Provisional programme

Three days of talks, demos and good company

Thursday 16 & Friday 17 September 2027 · Venue Cymru, Llandudno, North Wales. From the lecture theatre to axe throwing, darts, pizza and the speakers’ gala dinner — here’s what’s taking shape. Speakers are being revealed one by one.

What's on

Everything under one roof

Two days of demos, talks and networking — plus the evening socials.

Exhibitor Arena

Live demos on the arena floor — touch it, test it, talk to the people behind it.

100-Seat Lecture Theatre

Talks, case studies and lessons learned from practitioners.

Free Lab Tour

See oil analysis up close — tick the box when you register.

Evening Socials

Axe throwing, digital darts, drinks & pizza and more.

Private Meeting Rooms

Bookable rooms for follow-on conversations away from the floor.

Mezzanine Hotdesk

A quiet spot to catch up on emails without leaving the event.

Pop-up Café & Bar

Coffee, food and a licensed bar between sessions.

Goody Bags

For delegates who pre-book online up to a week before.

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Agenda

The provisional programme

Day by day, from stand setup to the last talk — socials included.

📅 Provisional programme: times, sessions and socials may change as the event comes together. Mystery speakers are confirmed — we’ll reveal who they are soon.

Wed 15 Sept Exhibitor Setup & Welcome Evening

Evening

Speaker, Exhibitor and Golden Ticket VIP welcome dinner with live Band

Welcome drinks, evening meal and entertainment with a live band — bar open throughout the evening.

SocialExhibitors

Thu 16 Sept Event Day One — 10:00am to 4:00pm

10:00am

Doors open

Exhibitor arena live, goody bag collection for pre-booked delegates.

On the floor
All day

Talks and case studies

Live demos in the arena, presentations and case studies in the 100-seat lecture theatre.

Talk
All day

Pop-up café & bar

Pop-up café and bar, bookable private meeting rooms and the mezzanine hotdesk zone.

On the floor
4:00pm

Day one close

Logistics
Evening TBC

Axe throwing

It's surprising how a sharpened axe can really break down social barriers. Enjoy an evening of axe throwing and digital darts.

Social
Evening TBC

Pizza and drinks

Relaxed drinks and pizza to keep the conversations going. Details to follow.

Social

Fri 17 Sept Event Day Two — 9:00am to 1:00pm

9:00am

Doors open

Final morning of demos, talks and networking.

On the floor
1:00pm

Event close

Logistics
Speakers

Who you’ll hear from

7 speakers confirmed, 7 still to be revealed. Practical talks and case studies in the 100-seat lecture theatre.

Revealing soon

Confirmed speaker

Name revealed soon

On StageCondition monitoring

“History of Sensors”

Visiting Professor at the University of Central Lancashire and a Fellow of both the Institute of Physics and STLE. A physicist by background, he spent 30 years in the lubricants industry, including six years as Global Technology Manager for Shell’s Lubrication Science team, leading research into energy-efficient lubricants and sensors that monitor lubricant condition. His current research covers mixed and boundary friction, tribology in hydrogen-fuelled vehicles and predicting oil film thickness.

Revealing soon

Confirmed speaker

Name revealed soon

On ScreenLubrication management

“Is your oil killing your equipment?”

An internationally recognised authority in reliability and lubrication engineering, with more than 15 years’ industry experience. The first female ICML-certified Machinery Lubrication Engineer in the Caribbean, she has written several books, including on lubricant degradation, and is series editor of Empowering Women in STEM. She was named Engineer of the Year in 2024 and Machinery Lubrication Industry Leader of the Year in 2026.

Revealing soon

Confirmed speaker

Name revealed soon

On StageLubrication management

“Sustainability of Lubricants”

One of the world's most experienced ICML lubrication trainers, having delivered courses in more than 35 countries. A mechanical engineering graduate of the University of Cape Town, his career spans mining, contamination control, oil analysis product management and reliability consulting. He is a long-standing training partner of numerous laboratories, preparing engineers for ICML MLA I, MLA II and MLA III certification.

