Tribology at the Low Countries conference

February 6, 2026 1 min read

Tribology at the Low Countries conference

The Tribology at the Low Countries conference is a prestigious meeting organized by Ghent University and the University of Twente under the umbrella of the Bond voor Materialenkennis.
This special edition is co-organized with the COST Action CA23155 (Ocean Tribology) consortium. By bringing together a pan-European network of researchers and industry professionals, we aim to bridge the established tribology community with the rapidly evolving challenges of marine and offshore technology.
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Engineering Sustainable Ocean Systems Through Tribological Innovation

Connecting European expertise to develop reliable, energy-efficient solutions for offshore wind, wave energy, and marine technologies.

COST

COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) is a funding agency for research and innovation networks. Our Actions help connect research initiatives across Europe and enable scientists to grow their ideas by sharing them with their peers. This boosts their research, career and innovation. www.cost.eu

COST Action CA23155

The main aim of this Ocean Tribology Center (OTC) COST Action is to create a pan-European-wide network of countries with a strong offshore affiliation for promoting collaboration and knowledge-sharing towards the development of sustainable, reliable and energy efficient ocean systems.

Action Detail
  • MoU - 068/24
  • CSO Approval date - 17/05/2024
  • Start date - 04/10/2024
  • End date - 03/10/2028