ITC Fukuoka 2023

25th-30th September 2023
Fukuoka International Congress Center, Fukuoka, Japan

The conclusion of ITC Fukuoka 2023 has hopefully left us all with fond memories and new ideas. We hosted 975 participants from 30 countries and regions, and saw 676 papers presented in 127 oral sessions and 3 poster sessions. We also had 6 luncheon seminars, more than 40 exhibitions, an evening forum, culture programs, tours, and a welcome reception and banquet.

The slogan of "Reunite, Invigorate, Create an Inspiring Future", and the conference logo of "UMEMUSUBI" (plum flower knot) expressed our strong desire to provide opportunities for our tribology colleagues to meet and talk in person in contrast to the trend of remote meetings in the internet era, to energize tribology with international collaboration under the shadow of increasingly unpredictable world affairs, and to discuss the future direction of tribology with an eye on sustainable development. We are pleased that the conference went well, and that it turned out exactly as we had hoped.

We thank all those who joined and contributed to the ITC for their engaging presentations, lively discussions, and useful exhibitions. We believe that the surrounding social exchanges were enjoyed by all and that many new friendships were formed. We thank everyone for making this event possible and for allowing us to contribute to international tribology once again.

We also thank the sponsors and exhibitors for their support, and the City of Fukuoka, the NSK Foundation for the Advancement of Mechatronics, and the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers for providing grants.

We hope to see you again in the near future!

Thank you so much.

Chair of ITC Fukuoka 2023
Joichi Sugimura

Accessible only to registered participants. Please note that we did not take photos in all sessions.

 News

One Day Tour  Tour Registration
2023 11 16 Publications updated.
2023 10 30 Photos uploaded.
2023 09 29 Award winners updated.
2023 09 12 Program updated.
2023 09 06 Sponsored Seminar and Exhibition updated.
2023 09 01 Evening Forum updated.
2023 08 10 Laboratory Tour of Tribology Research Group in Ito Campus, Kyushu University updated.
2023 07 24 Program updated.
2023 06 16 One day tour updated. Tour registration is now open.
2023 06 01 Scientific Program, Schedule and Presentation Guideline updated.
2023 05 22 Social Activities (Welcome Reception and Banquet) updated.
2023 02 28 Accommodation updated.
2023 01 30 Abstract submission deadline extended to 28th Feb. 2023.
2023 01 10 Registration updated.
2023 01 05 Online registration is now open.
2022 12 21 Abstract submission deadline extended to 31st Jan. 2023.
2022 12 08 Registration updated.
2022 09 29 Plenary Talks updated.
2022 08 10 Supported by updated.
2022 08 01 Abstract submission is now open.
2022 08 01 Application for a sponsorship is now open.
2022 08 01 Schedule, Plenary Lecture, Abstract submission, Technical sessions and Symposia, Awards, Publications, Guideline for sponsorship updated.
2022 06 22 Satellite Forum updated.
2021 10 20 1st Circular is now available.  
2021 10 20  HP Opened.

 Important Dates

Call for Papers :  1 August 2022 – 31 December 2022
Paper Acceptance :  Within two weeks after abstract submission
Online Registration Early Birds :  5 January 2023 – 30 June 2023
Regular :  1 July 2023 – 1 September 2023


 About FUKUOKA and LOGO

itc2023 logo
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In Japan, since ancient times there has been a tradition of using a decorative string called Mizuhiki for wrapping gifts. There are various motifs, materials, and ways of tying Mizuhiki, and each has its own particular meaning. The logo for the ITC Fukuoka 2023 is a graphic representation of a "plum knot" Mizuhiki, based on the motif of the plum, the prefectural flower of Fukuoka, where the conference will be held. The plum is a flower that endures the harsh winter and welcomes spring, expressing the joy of finally being able to reunite with friends. Once tied, the plum knot cannot be easily untied, and is therefore considered to be very auspicious, symbolizing "strong bonds," "protection from evil," and "better fortune."