Revealing soon

Confirmed speaker

Name revealed soon

On StageReliability case study

“Why labs are missing failures”

An industry specialist in fluid analysis, condition monitoring and machinery reliability. He has extensive experience in oil analysis, laboratory development and diagnostic interpretation, and holds ISO 18436 Level 3 certification. An IMechE Oil Analysis trainer and BINDT Lubricant Analysis chair, and has developed innovative laboratory techniques and digital tools designed to improve the speed, accuracy and practical value of condition-monitoring programmes.

Revealing soon

Confirmed speaker

Name revealed soon

On ScreenLubrication management

“Varnish in Turbine Machinery”

A lubrication specialist with more than a decade of experience in lubrication and rolling bearings, including nine years as a Senior Application Engineer at SKF, where he specialised in bearing maintenance, lubrication and failure analysis. He is a certified Machinery Lubrication Engineer (MLE), Level III Machine Lubricant Analyst (MLA III) and Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS), and holds VIM and VPR varnish removal certifications. He focuses on lubrication management best practice that improves machinery reliability.

Revealing soon

Confirmed speaker

Name revealed soon

On StageReliability case study

“Condition Monitoring of Positive Displacement Pumps using Mixed Technologies”

More than 30 years’ experience in machinery troubleshooting, root-cause analysis and industrial reliability. His expertise includes vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis and ultrasound, with condition-monitoring programmes implemented at over 35 sites. He has held senior engineering and consultancy roles with British Steel, AV Technology and Bureau Veritas, and has also served as a Visiting Lecturer at The University of Manchester.

Revealing soon

Confirmed speaker

Name revealed soon

On StageAsset management strategy

“Using UOA as part of an Asset Condition Management strategy”

Global Subject Matter Expert for Lubrication Management at John Crane Business Solutions, focused on improving machinery reliability through optimised lubrication practices across critical industrial infrastructure. A time-served mechanical engineer, his career spans lubricant testing, industrial lubrication engineering, marine condition monitoring, maintenance strategy, training and classification support with Lloyd’s Register. He received the BINDT COMADIT Prize for his contribution to condition monitoring in the marine sector and chairs the ISO Working Group responsible for ISO 18436 Part 10 certification.

Exhibitors

Who you’ll meet

Solution providers in the exhibitor arena, ready to demo and talk through your problems.

Oil Analysis Laboratories
Founding Partner

Oil Analysis Laboratories

“Organiser of LubeWear Live”

Oil Analysis Laboratories is the organiser of LubeWear Live and an independent UK laboratory helping organisations turn oil and wear data into practical reliability decisions.

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RJW Engineering
Founding Partner

RJW Engineering

“Vibration technologies”

RJW Engineering is an independently owned engineering services company providing electrical, mechanical and electronic engineering support to industrial organisations. Its services span electric motor, pump, gearbox and generator repair, site engineering, balancing and alignment, lubrication services and shutdown support. RJW also has a strong reliability focus, offering vibration analysis, thermography, condition-based monitoring and predictive maintenance. It supports sectors including manufacturing, wind, marine, automotive, pharmaceutical, energy, food and chemical processing

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Gold Exhibitor
OMS LubriTek

OMS LubriTek

“Filtration in action”

OMS LubriTek is a Bradford-based oil management and lubrication specialist focused primarily on hydraulic machinery, particularly within the plastics injection, blow and compression moulding industries. They provide hydraulic oil analysis, filtration, oil changes, water-contamination removal, initial fills and waste-oil management, alongside supplying hydraulic oils, lubricants, greases, metalworking fluids and coolants. Their overall focus is improving oil cleanliness, extending oil and component life, reducing hydraulic-related downtime and helping customers manage lubrication as part of machinery reliability.

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Silver Exhibitor
Filtertechnik Ltd

Filtertechnik Ltd

“Fluid Condition Monitoring”

Filtertechnik specialises in filtration and fluid condition monitoring, helping businesses protect equipment and improve reliability. Our monitoring solutions measure particulate contamination, water content and oil condition, providing clear insights into fluid health. From portable analysers to continuous remote monitoring, we help you detect problems early, plan maintenance, reduce downtime and extend fluid and component life while lowering overall operating costs.

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Bronze Exhibitor
Lube Media

Lube Media

“Lube Industry Events & Memberships & Publications”

Official Media Partner Lube Media published by the UK Lubricants Association (UKLA) and the official journal of UEIL

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