The Call for Presentations for the 2026 FTM is currently open. Click here for more details.
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In May of 2025, the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) and the American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA) merged to form the Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA). MPMA is now the organizer of the Fall Technical Meeting, and both gear and bearing submissions are encouraged at this event.
The 2025 Fall Technical Meeting (FTM) will be on October 5-7, 2026, Monday through Wednesday.
All Fall Technical Meeting questions should be sent to FTM@motionpower.org.
CO-HOSTING WITH STLE
This year, the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) will cohost the FTM with MPMA. One session in the presentation track will be dedicated to STLE-curated content. Attendees can expect presentations in alignment with the STLE trends report, based on the following topics: AI and Digitalization; Manufacturing; Thermal Management; Decarbonization; and Megalibrary.
STLE members and those in the tribology and lubrication industry are also encouraged to submit abstracts related to gearing and bearings.
NEW FORMAT
For the first time in its history, the FTM will expand into a dual-track format. The first track will maintain the classic structure—featuring highly technical papers and presentations on new technologies, all peer-reviewed and indexed in Scopus. The second track will consist of presentation-only sessions focused on cutting-edge developments, innovative company solutions to market challenges, and emerging technologies poised to influence the future of the bearing and gear industries.
Hotel Information
Hilton Rosemont / Chicago O’Hare
5550 North River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
Discounted room rates at the Hilton Rosemont / Chicago O’Hare are available for $189 per night. The special rate is available until September 21, 2026.
By booking in the MPMA room block, you receive a variety of benefits, including guaranteed accommodations, better networking opportunities with your peers, special guest status at the host hotel, and flexible cancellation terms if your plans change. MPMA advises against booking hotel rooms through third party booking sites such as Hotels.com, as there may be hidden fees, limited flexibility, and fewer rewards. MPMA does not work with a housing company and only MPMA Staff will reach out to you with details regarding the room block; any other companies that reach out to you regarding room reservations may be fraudulent and are not endorsed by MPMA . If you need assistance with your accommodations or have issues with the booking link provided by MPMA, please contact events@mpma.org.
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