The 5th edition of the Tribology International Conference – Tribology 2026 will take place in Prague, Czech Republic. Following successful editions in Barcelona, Lisbon, Vienna, and Albufeira, the conference has become a leading international meeting point for researchers, academics, and industry professionals in the field of tribology.

Tribology 2026 will provide a vibrant platform to exchange knowledge, present the latest research, and foster collaborations, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, digitalisation, and industrial applications in line with Horizon Europe priorities.

The scientific program will include plenary lectures, keynote talks, oral and poster presentations across six main tracks:

• Fundamentals of Tribology & Advanced Surfaces
• Sustainable & Green Tribology
• Tribology in Energy & Climate-Resilient Systems
• Digitalisation, Modelling & Smart Tribology
• Health, Safety & Industrial Impact
• Testing, Measurement & Methodologies

Call for Abstracts

• Showcase your research to an international audience
• Present in 250+ oral and poster sessions
• Publication opportunities in peer-reviewed journals or proceedings
• Compete for Best Poster Awards
• Expand your professional network and visibility

Call for Plenary, Keynote & Invited Speakers

We invite distinguished experts from academia and industry to contribute as high-level speakers, sharing insights on the latest advances and challenges in tribology.

How to apply: Send your biography and proposed talk title to info@setcor.org

Call for EU Project Workshops & Focused Sessions

Propose a dedicated session or workshop to spotlight Horizon Europe projects, international collaborations, or emerging themes in tribology.

How to submit: Send your session proposal and organizer details to info@setcor.org