The Bearing Show & Lubricant Expo North America is gearing up for an exciting return in 2026 – and we’re pleased to announce our first wave of confirmed speakers alongside the headline themes that will shape this year’s three-day conference.
Taking place at the heart of the bearing and lubrication value chains, the event connects design engineers, tribologists, R&D specialists, OEMs, component manufacturers, materials experts, and end-users to accelerate technical innovation, sourcing opportunities, and cross-industry collaboration.
With over 125 exhibitors, more than 80 expert speakers, and free registration now live, 2026 is set to be our most impactful edition yet.
Early Confirmed Speakers
We are delighted to welcome an initial roster of experts who bring deep technical knowledge spanning lubrication science, materials engineering, reliability, and industrial application performance:
- Jami Rice, Commercial Regulatory Manager, Lubricants Americas, Shell
- Chad Larish, Principal Engineer – Controls Division, Danfoss Power Solutions
- Christopher Lopez, Fleet Technology Engineer, Razor Labs
- David Turner, Senior Sector Manager, CITGO
- Carmen Betts, Senior R&D Chemist, Afton
- Jacob Bonta, Lead Formulation Scientist – Industrial Fluids & Greases, Americas, Valvoline
- Shubhamita Basu, Director, Engineered Fluids, Perstorp
- David Lawes, Chief Executive Officer, LPMA powered by Interchange 360
These speakers represent key voices influencing the fast-evolving intersection of lubricants, bearings, rotating equipment performance, tribology, and predictive maintenance.
Headline Topics Shaping the 2026 Conference
This year’s agenda focuses strongly on the technologies, operating conditions, and strategic factors redefining bearing reliability, life-cycle performance, and application-specific lubrication. Core themes include:
- Resilience in the North American lubrication ecosystem and implications for bearing supply chains
- Global regulatory changes – from REACH to PFAS – and their impact on bearing materials, lubricants, and market access
- Extended Producer Responsibility for lubricant packaging and the downstream effects on industrial and bearing applications
- Lubrication for evolving powertrain technologies, including ICE, hybrid, EV, and heavy-duty off-highway systems
- Evolving base oil technologies (synthetics, rerefined, and specialty fluids) and their impact on bearing performance
- Advances in metalworking fluids shaping component manufacturing and precision bearing production
- AI & Intelligent Systems for condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and lubricant optimization
- Reliability engineering through lubricant selection and best-practice lubrication management
- Emerging lubrication demands in hydrogen, ammonia, immersion cooling, and next-generation energy systems
- Technical case studies in bearing design, materials, tribology, and failure analysis
The full agenda – spanning bearings, lubrication, and real-world engineering challenges – will be released in January.
Why Attend The Bearing Show?
The Bearing Show is the only dedicated event in North America that unites the full bearing ecosystem with the lubricant technologies that underpin reliability, durability, and performance.
Across three days, attendees can:
- Explore 125+ exhibitors covering bearings, components, testing, materials, lubricants, and manufacturing technologies
- Learn from 80+ expert speakers presenting practical engineering insights and advanced R&D
- Network with peers across OEMs, industrial sectors, mobility, energy, heavy equipment, and more
- Discover solutions that reduce downtime, extend component life, and support future-ready design
- Participate in a conference ecosystem that matches bearing challenges with lubrication innovation
If your work touches bearings, rotating machinery, tribology, or reliability engineering, this is the place to be in 2026.
Registration Is Free – Secure Your Pass Today
Registration for The Bearing Show & Lubricant Expo North America 2026 is officially open.
Join thousands of engineers, specialists, and industry leaders as we connect the entire value chain and drive the next wave of innovation.
