Connect with Leaders Driving the Base Oil & Lubricant Industry

For 30 years, this has been the place for the conversations that shape the global base oils and lubricants market. Away from the noise, leaders from across the entire industry meet face-to-face to strike deals, renew partnerships, and chart the course for the year to come.

Do Business, Not Just Networking: Have the private, high-value conversations that drive contracts, renew partnerships, and shape the market all in one place.

Meet senior decision-makers: Join +600 industry leaders to have the conversations that turn into contracts.

Start the Year Ahead of the Curve: Kick off 2026 with insider intelligence, trusted relationships, and the momentum to move your business forward.

Register before 17th October to save $300 with Super Early Bird!

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Shaping the Market for 30 Years

In 2026 we mark 30 years of the ICIS World Base Oils & Lubricants Conference, this is where the industry’s most influential leaders meet, make decisions, and shape the future.

Three decades of insight, connections, and market-shaping expertise mean that every session, conversation, and networking opportunity is designed to future-proof your strategy and keep you ahead in a fast-moving, volatile market.

Don’t just watch the industry evolve, be part of the group that drives it forward.

Discover What's On In 2026 to Help You Drive Your Business Forward

Networking Events

Experience exclusive, high-calibre networking events where industry leaders make the decisions which guide the year ahead, build powerful partnerships, and unlock opportunities that drive lasting success.

One connnected space

Live Podcasts

Catch live recordings from Beyond the Blend, Lubricant Live, and the ICIS Podcast during the event. Gain exclusive knowledge about the people driving the industry and why their making the decisons they are, meaning you can anticipate and predict future opportunities.

Insight that matters

Workshops & Training

Join the exclusive new workshop, The Buyer Revolution, is launching in 2026. You can be part of expert-led workshops and training sessions designed to sharpen your market knowledge, build practical skills, and give you tools you can apply long after the conference ends.

Insight that matters

Who Will You Meet In 2026?

Attendee Seniority

Key themes for 2026

30 years of global change: What history tells us about the future+

Learn how industry leaders are navigating shorter cycles, new supply patterns and rising geopolitical risks to stay ahead in a rapidly changing market. Gain insights, anticipate change and make smarter decisions that protect and grow your business.

Strategies for a Volatile Market+

Discover how to turn market volatility into opportunity. Learn strategies to manage risk, strengthen resilience, and make smarter decisions that protect and grow your business.

The Future of Formulation +

Learn how the latest technologies and innovations are reshaping lubricants. Gain insights to stay ahead on formulation, sustainability, and compliance, and discover strategies to meet evolving market and OEM demands.

Grow your business at ICIS events

At the 30th ICIS World Base Oils and Lubricants Conference, a range of sponsorship options are available to suit different budgets and objectives. Whether you are aiming for maximum exposure, focused networking or a strong exhibition presence, our tailored packages are designed to deliver real impact.

Market announcements: Increase brand exposure and generate new business by showcasing your product launches and innovations at World Base Oils

Celebrate milestones: Build your brand and cement yourself as a market leader by celebrating your successes alongside customers, partners and colleagues.

Generate business opportunities: Streamline your sales pipeline, pitch to the entire value chain and meet with hundreds of clients face to face in one week.

30th ICIS World Base Oils and Lubricants Conference