The Union of the European Lubricants Industry (UEIL) will celebrate it’s 60th Annual Congress from 15-17 October in Stresa Italy. As the event draws closer, UEIL’s President, Mattia Adani, gives more details about this landmark Congress.
Q: Mattia, the 60th UEIL Annual Congress will be held this year in Italy, a place very close to your heart. How does it feel to welcome the industry to your home country?
Mattia Adani: It’s truly a special moment for me, both professionally and personally. Stresa lies just a short drive from my company, and I’ve always believed this region reflects the very best of Italy: its natural beauty, its hospitality, and its deep roots in manufacturing and innovation. I’m honoured that we can bring the UEIL community here to celebrate our 60th Congress in such an inspiring setting.
Q: What makes this year’s Congress especially significant?
Adani: Sixty years is an incredible milestone. Since our first Congress we have been bringing together the European lubricants industry to navigate immense change together: from regulatory shifts and sustainability challenges to technological innovation and the evolving needs of our customers. This anniversary Congress is a moment to reflect on that journey, but more importantly, to look forward and discuss how we can shape the next decade of growth and transformation.
Q: What can attendees expect from this year’s event?
Adani: A strong technical and policy agenda, as always, but also a very warm Italian welcome! With the theme “Navigating transformation: sustainability, resilience and digitalisation in the lubricants industry,” we’ll discuss the challenges and opportunities that sustainability, digitalisation and international trade present for our industry.
The Congress will also provide the perfect backdrop for networking with industry leaders, experts, and innovators from across Europe and the world. And of course, you will not want to miss our celebratory Gala Dinner in the Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées, a luxury five-star hotel featured in Ernest Hemingway’s A Farewell to Arms.
Q: Any personal highlights or recommendations for visitors coming to Stresa?
Adani: Absolutely, Lake Maggiore is breathtaking. I highly recommend visiting Isola Bella and its baroque Palazzo Borromeo and Italianate garden, and I invite you to visit for a private tour as part of the President’s Reception. Why not also take a stroll through the historic town centre and try some local cuisine – I particularly recommend the region’s famous cured meats and cheeses!
For more information about the Congress, accommodation and the President’s Reception, please visit the link below…
