Join us for the STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition: Innovation Through Tribology and Lubrication, May 17 – 21, 2026 in New Orleans, LA., where you can immerse yourself in five days of technology training, professional development, and networking opportunities.

TECHNICAL INSIGHTS – The STLE Annual Meeting offers a comprehensive program featuring over 400 presentations in 26 technical tracks, providing you with the latest insights on emerging topics and trends in the field.
INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING – Expand your networking and connect with 1,600 like-minded industry professionals who gather for the premier industry conference every year. Catch up with long-time friends and make new contacts at the signature Networking Reception, meet future collaborators in the technical sessions, mix and mingle over coffee breaks, or kick off you volunteer journey by dropping in to a technical committee meeting in your area of expertise.
EXHIBITION – The STLE exhibition is the lubricant industry’s premier trade show, showcasing the latest products, services, and technologies. Connect with over 100 companies and engage in direct discussions with technical experts to find cost-savings solutions for your complex tribology and lubricant related problems.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT – Enhance your technical knowledge and advance your career by choosing from 9 industry-specific continuing education courses. Fees for each course vary.