ITC Fukuoka 2023
ITC Fukuoka 2023

25th-30th September 2023
Fukuoka International Congress Center, Fukuoka, Japan

The conclusion of ITC Fukuoka 2023 has hopefully left us all with fond memories and new ideas. We hosted 975 participants from 30 countries and regions, and saw 676 papers presented in 127 oral sessions and 3 poster sessions. We also had 6 luncheon seminars, more than 40 exhibitions, an evening forum, culture programs, tours, and a welcome reception and banquet.

The slogan of "Reunite, Invigorate, Create an Inspiring Future", and the conference logo of "UMEMUSUBI" (plum flower knot) expressed our strong desire to provide opportunities for our tribology colleagues to meet and talk in person in contrast to the trend of remote meetings in the internet era, to energize tribology with international collaboration under the shadow of increasingly unpredictable world affairs, and to discuss the future direction of tribology with an eye on sustainable development. We are pleased that the conference went well, and that it turned out exactly as we had hoped.

We thank all those who joined and contributed to the ITC for their engaging presentations, lively discussions, and useful exhibitions. We believe that the surrounding social exchanges were enjoyed by all and that many new friendships were formed. We thank everyone for making this event possible and for allowing us to contribute to international tribology once again.

We also thank the sponsors and exhibitors for their support, and the City of Fukuoka, the NSK Foundation for the Advancement of Mechatronics, and the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers for providing grants.

We hope to see you again in the near future!

Thank you so much.

Chair of ITC Fukuoka 2023
Joichi Sugimura

Accessible only to registered participants. Please note that we did not take photos in all sessions.

One Day Tour  Tour Registration

 News

2023 11 16
Publications updated.
2023 10 30
Photos uploaded.
2023 09 29
Award winners updated.
2023 09 12
Program updated.
2023 09 06
Sponsored Seminar and Exhibition updated.
2023 09 01
Evening Forum updated.
2023 08 10
Laboratory Tour of Tribology Research Group in Ito Campus, Kyushu University updated.
2023 07 24
Program updated.
2023 06 16
One day tour updated. Tour registration is now open.
2023 06 01
Scientific Program, Schedule and Presentation Guideline updated.
2023 05 22
Social Activities (Welcome Reception and Banquet) updated.
2023 02 28
Accommodation updated.
2023 01 30
Abstract submission deadline extended to 28th Feb. 2023.
2023 01 10
Registration updated.
2023 01 05
Online registration is now open.
2022 12 21
Abstract submission deadline extended to 31st Jan. 2023.
2022 12 08
Registration updated.
2022 09 29
Plenary Talks updated.
2022 08 10
Supported by updated.
2022 08 01
Abstract submission is now open.
2022 08 01
Application for a sponsorship is now open.
2022 08 01
Schedule, Plenary Lecture, Abstract submission, Technical sessions and Symposia, Awards, Publications, Guideline for sponsorship updated.
2022 06 22
Satellite Forum updated.
2021 10 20
1st Circular is now available. 
2021 10 20
HP opened.


 Important Dates

Call for Papers :
1 August 2022 – 31 December 2022
Paper Acceptance :
Within two weeks after abstract submission
Online Registration
Early Birds :
5 January 2023 – 30 June 2023
Regular :
1 July 2023 – 1 September 2023


 About FUKUOKA and LOGO

itc2023 logoume

In Japan, since ancient times there has been a tradition of using a decorative string called Mizuhiki for wrapping gifts. There are various motifs, materials, and ways of tying Mizuhiki, and each has its own particular meaning. The logo for the ITC Fukuoka 2023 is a graphic representation of a "plum knot" Mizuhiki, based on the motif of the plum, the prefectural flower of Fukuoka, where the conference will be held. The plum is a flower that endures the harsh winter and welcomes spring, expressing the joy of finally being able to reunite with friends. Once tied, the plum knot cannot be easily untied, and is therefore considered to be very auspicious, symbolizing "strong bonds," "protection from evil," and "better fortune."