Saturday, September 28
6:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Shotgun at 7:30 a.m.)
ILMA Foundation Golf Tournament
Teams of four will compete on Torrey Pines Golf Course, long recognized as one of the nation's premier golf facilities. With majestic views of the Pacific Ocean, Torrey Pines is host to the annual Farmers Insurance Open and the U.S. Open. Coffee will be provided before you get on the bus at 6:00 a.m from the Loews. Hot continental breakfast will be provided at the course. Registration also includes greens fees, cart fee, a sleeve of golf balls and two drink tickets per person. This event will sell out (only 80 spots available) so reserve your spot ASAP!
Sponsored by Vanderbilt Chemicals
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
ILMA Base Camp / Registration
ILMA Base Camp is your Engage meeting hub to check-in or register, find ILMA staff, grab a refreshment or snack, learn all about ILMA's mobile app, network with attendees, browse sponsor tabletop displays and more.
Base Camp sponsored by HF Sinclair; refreshments sponsored by American Refining Group; snacks sponsored by Omni Specialty Packaging
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Networking & Refreshments in Base Camp
A perfect time for mingling with peers, scheduling business meetings, grabbing a refreshment before speed networking or browsing sponsor tabletop displays.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Speed Networking
Shake up your routine and start a conversation with someone new. Participants will be randomly paired for 3-minute rounds. You never know who you’ll meet – a supplier, customer, or your new best friend. Limit one participant per company.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
ILMA CEO Meet & Greet
Meet ILMA's chief executive officer, Holly Alfano, in Base Camp for an opportunity to ask questions, offer feedback, or address any concerns pertaining to ILMA, your company's membership, and the industry at large. Whether seeking clarifications or simply wishing to connect, your presence is valued and welcomed.
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Networking Lunch Buffet
Relax and enjoy some lunch with friends and colleagues.
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
SHERA Committee Meeting
Make sure you’re up to date on the latest regulatory proposals affecting our industry. The information shared among members in this forum helps ILMA speak to regulators with authority. All are welcome.
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Engine & Transmission Committee Meeting
Engine oil and transmission fluid stakeholders will meet to discuss the most pressing issues for this industry segment. All are welcome.
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
New Member & First-Time Attendee Reception
Calling all newbies! Wondering how to make the most of your first ILMA meeting experience? Take advantage of the opportunity to mix and mingle with ILMA Board members, committee chairs and top tier sponsors to find out what ILMA and ILMA meetings are all about.
Sponsored by Functional Products
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Opening Reception
Celebrate the start of ILMA Engage with some networking, drinks and light fare while watching the sun set over picturesque Coronado.
Sponsored by Radco
Sunday, September 29
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
ILMA Base Camp / Registration
ILMA Base Camp is your Engage meeting hub to check-in or register, find ILMA staff, grab a refreshment or snack, learn all about ILMA's mobile app, network with attendees, browse sponsor tabletop displays and more.
Base Camp sponsored by HF Sinclair; refreshments sponsored by Allegheny Petroleum; snacks sponsored by Omni Specialty Packaging
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Manufacturing Member Business Meeting & Breakfast (Manufacturing Members Only)
Grab a bite to eat and get the lowdown on all of ILMA's activities and where your membership dollars are going. Ask ILMA leadership your questions about Association operations and leadership.
Sponsored by Sea-Land Chemical Company
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast Buffet
Enjoy the most important meal of the day as you plan your time ahead with your colleagues or take advantage of a networking opportunity.
Sponsored by Sea-Land Chemical Company
9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
General Session with Keynote Speaker Frank Luntz
Find out what Americans really want in the lead-up to the 2024 election. With plenty at stake for the country and for your business, you won’t want to miss this insightful keynote for a peek at what might be coming in November. With opening remarks from ILMA CEO, Holly Alfano, and ILMA President, Catharine Golden.
Sponsored by Ergon
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
ILMA Book & Film Club
Enjoy light bites and refreshments over engaging discussion on:
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Exiles by Jan Harper [Book]
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The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer [Book]
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I'm Glad My Mother Died by Jennette McCurdy [Book]
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid [Book]
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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus [Book and series on Apple TV]
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The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave [Book and series on Apple TV]
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The Upside [Film on Hulu]
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What Happened on Monday [Film on Netflix]
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The Grand Seduction [Film on Prime]
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The INtouchables [French film on Prime, YouTube]
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
MWF Committee Meeting
The Metalworking Fluids (MWF) Committee follows issues concerning manufacturers and suppliers in the metalworking lubricants sector. All are welcome.
Sponsored by Master Fluid Solutions
12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Lunch Session
Gain invaluable insights into the industry's foremost topics during this plated lunch session.
Sponsored by Motiva Enterprises
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Innovative Business Council
Are you ready to help spread the word about our industry among young people across the world? Dive into ILMA’s new global social media initiative to promote the lubricants industry, which this committee will spearhead on behalf of ILMA. All are welcome.
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Global Affairs & Trade Committee Meeting
If your company does or is considering doing business internationally, this is the forum for you. Come get the latest information on shipping, sanctions compliance, global chemicals registration and more. All are welcome.
3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sustainability Committee Meeting
With sustainability and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations becoming increasingly important for business success, this group aims to help ILMA members leverage sustainability to meet their long-term goals and objectives. Get in at the ground level and help shape the direction of this important new committee. All are welcome.
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Networking Reception & Dinner
Bar sponsored by Afton Chemical Corporation ; dinner sponsored by SK Enmove; activities & decor sponsored by Infineum
Monday, September 30
8:00 a.m. – Noon
ILMA Base Camp / Registration
ILMA Base Camp is your Engage meeting hub to check-in or register, find ILMA staff, grab a refreshment or snack, learn all about ILMA's mobile app, network with attendees, browse sponsor tabletop displays and more.
Base Camp sponsored by HF Sinclair; refreshments sponsored by Daubert Chemical; snacks sponsored by Omni Specialty Packaging
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Networking Breakfast Buffet
Seize the final day of the meeting and meet someone new over breakfast.
Sponsored by Blue Tide Environmental
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Supplier Committee Meeting
This group is dedicated to finding ways ILMA Supplier members can support Manufacturing members in varied and creative ways. Learn what’s been done in the past and brainstorm new ideas.
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
#LubeTrends Live – ILMA Town Hall Panel
Sponsored by Chevron Oronite
10:40 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
ILMA Express Talks
Don't miss these three bite-size sessions that get you the information you need in just 20 minutes so you can get back to doing business, better informed. Stop by for one or maximize your intel with all three.
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Farewell Happy Hour
Sponsored by Penthol
Tuesday, October 1
8:00 a.m. – Noon
ILMA Base Camp / Registration
ILMA Base Camp is your Engage meeting hub to check-in or register, find ILMA staff, grab a refreshment or snack, learn all about ILMA's mobile app, network with attendees, browse sponsor tabletop displays and more.
Base Camp sponsored by HF Sinclair; refreshments sponsored by Daubert Chemical; snacks sponsored by Omni Specialty Packaging
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.