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9 – 11 Dec 2025 Dubai World Trade Centre

LABX Conference

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Sustainable Formulations for Future Mobility

Automechanika Dubai Lubricants Technology Conference

According to recent market research, the global lubricant additives market was valued at USD 17.7 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 23.5 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.2%, driven by rising demand for high-performance lubricants in automotive, industrial, and electric mobility applications.

The LABX Conference 2025 will delve into the latest developments transforming the industry — from advanced additive chemistry and evolving base oil requirements for EVs to innovations in formulation science, sustainability, digitalization, and smart manufacturing. This one-day conference will also spotlight cutting-edge additive technologies, digital formulation tools, and sustainable production practices designed to meet the evolving needs of internal combustion engines (ICE), hybrids, and electric vehicles, while addressing key challenges in blending, supply chain resilience, and the transition toward a circular economy.

Tailored for R&D experts, formulators, regulatory professionals, and sustainability leaders, the event provides a dynamic platform to exchange ideas, explore collaborations, and shape the lubricants roadmap for future mobility.

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Agenda

Location: PitStop 3 - Za'abeel Hall 3

Day 2 | Wednesday | 10 December 2025

Theme: Sustainable innovation & smart formulations for the future of mobility

11:30 - Global lubricants, additives & base oils outlook: Shifts, challenges & strategic drivers

Synopsis: Gain insights into the market forces, regional dynamics, and innovation trends reshaping the global lubricants and additives landscape.

Ali Al-Ganzory, Chief Executive Officer, G&B GlobalCorp

12:00 - Driving sustainability with lubricants

Synopsis: This session explores how lubricant companies are embedding sustainability across their operations — from formulation and production to lifecycle management — to reduce environmental impact and drive long-term value.

Joris van der List, Technology Manager, Q8Oils

12:30 - Green additives & biodegradable lubricants: Pioneering sustainability in automotive applications

Synopsis: Discover how eco-friendly additives and biodegradable lubricants are reducing environmental impact while ensuring performance.

Siddharth Sachdeva, Managing Director, Trinity Lubes & Greases FZC
Meenu Yadav, General Manager, DANA Lubricants Factory LLC
Mark Mathias, Sales Director, Barox GmbH

13:30 - Innovative lubricant formulation: Balancing performance, compliance, and additive synergy

Synopsis: Learn how formulators are designing lubricant solutions that deliver performance, meet regulations, and optimize additive interactions.

Usama Naseer, Senior Chemist, Atlantic Grease & Lubricants FZC

14:30 - Base oils for electric drivetrains: Thermal stability, dielectric strength & more

Synopsis: Explore the evolving requirements of base oils in EVs, focusing on thermal stability, dielectric strength, and material compatibility.

Samer Akram, Director, Unichem FZE

15:00 - Additive package engineering for multi-mode mobility: Challenges & strategies for ICE, hybrid & EV applications

Synopsis: Panel Discussion on the development of lubricant additives tailored to the distinct operational demands of internal combustion engines, hybrid systems, and electric vehicles, focusing on aspects like thermal stability, wear protection, and material compatibility.

Bhupinder Singh, Director – Global Lubricants & Base Oils Business Development, BluechemGROUP, Germany
Burny Johnson, Senior Vice President – Lubricants, Emirates Petroleum Company (PJSC) – Emarat

15:30 - Formulating the future: How additives, base oils & innovation will define lubricants 2030

Synopsis: Forward-looking panel discussion on how innovation in additives and base oils will shape sustainable, high-performance lubricants by 2030.

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