State-of-the-Art Conference Program

The WTC III Organizers are proud to announce the unveiling of the technical program. An impressive lineup of technical committee organizers have shaped a state-of-the art program that aims to boost the global awareness and significance of tribology. The program features over 900 technical presentations, discussions of new applications, and a number of international organizations exhibiting their technologies and services. Click here to view the Technical Program.

Conference at a Glance

This international event will bring together tribology scientists, researchers and engineers from over 60 countries, as well as participants from over 35 cooperating associations. The conference and exhibition will offer a unique opportunity to foster cooperation and establish contacts with participants from all over the world. Conference participants will be able to talk directly with peers who are reporting new advances in research, initiating and managing projects, and implementing new methods and products. Click here to see the Conference at a Glance.

Give me one good reason …

By Edward P. Salek
Executive Director, STLE

During the past four years, I have served on the organizing team that has devoted hundreds of hours and spoken to thousands of people around the world about a project that now comes down to this one sentence: The Tribology Division of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE), in
association with the International Tribology Council (ITC), invite you to participate in the Third World Tribology Congress (WTC), to be held Sept.12-16, 2005, at the Hilton Washington Hotel in Washington, D.C. Read more.

Conference Registration

Advance Registration Deadline for Non-Presenting Members/Delegates is August 26, 2005.
After August 26, full and one-day conference registrations will incur a surcharge of $100 so register today!

Have you made your hotel reservation at the Washington Hilton yet? Here's three more reasons why you should!

Make a reservation to win 2 free nights!
Reserve your room now and you will be entered into a drawing for a complimentary two-night stay (room & tax only) courtesy of the Hilton Washington. The drawing will be held on August 29th and the winner will be informed via e-mail as well as announced at the Conference.

Win 150,000 Hilton Honors Points
Book your reservations by August 15th and earn your chance to win 150,000 Hilton Honor Points which are redeemable at any Hilton Hotel Worldwide! *

FREE Journal Subscription
If you're a FULL Conference Registrant and you stay at the Hilton Washington, you will receive a FREE one year personal, individual subscription to the ASME Journal of Tribology, online version only.**

Click here to reserve your room online.

What Washington, DC has to offer...

The venue for WTC III was carefully selected by the organizers in order to maximize the longer-term impact of this event on the larger scientific and business community. The high-profile environment of Washington DC presents an extraordinary opportunity to demonstrate the positive impact of tribology and tribology research on some of the world’s most urgent needs and challenges.

More about Washington, DC
Washington, DC is not only the proud home of the nation's capital, it is a sophisticated city in its own right. Beyond Washington DC's most familiar vistas, the capital city unwinds into a lively urban center. Casual cafes and upscale bistros line the trendy streets of Georgetown, while the downtown district sizzles with a host of new restaurants. Spontaneous Jazz notes tumble out the windows of U Street's nightclubs, while world-class performers take the stage at the highly acclaimed Kennedy Center. Kayakers tackle the Potomac River as it winds past the elegant marble tributes to America's great leaders. To find out more about what Washington DC has to offer, please visit its official tourism site.

WTC Authors

Need tips on preparing an interesting and informative presentation? Click here for oral presentation tips.

Need tips on how to prepare your poster and making an effective poster presentation? Click here for poster presentation tips.

If you require a letter of invitation from ASME for your VISA application, please submit a request for a Letter of Invitation