2026 UEIL Annual Congress
30 September – 2 October 2026, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
The 2026 UEIL Annual Congress will look towards the future and explore the theme “Formulating the future: Driving innovation for global competitiveness.”
Join us at the NH Barbizon Palace in the centre of Amsterdam, as we bring together industry leaders and experts to discuss the future of our industry in a period of increasing global competition. Sessions will focus on a wide-range of topics including international trade, innovation, sustainability and European policy.
The event promises a platform for networking, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration in a business-focused environment.
Registrations
Registrations are now open for the 2026 UEIL Annual Congress, secure your Earlybird ticket before 30 June!
All ticket prices include the Welcome and Gala dinners, as well as the Pre-Congress seminar.
The “Premium packages” include additional Gala dinner and President’s reception tickets for partners.
Programme
Congress theme: Formulating the future: Driving innovation for global competitiveness
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| Welcome reception and dinner Wednesday 30 September | 18:00 – 22:00 |
| Day 1 Thursday 1 October – Introductory session – Session 1: Trade and strategic independence – Session 2: EU policy update – Session 3: Innovation | 9:30 – 17:30 |
| Gala dinner Thursday 1 October | 19:00 – 23:00 |
| Day 2 Friday 2 October – Session 4: Global update – Session 5: Sustainability pathways | 9:30 – 13:30 |
Pre-congress President’s reception
Experience Amsterdam from its iconic canals at the President’s reception with UEIL’s President Mattia Adani. The luxury canal tour and aperitif will be followed by dinner at the Koninklijke Industrieele Groote Club in the famous Dam square.
Dress code: “Tenue de Ville”
The event will take place on Tuesday 29 September at 5:15pm. This event is reserved for ticket holders only.
Location & Accommodation
The five-star 17th century NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace hotel is located in the center of Amsterdam, just minutes walk from central station and 25-minutes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
To reserve the NH Barbizon Palace with UEIL’s preferential rates, please book via this link.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the UEIL Congress team (info@ueilcongress.org).
Gala Dinner
The Gala dinner is the social highlight of the Congress and a fantastic opportunity to network with other delegates and enjoy fine local cuisine and entertainment.
Lining Amsterdam’s Western canal and painted by Vincent van Gogh, the Koepelkerk will provide a unique and historic setting for our 2026 Gala dinner.
Gala dinner tickets are included in the price of a Congress ticket and can also be purchased separately for additional guests.
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Speakers
Mattia Adani
Mattia Adani is the President of UEIL – the European Union of the Lubricants Industry, the body representing at the European level the interests of the European lubricants industry.
Mattia is the owner and CEO of Nowal Chimica, an Italian SME, blender of lubricants, metalworking and other process fluids for the metalworking sector.
Mattia holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, Italy, a degree in Production Engineering from the Ecole Centrale Paris, France, and a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University, United States. He is a member of Italy’s Order of Merit.
Yelena Ageyeva-Furman
Yelena is a partner at Bain & Company, helping clients in chemicals, energy and industrials, with a specific focus on the lubricants value chain.
Her expertise is in business transformations and value creation, growth and commercial excellence. She has 25+ years of experience in industry and consulting, having worked at Kearney and Emerson prior to Bain.
Yelena has an MBA degree from Olin School of Business, Washington University, St. Louis, MO.
Stephan Baumgärtel
Dr. Stephan Baumgärtel is the Lubricants Manager at UNITI Bundesverband EnergieMittelstand e.V.. With extensive experience in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management, technical sustainability, lubricant technology and regulatory affairs, Stephan has a proven track record in leading technical groups and facilitating communication between industry stakeholders and policymakers.
Stephan holds an MSc and PhD in Chemistry from the University of Frankfurt.
Steffen Bots
Steffen Bots is vice president of global sales & R&D for ADDINOL Lube Oil GmbH in Leuna, Germany. He is the 2026-2027 president for the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE). Bots has been involved in the lubricants business for more than 20 years. His work focuses on technical sales support and market development. He received his master of business administration and engineering degree from the Munich University of Applied Science.
Jim Carroll
Jim Carroll is President of the Board of Directors of the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) and has served on the Board since 2020. Carroll has been with Schaeffer Manufacturing since 1998 and currently serves as Executive Vice President of Operations. He is responsible for production, internal and external laboratory services, field support to over 500 sales associates, quality control, R&D, customer incidents and internal engineering for the production plant as well as materials management and traffic management/logistics. He holds a Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS) certificate from the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers. Jim is a retired Colonel in the U. S. Army and spent 30 years in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve.
