WELCOME TO ECOTRIB 2017
After twenty years, the European Conference on Tribology – ECOTRIB returns to Ljubljana, Slovenia, where the first conference of this series was successfully held in 2007. Since then, ECOTRIB has grown into an established and recognized European tribology conference series organized by the tribology societies of Austria, Italy, Slovenia, and Switzerland, with the event traditionally hosted by one of these countries every two years.
Following the Ljubljana meeting in 2007, the conference continued its rotation among the organizing countries. In recent years, ECOTRIB 2017 was held in Ljubljana, followed by ECOTRIB 2019 in Wien, Austria, ECOTRIB 2023 in Bari, Italy, and ECOTRIB 2025 in Zurich, Switzerland. The conference planned for 2021 in Italy had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was eventually held in 2023. In 2027, ECOTRIB returns once again to Slovenia, marking a special milestone for the conference series.
ECOTRIB is dedicated to presenting the latest advances in tribology research in Europe and worldwide, covering fundamental science as well as application-oriented developments. The conference provides a platform for discussing cutting-edge research beyond the state of the art, tracking the progress of research groups, highlighting the work of young scientists, and fostering strong connections with industry and emerging technological trends.
ECOTRIB 2027 will take place in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia and one of Europe’s most charming and vibrant cities. With nearly 300,000 inhabitants and more than 60,000 students, Ljubljana offers a lively yet compact atmosphere ideal for international conferences. Its picturesque old town along the Ljubljanica River, crowned by Ljubljana Castle, provides a welcoming setting for scientific exchange and social interaction.
