Meet Us Virtually at the 1st International Online Conference on Lubricants and Tribological Contacts (IOCLTC 2026), 16–17 November 2026—Abstract Submission Extended

We are pleased to announce that the abstract submission deadline for the 1st International Online Conference on Lubricants and Tribological Contacts has been extended to 6 September 2026.

Organized by Lubricants (ISSN 2075-4442, Impact Factor: 3.6), the conference will be held entirely online on 16–17 November 2026. It will provide an international platform for researchers, academics, and industry professionals to present their latest work, exchange ideas, and explore new developments in lubrication and tribology.

The conference features more than ten distinguished invited speakers from leading universities, research institutions, and industry worldwide, including Imperial College London, the Technical University of Munich, and Université PSL. Their participation ensures a diverse and high-quality scientific program covering both fundamental research and industrial applications.

Session topics:
S1. Lubricants;
S2. Lubricated Contacts;
S3. Mechanics of Contacts;
S4. Friction, Wear, Corrosion and Fatigue;
S5. Emerging Trends in Tribology.

Conference benefits:
Participants will have the opportunity to publish a 4–8-page proceedings paper in Engineering Proceedings (ISSN 2673-4591) free of charge after the conference. Full manuscripts may be submitted to the corresponding Special Issue of Lubricants, with a 20% discount on the publication fee. In addition, four winners will be selected for the Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award, with each receiving a certificate and CHF 200.

We warmly encourage researchers working in relevant fields to take advantage of the extended deadline and submit their abstracts.

Important dates:
Abstract submission deadline: 6 September 2026;
Abstract acceptance notification: 27 September 2026;
Registration deadline: 10 November 2026.

Submit your abstract: https://sciforum.net/submissions/IOCLTC2026/link/1.

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact ioclt2026@mdpi.com.