Tine Cattoor
Tine Cattoor is secretary-general of Lubricants Association Belgium (LAB) and director product policy in essenscia, the Belgian federation for the chemical industry, plastics and life sciences. Tine holds a Master of Bioscience engineering in environmental technologies from the K.U.Leuven. She actively engages with Belgian and EU policymakers to promote a workable and innovation-friendly regulatory framework. Tine is also for many years involved in several UEIL committees, contributing to regulatory, sustainability, and technical discussions shaping the future of the sector.
Terry Dicken
Terry Dicken is a Chartered chemist and holds a BSc (Hons) degree in applied chemistry and an MSc in Instrumental chemical analysis. He has worked in the lubricants industry for almost 50 years in research and development, technical services & marketing and technology transfer.
Currently, he is Managing Director of Global Lubricants Ltd, a speciality lubricants company he founded in the UK in 1997, but also works as an independent consultant for several companies on REACH compliance, product development and plant construction.
He has published many papers on lubrication and is a regular speaker at international conferences.
Terry has been Chairman of ELGI (European Lubricating Grease Institute) since 1998 and is also Chairman of the Institute of Energy’s cutting fluids test methods panel, STC5, a role he has fulfilled since the early 80s, and he established and was first Chairman of ASTM – M committee for aviation greases.
Marco Digioia
Marco Digioia was appointed as President of ATIEL the Technical Association of the European Lubricants Industry in 2018. A Brussels-based transport industry expert, Marco has 20 years’ experience of operational management, positioning and lobbying in Brussels on behalf of sector associations.
Prior to his appointment, Digioia was Director for Government Affairs at Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and member of the European Sustainable Shipping Forum and other EU Commission working groups.
Prior to that, he worked for several transport organizations at the national and European level and was also expert representing businesses at the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN).
He holds a Master’s Degree in Law with a Specialization in European Affairs, International Relations and Diplomacy.
Markus Garb
Markus Garb is the Vice President Sustainability and Chief Sustainability Officer at FUCHS SE. He is a passionate driver of sustainability standards in the lubricants industry. With an academic background in Mechanical Engineering, Markus Garb began his professional career in the automation industry. Entering FUCHS in 2003, Markus has since spent 16 years in Automotive Lubricants Product Management for FUCHS Schmierstoffe GmbH, starting with application-focused technical roles on engine oils and transmission fluids and successively assuming management roles such as European and Global Product Manager Automotive. Since 2019 Markus Garb works for FUCHS SE and in May 2020, he took over responsibility for FUCHS’ Corporate Sustainability activities. For many years, Markus Garb has been serving the European Lubricant Associations ATIEL and UEIL in various roles, today he is the Chair of the Joint Sustainability Committee of ATIEL and UEIL.
Adrian Hill
Adrian Hill is Group Technical Director at Morris Lubricants, with overall responsibility for the company’s technical strategy, product development, technical service, laboratory operations, and training functions. He leads the formulation, validation, and approval of automotive, industrial, and specialist lubricants, ensuring that products meet evolving OEM requirements and international performance standards.
In an ever-changing global market with a focus on sustainability and regulatory readiness, emphasis is on lower emissions, improved energy efficiency and compatibility with emerging powertrain technologies. With over 40 years of extensive experience across lubricant technology and manufacturing, Adrian plays a key role in driving innovation, supporting customers, and maintaining Morris Lubricants’ reputation for technical excellence and reliability.
Valentina Serra-Holm
Valentina Serra-Holm is Head of Engineered Fluid Solutions at Perstorp, a leading specialty chemicals innovator.
She has nearly 30 years’ experience in the lubricant and chemical industry, boasting several senior technical and commercial roles at Nynas, Calumet, and Blaser Swisslube. She is currently the Honorary President of UEIL. Valentina holds a MS degree in Chemical Engineering and a PhD degree in Chemical Plants from the Polytechnic of Turin (Italy), as well as a PhD degree in Chemical Reaction Engineering from Åbo Akademi (Finland). She is the author of numerous scientific and technical publications, patents, and international presentations in the field of specialty fluids.
Elisa Swanson-Parbäck
Elisa Swanson-Parbäck is Business Development Director for sustainable Engineered Fluids and Synthetic Lubricants at Perstorp. Since joining the company in 2018, she has worked across multiple market segments and led digital transformation initiatives. Her current focus is on advancing Perstorp’s sustainability agenda and supporting the lubricants industry’s transition towards net zero.
