Sustainable Formulations for Future Mobility
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.
Agenda
Location: PitStop 3 - Za'abeel Hall 3
12:30 - Keynote Address - Innovating at the molecular level: Redefining lubrication for the next mobility era
13:00 - 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
13:30 - 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.
Bhavika Sachdeva, Director, Trinity Lubes & Greases
14:00 - Smart additives for EVs: Enhancing performance while meeting thermal management needs
Synopsis: Examine the role of advanced additives in improving efficiency, thermal stability, and durability for electric drivetrains.
14:30 - Re-refining & additive compatibility: Circularity in lubricant lifecycle
Synopsis: Understand how re-refined base oils and additive compatibility are enabling sustainable, circular solutions in lubricant production.
15:00 - 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 of Operations, Unichem
15:30 - 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
16:00 - AI & automation in blending: Smarter manufacturing for complex additive packages
Synopsis: See how AI-driven tools and automation are streamlining blending processes and improving additive package consistency.
16:30 - 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.
Panelists:
- Ali Al-Ganzory, Chief Executive Officer, G&B GlobalCorp
- Eng. Kamal Eldin Hussein, General Manager, APSCO International
- Masood Hassan Qureshi, General Manager Operations, Technolube Dubai
17:00 - From lab to road: The future of automotive fluids
Synopsis: Explore breakthroughs in fluid innovation that bridge R&D with real-world performance for tomorrow’s mobility needs
17:30 - End of conference
2025 speakers
Eng. Kamal Eldin Hussein
General Manager, APSCO International
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