Lube Media Conference Programme

Session 1 - 10th June 2026

08:00
Registration & Networking Breakfast
09:00
Opening Statements
Harald Oosting (President, UKLA) and David Wright (Director General, UKLA)
09:15
Market Transformation & AI: The Future of Mobility and Industry

Keynote Speaker
09:45
Executive Panel: Navigating Market Transformation
Moderator: Mattia Adani (President, UEIL)

with Andrew Goddard (Executive Chairman, Morris Lubricants)
10:30
Coffee & Networking Break

Session 2 - 10th June 2026

11:00
Sustainability in Action: Tools for Transformation
Micro Solutions for Macro Challenges: presentations and case studies from:
  • Paul Booth (Managing Director, GB Lubricants)
  • Vladimir Dhondt (Head of Sales, AVISTA Green)
  • Yana Wilkinson (Global Lead and VP, Energy Practice, Kline + Company)
12:00
Industrial & Additives Spotlight – Beyond Automotive: Meeting the Needs of Industry
Perspectives from:
  • Sinead Adamski (Global Product Development Director, Infineum)
12:30
STEM & Skills Update – Engaging the Next Generation Workforce & How to get involved
Tina Reading (Lube Magazine Editor, Lube Media/UKLA)

Short update on STEM pathways, AI skills, and talent pipeline
12:45
Networking Lunch & Exhibitor Showcase

Session 3 - 10th June 2026

14:00
The Customer Voice – “End-User Expectations in a Transforming Market”
Rupinder Sodhi (Head of Marketing Europe, Moove)

What customers want, their challenges, and how suppliers align value
14:30
Market & Customer Engagement Panel: Capturing and Creating Customer Value in a Changing World”
Moderator: Mike Bewsey (CEO, Duckhams Oil)

with Rupinder Sodhi (Head of Marketing Europe, Moove), Steve Knapp (Plan. Grow. Do.)
15:10
Energy Transition Panel – Hydrogen, Electrification & Beyond: Lubricants in the Energy Shift” Moderator
Moderator: Emma Guthrie (CEO, Hydrogen Energy Association)
15:40
Market Outlook – Global Lubricants Update in a Transforming World
Gabriella Twining (Global Editor Base Oils, Argus Media)
16:05
Regulation & Global Perspectives – Rules, Risks & Opportunities in a Changing Market
Stephan Baumgartel (Manager, Lubricants, UNITI)

Regulatory updates and industry implications
16:30
Closing remarks and thank you
David Wright (Director General, UKLA)
16:35 - 18:00
Networking reception

Drinks & canapés with industry leaders