She is actively engaged in industry collaboration through the ELGI Sustainability Task Force and the ATIEL & UEIL Joint Sustainability Committee (JSC), contributing to the development of harmonised approaches to sustainability and product carbon footprint methodologies within the European lubricants sector.
Prior to Perstorp, she held senior marketing roles at Axis Communications. She holds master’s degrees in Business Administration and in Work and Organisational Psychology from Lund University, Sweden.
David Wright
David Wright is Director General of the United Kingdom Lubricants Association, the representative trade body for the industry in the United Kingdom. The UK Lubricants Association actively represents member company’s interests both at home and overseas and is actively on matters impacting the industry, through participation and consultation, representation and lobbying to UK and European Government and industry authorities.
Sponsorship
For sponsorship opportunities, please consult the 2026 UEIL Sponsorship Brochure below.
For more information or to express your interest, please reach out to the UEIL Congress Team at info@ueilcongress.org.
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We are delighted to introduce you to the sponsors of the 2026 Annual UEIL Congress
Diamond Sponsor
Since 1955, Wolf Oil Corporation has been at the forefront of lubricant innovation as one of Europe’s leading independent manufacturers. With 70 years of expertise, we are proud to be a “pure player” in our industry, dedicated to developing technology-enhanced, cutting-edge lubricants.
With a portfolio of over 450 products, covering all segments and applications, we are bringing products to market that are developed in our own research & development center and tested in the most high-performance conditions—both on and off the track. This ensures that every solution we deliver meets the highest standards of quality at every stage of production.
Through innovative lubricant and fluid solutions, we drive performance. Our passion for excellence and commitment to sustainability ensure lasting value for our partners and stakeholders.
Wolf Oil Corporation is kindly sponsoring the Gala Dinner.
Gold Sponsor
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Lubricant Expo is Europe’s largest exhibition and conference dedicated to the entire lubricants value chain. It brings together solution providers, end-user buyers, and stakeholders from across the chemical and equipment supply sectors, drawing thousands of engineers and executives from around the world.
Visitors from both the lubricant industry and end-user markets will discover a comprehensive showcase of technologies, including finished lubricants, additives, manufacturing equipment, process machinery, condition monitoring, automation, testing and analysis, data systems, application technologies, and more.
Lubricant Expo is kindly sponsoring the Welcome Dinner.
Since 1936, Blaser Swisslube has stood for lubricant solutions that offer measurable added value and are gentle to people and the environment. The family-owned Swiss company develops, produces and sells a comprehensive range of metalworking fluids for a variety of industries. With a team of application experts, customized services and excellent products, Blaser Swisslube helps manufacturers fully capitalize on the potential of their machines and tools and turn the metalworking fluid into a key success factor – a Liquid Tool.
Blaser Swisslube is kindly sponsoring the Gala Dinner Afterparty.
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FUCHS is a global Group with German roots that develops, produces and distributes lubricants and related specialties. It has over 65 operating companies and more than 6,700 employees worldwide. The FUCHS product program comprises more than 10,000 products and related services in six key categories: Automotive Lubricants, Industrial Lubricants, Lubricating Greases, Metal Processing Lubricants, Special Application Lubricants, and Services.
In close cooperation with its customers, FUCHS develops holistic, innovative, and tailor-made solutions for the most diverse applications. As a lubricant manufacturer, FUCHS stands for performance and sustainability, for safety and reliability, for efficiency and cost savings. FUCHS stands for a promise: technology that pays back.
Present in the BENELUX for 45 years, FUCHS supports local industry with high-quality products and specialized technical service, contributing to the sustainable growth of its partners.
FUCHS is kindly sponsoring the welcome coffee on Thursday 1 October.
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Many years of experience, specialist know-how and intensive research & development make Oest Lubricants one of the most important manufacturers of high-quality lubricants. With numerous patents and more than 700 formulations, the product range includes a broad assortment of lubricant solutions for the automotive, industrial and metalworking sectors.
Oest Lubricants is kindly sponsoring a coffee break on Thursday 1 October.
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Chevron is one of the largest producers of premium Group II and Group III base oils with a global slate of products having the same specifications from multiple plants. This gives customers better supply reliability and reduced complexity. To shorten supply chain, we have built a network of regional supply hubs centrally located near the world’s largest lubricant markets. Our base oils are suitable for more than 90% of the worlds formulating needs for automotive and industrial lubricants. We work closely with additive companies, original equipment manufacturers and industry groups such as API, SAE, ILSAC and ACEA in developing formulations meeting approvals for the latest industry specifications. To find out more visit www.chevronbaseoils.com.
