Humanity is facing urgent environmental and sustainability challenges. The need to decarbonise industrial processes, transportation, and energy production is more pressing than ever, while the responsible use of raw materials has become a crucial issue in modern engineering.

Tribology, the science of friction, wear, and lubrication, plays a key role in meeting these challenges by improving energy efficiency, extending the lifespan of components, and reducing material consumption. From low-friction coatings to sustainable lubricants, from advanced surface engineering to wear-resistant materials, tribology is at the heart of innovative solutions that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and optimise resource usage. Whether in wind energy, e-mobility, aerospace, or manufacturing, tribological advancements contribute significantly to a more sustainable future.

The 51^st Leeds-Lyon Symposium on Tribology 2026 will explore how tribology contributes to decarbonisation efforts across multiple sectors.

• Topics of interest include:
• Friction reduction for energy savings;
• Eco-friendly lubrication and sustainable materials;
• Tribology role in e-mobility and renewable energy technologies;
• Surface engineering to enhance durability and reduce material waste;
• Life cycle analysis of tribological systems.

The conference will take place at Valpré, near Lyon, from Wednesday, September 2^nd to Friday, September 4^th, 2026.

Those wishing to participate in the Leeds-Lyon Symposium on Tribology 2026 are invited to submit their abstract on this website, starting September 4^th, 2025 and by February 27^th, 2026, at the latest.