A First Look at Confirmed Speakers and Themes for Lubricant Expo Europe 2026
Register now and join technical and commercial leaders from across the lubricants supply chain at Messe Düsseldorf, 15–17 September.
Across three days and two tracks, the 2026 programme addresses the defining challenges facing the European lubricants sector. The full agenda will be published at the end of June, but here’s a snapshot of speakers and topics that will be included:
Early Confirmed Speakers
Konstantin Melnichuck
Vice President Energy
Kline
Chris Locke
EVP Commercial
Infineum
Peter Schick
Product Engineering Global Powertrain
ACEA
Damian Weinzierl
Head of New Mobility
FUCHS Group
Umesh Amarnani
Director
Adipro
Adrian Hill
Global Technical Director
Morris Lubricants
Paola Pastorelli
Research Associate, Key Projects
Sasol
Kiera Wareing
Senior Development Chemist
Technikraft
Conference Themes
Market Conditions, Economics & European Competitiveness
A clear-eyed assessment of where the European market stands, from supply chain resilience and geopolitical disruption to the impact of tariffs and regulatory overreach.
Automotive Powertrain Transition
ICE, hybrid and EV in focus: what the shifting pace of electrification means for fluid development, specifications, and the competitive pressure of Chinese OEMs.
Sustainability Under Pressure
how can companies maintain sustainability commitments when margins are under pressure?
Regulation & Chemical Compliance
From REACH and PFAS to CLP and digital product passports: the clarity formulators, procurement professionals, and technical teams need to act.
Industrial Lubricants, Fluids & Applications
In-depth coverage of industrial lubricants, metalworking fluids, greases, food-grade and pharma lubricants, and more.
Reliability, Condition Monitoring & Lubrication Management
The role of data, sensors, and service-based models in making reliability a commercial differentiator.