Chevron is kindly sponsoring a coffee break on Thursday 1 October.
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Zeller+Gmelin Group is represented internationally in 19 countries. Together with our subsidiaries and many partners, we deliver our high-quality lubricants to more than 80 countries. Whether it is high-quality industrial lubricants, greases, Divinol lubricants and release agents or chemical products, for more than 150 years Zeller+Gmelin is the competent partner for the highest demands.
Zeller+Gmelin is kindly sponsoring a coffee break on Friday 2 October.
Ergon is a family of companies built to serve industries essential to global manufacturing and infrastructure. For seven decades, we have been delivering innovative products and service solutions for ever-changing needs.
A well-diversified organization, Ergon is engaged in a number of industries related to the refining and marketing of specialty oils, asphalt, thermoplastic resins, petrochemicals, propane, and the necessary infrastructure to support those businesses.
Ergon is kindly sponsoring the lanyards.
Since 1906, Kroon-Oil has become one of the leading lubricant manufacturers in Europe. With our own experienced production facilities and an extremely driven sales and marketing team, Kroon-Oil introduced many market innovations over the last decades. Kroon-Oil as a company and brand are highly valued by professionals all over the world. It is our daily call to live up to our slogan: THE EXPERTS’ CHOICE.
Thanks to short lines of communication and its own laboratory and R&D facilities, the brand stays closely attuned to technological and market developments. For many years, this has resulted in high-end lubricants and state-of-the-art packaging lines across numerous sectors and markets.
Kroon Oil is kindly sponsoring delegate bag inserts.
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Media Partners
ATIEL is the technical and innovative hub of the manufacturers, the developers, and marketers in the European Lubricants industry. By drawing on the technical know-how of its membership, ATIEL promotes consensus on key technical, product stewardship and sustainability issues. It ensures that engine oils continue to contribute to improved wear protection, deposit control, lower emissions and fuel economy CO2 emissions reduction. For further information please visit www.atiel.eu
F&L Asia Ltd stands at the forefront of innovation and thought leadership in the global fuels and lubricants industry. As a premier publishing and events company, we are dedicated to fostering connections, facilitating groundbreaking discussions, and highlighting the latest advancements that drive our sector forward. With a rich legacy of curating influential content and orchestrating seminal events, F&L Asia Ltd is not just a platform but a catalyst for progress, innovation, and collaboration among industry professionals worldwide. Our commitment to excellence and our passion for knowledge dissemination make us the go-to resource for industry insights, trends, and networking opportunities.
Since 1948, the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) has been the voice of member companies that produce more than a quarter of the automotive lubricants and three-quarters of the metalworking fluids in North America for customers who use their products to improve performance and increase efficiency.
ILMA members make specialized lubricants for everything from backhoes to bone screws. Their products keep planes in the air; cars on the road; and the machines in businesses, households and hospitals running efficiently. Without lubricants and metalworking fluids, North American businesses and manufacturing would grind to a halt.
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Lube Magazine is THE European lubricants industry magazine and the official journal of UEIL, the European Lubricants association. Distributed to over one hundred countries around the globe, it provides a European perspective on the global lubricants industry. Lube magazine is a bi-monthly publication available both in print and digital which can be read online and is published on behalf of UEIL by UKLA.
Since 2016, Lubricant World has been one of the major sources of industry news that brings together the entire lubricant sector on the same platform. Focusing on the latest developments of the industry, it appeals to more than 10,000 sector representatives in over 40 countries. Gathering together all segments of the lubricant industry with its bimonthly magazine, news portal and social media presence, Lubricant World stands out as the reference source for both lubricant producers and consumers.
Lubes’n’Greases is LNG Publishing’s flagship, award-winning, independent monthly magazine for and about the global lubricants industry. On the first of every month, print and digital editions deliver hard news, features and informed opinions covering automotive and industrial lubricants, metalworking fluids, greases, base stocks, additives, packaging, biodegradable and synthetic products, companies, people, issues and trends affecting the industry.
Lubricant Expo is Europe’s largest exhibition and conference dedicated to the entire lubricants value chain. It brings together solution providers, end-user buyers, and stakeholders from across the chemical and equipment supply sectors, drawing thousands of engineers and executives from around the world.
Visitors from both the lubricant industry and end-user markets will discover a comprehensive showcase of technologies, including finished lubricants, additives, manufacturing equipment, process machinery, condition monitoring, automation, testing and analysis, data systems, application technologies, and more.
Which companies will you meet?
To be published before the Congress
