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# World Transplant Congress - AST & ASTS 2026 · Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Braz | TradeShowIntel

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# World Transplant Congress - AST & ASTS 2026

The 8th World Tribology Congress (WTC 2026) is scheduled for September 20-25, 2026, at the Windsor Convention & Expo Centre in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It focuses on tribology research for net-zero energy, featuring plenary speakers, scientific sessions, and an exhibition.
The 8th World Tribology Congress (WTC 2026) is scheduled for September 20-25, 2026, at the Windsor Convention & Expo Centre in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It focuses on tribology research for net-zero energy, featuring plenary speakers, scientific sessions, and an exhibition.

## Event details

- **Dates:** 20–25 Sep 2026

- **Location:** Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

- **Venue:** Windsor Convention & Expo Centre

- **Industry:** Tribology

- **Category:** conference

## Audience scale

- **Exhibitors:** 80+

- **Attendees:** 4,500+

## Why exhibit
Showcase your tribology products and innovations to a global audience of academic and industrial experts. Connect with key decision-makers and researchers focused on net-zero energy solutions. Gain visibility through sponsorship opportunities and direct engagement with potential collaborators.

## Why visit
Attend cutting-edge scientific sessions, plenary talks, and an exhibition covering the latest tribology research and technologies. Network with leading international experts and explore solutions for friction, wear, and lubrication challenges. Discover innovations driving energy efficiency and sustainability.

## Exhibitor profile

- Tribology instruments

- Lubricants

- Coatings

- Tribometers

- Materials characterization

- Surface engineering

## Visitor profile

- Tribology researchers

- Mechanical engineers

- Materials scientists

- Industrial lubrication specialists

- Energy efficiency consultants

- Academic professionals

## Industries

- Tribology

- Mechanical Engineering

- Materials Science