations and posters, a trade show with nearly 100 exhibitors, over 30 Commercial Marketing Forum presentations, 9 industry-specific education courses, discussion panels and more. Topic areas include electric vehicles, grease, metalworking fluids, rolling element bearings, sustainability in motion, power generation, hydraulics and ocean tribology, and more.

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"The STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition is a cornerstone event for the tribology and lubrication engineering community," said Rebecca Lintow, CAE, STLE executive director. "It provides an unparalleled opportunity for professionals to exchange knowledge, explore the latest technological advancements and network with industry leaders from around the world. Our goal is to foster collaboration and drive innovation within our field, ensuring that our members stay at the forefront of industry developments."

Annual Meeting Registration and Housing
Annual Meeting registration and hotel reservations are now open. STLE members and non-members can save $100 on meeting registration by taking advantage of the early bird rate through March 20, 2026. The hotel room reservation deadline is April 17, 2026. Rooms are booked on a first-come, first-served basis, so attendees are encouraged to book their stay as soon as possible.

To learn more about the 2026 STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition: Innovating Through Tribology & Lubrication, visit https://www.stle.org/annualmeeting.