Call for Papers

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CALL FOR PAPERS

Submit Your Abstract for the 2026 Fall Technical Meeting

The Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance invites industry professionals, researchers, and technical experts to submit abstracts for the 2026 Fall Technical Meeting. 

This event brings together the gear and bearing communities to share knowledge, present new research, and explore emerging technologies shaping the future of mechanical power transmission manufacturing. 
 

2026 Fall Technical Meeting
October 5–7, 2026 (Monday–Wednesday)
Hilton Rosemont / Chicago O’Hare 
Rosemont, IL 

Location: 
Hilton Rosemont / Chicago O’Hare

Rosemont, IL 

Dates: 
October 5-7, 2026 

Registration Deadline: 
Registration Opens Soon 

Room Block Deadline: 
September 21, 2026

Submission Guidelines

Before submitting your abstract, please review the full Call for Papers document to understand all requirements and expectations. 

  • A new submission platform is being used for 2026  
  • All users will be required to create a new account  
  • Incomplete submissions will not be accepted  
  • Please do not submit duplicate abstracts 

Submission Resources

Access additional materials to help guide your submission: 

Co-Hosted with STLE

The Fall Technical Meeting is co-hosted with the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE). A dedicated session will feature STLE-curated content aligned with key industry trends, including: 

  • AI and digitalization  
  • Manufacturing  
  • Thermal management  
  • Decarbonization  
  • Megatrends shaping the industry  

Professionals in tribology, lubrication, gearing, and bearings are encouraged to submit abstracts aligned with these topics. 

Ready to Submit

Begin your abstract submission using the official submission platform. 

If you need assistance with the submission process or have questions, please use the support form for help.