The world-class conference runs across all three days of the event and is free to attend. Held on the show floor, it features two concurrent tracks covering industry innovations, challenges, and opportunities through expert-led panel discussions and presentations. Sessions are designed to equip attendees with the insights needed to navigate evolving industry and customer demands.
Day 1 – Track 1
Unleashing Advantages of RRBO in Finished Lubricants
Aurelie Grange-Chivrac, Infineum France
Unlocking the Full Potential of RRBO to Increase Circularity and Reduce Carbon Footprint
Roger Dohmen, BRB International
From Necessity to Sustainability: The Strategic Value of Re-refined Base Oils
Patrick McDougall & Pierre-Yves Teyssier, Chevron Oronite
Potential for Lower Carbon Intensity* Lubricants with RRBO Integration
The Changing Base Oil Landscape: Global Trends and Insights
Milind Phadke, Kline + Company
What’s Behind the Surge of New Group III/III+Base Oil Plants?
Gabriella Twining, Argus Media
Key Developments for the European Market
Jérôme Valade, TotalEnergies
The European Changing Base Oil Landscape Global Trends and Insights
Day 1 – Track 2
Advancing Metalworking Fluids: Strategies for Building a Resilient, Sustainable Supply Chain
Dr. Albert Boddien, SASOL International Chemicals
How Value-chain Development Can Impact Metalworking Fluids
Thomas Roussay, CONDAT
Reduction of Product Carbon Footprint in Metalworking and Processing
Dr. Gabriela Macías, LEITAT
The Challenge of Microorganisms: New Alternatives to Toxic Biocides Components in MWFs
Exploring Market Dynamics and Requirements for Immersion Cooling Fluids
Robert Outram, Markets & Markets
Immersion Cooling Market
Valentina Serra-Holm, Perstorp
Data Center Liquid Cooling for High Performance & Sustainable Data Center Operations
François Tournesac, Impleon
Day 2 – Track 1
From Packaging to Product Passports: Building a Sustainable and Competitive Lubricants Sector
Dr. Dixit Parmar, Lubrizol
The Ecodesign Directive and Preparing for Digital Product Passports
Dr. Riccardo Pedriali, A&A Fratelli Parodi
A Circular Economy Value Chain for the Exclusive Recycling of Water Bio-Lubricants
Emir Çetin, TotalEnergies
Key Packaging Trends and Regulatory Shifts Shaping the Lubricant Industry
Mehdi Fathi-Najafi, Nynas
Sustainability & Profitability… A New Perspective
Avoided Emissions: Defining Product Carbon Handprint
Mark Wheeler, Axel International
Evaluating the Sustainability of Lubricating Grease
Joris van der List, Q8Oils
Avoided Emissions & End-of-Life: Leadership Opportunities for Lubricants
Manuel Zürcher, Schaeffler
Product Carbon Handprint vs Product Carbon Footprint
Dr. Matthew Kriech, Biosynthetic
Footprints, Handprints, and LCAs
Designing and Certifying EALs, Biobased & Renewable Lubricants, Additives and Base Oils
Sebastian Deuster, RWTH Aachen University
Loss Mechanism of a Mobile Working Machine Operating with Biobased Hydraulic Fluids
Dr. Erik Willett, Functional Products
Eco on a Budget: Smart Strategies for EAL Formulation
Raul Fernandes, Interlub
Breaking the Performance Paradigm
Rolf Luther, FUCHS
Certification and Standardization of Environmentally Compatible Lubricants
International Cooperation and Standards in Fuel and Lubrication
Michael Holloway, 5th Order Industry
International Cooperation and Standards in Fuel and Lubrication
Day 2 – Track 2
Hydrogen Horizons: Shaping Lubricant Requirements for the Future of Combustion Engines
Dr. Mirko Plettenberg, AVL
Testing Methods for Evaluation of Lubricants Impact in H2 ICEs
Tara Loosmore, Afton Chemical
Key Packaging Trends and Regulatory Shifts Shaping the Lubricant Industry
Propelling Heavy Duty: Lowering Emissions and Extending Drain Intervals
Dr. Peter Berlet, IAVF
How to Choose the Right Oil for On-road and Off-road Drives
Michael Seemann, Evonik
Three Steps Ready for Engine Oil Effciency
Leonard Kieckebusch, Shell Global Solutions
More Sustainable Lubricants for Electrified Drive Trains
Next-Gen Testing for Next-Gen Vehicles: Advancing in xEV Lubricant Evaluation
Dr. Simon Quinn, PCS Instruments
High-Speed Tribology: Exploring New Frontiers
Dr. Ksenija Topolovec Miklozic, POWERTRIB
Advancing Electric Driveline Fluid Development Through Tribology Screening
Dr. Rai Singh Notay, Lubrizol
Electrifying Efficiency: Debunking myths of Breakdown Voltage in EV Bearing Damage
Andreas Kuesters, FEV
High-Speed Electrified Drive Unit Bearing Evaluation and Verification
Realising Energy Savings in Industrial Manufacturing through Lubrication Excellence
Johan Larsson, SKF Sverige
Lubrication Management – A Cornerstone of Sustainable Maintenance
Dr. Eva-Maria Mautner, Klüber Lubrication
The Energy Efficiency Revolution: Driving Innovation for a Sustainable Future
Dr. Ramin Rahmani, Loughborough University
Smart Surface Engineering: Unlocking Efficiency and Durability in Bearings
Day 3 – Track 1
Phasing Out Hazardous Chemicals
Steffi Deuser, BASF
Navigating Through the Complex World of Chemical Regulations
Dr. Axel Figge, Carl Bechem
Phasing out from Hazardous Chemicals – The View from the Lubricant Producer
Dr. Steven Brennan, Foresight
AI-Supported Analysis of RMOAs
Finding Replacement Chemistries
Dr. Christoph Kuhlmann, Metall-Chemie
Wayne Mackwood, LANXESS
Navigating the Regulatory Landscape in the Grease Industry. Impacts and Solutions
Sarah Hüttner, Setral
(In)famous TPPT
Human Resource in Metalworking Fluids
Bart Zwitser, TotalEnergies
MWF ILE Process
High Performance Multiuse Grease (HPM) Certification
Crystal O’Halloran, NLGI
Elevating Grease Standards
Day 3 – Track 2
Applying AI to Streamline Lubricant Production and Supply Chains
Sebastian Pohl, Greif-Velox
How to Leverage AI to Improve Your Packaging
Til Landwehrmann, FoxInsights
Aligning Stakeholders in the Lubricant Value Chain with AI & Digital Twins
Leveraging AI for Optimal Lubricant Performance
Wojciech Majka, ECOL
Digitalization in Lubrication
Dr. Dirk Drees, Falex Tribology
Dr. Nick Garabedian, dattin
AI is Here
Mathias Werner, NobleAI
From Friction to Flow: How AI is Redefining the Lubricant Development Cycle
