Swiss Tribology

The Swiss Tribology Association

was founded in 2006

at the EMPA in Dübendorf, Switzerland.

Our purpose is to promote the exchange of information and ideas between individuals and groups interested in tribology; to organize meetings and conferences on tribology for members and other interested persons; to promote cooperation in the field of tribology in applied and basic research as well as in teaching; to support and facilitate communication between business and academic research; to represent Switzerland in international tribology organizations.

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GfT and Swiss Tribology have submitted a joint bid to host the World Tribology Congress (WTC) 2030

The German Society for Tribology (GfT) and Swiss Tribology (ST) have jointly submitted a bid to host the World Tribology Congress (WTC) 2030.

The main congress is planned to take place in Munich, complemented by a satellite symposium in Zurich focusing on tribochemistry and tribocorrosion.

Well-established organizational structures, experienced committees, and close collaboration between academia and industry provide a strong foundation for a successful event.

WTC 2030 aims to bridge established tribology topics with forward-looking fields such as artificial intelligence, superlubricity, and defossilization, highlighting the role of tribology in addressing future technological and societal challenges.

The host venue will be selected during the ITC Executive Committee meeting on September 20, ahead of WTC 2026 in Rio de Janeiro.

For the latest information and a promotional trailer for the WTC 2030 bid, please visit:

www.wtc2030.org

GfT and ST welcome all forms of support and constructive feedback regarding the candidacy at info@wtc2030.org.