Venue
Libo International Hotel
No. 1 Hengzhou Avenue, Zhuhui District
Hengyang City, Hunan Province
P.R. China
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Please click on below button to download the registration form and return the completed form to (Tony) Tong Lidong. His email is mentioned on the registration form.
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About the Conference
The 5th International Symposium on Zinc Smelting, Recycling and Environmental Protection ranks among the world’s most influential technical‑focused events for the zinc sector. Taking place in Hengyang, Hunan Province (China), November 10‑13, 2026, this symposium is technically steered by the International Zinc Association (IZA), with Zhuzhou Smelter Group as co‑organizer.
As the world’s sole organization dedicated to safeguarding the interests of zinc and its users, IZA provides a forum for the zinc industry to analyze and anticipate issues affecting zinc globally and to ensure a timely and appropriate response. IZA’s mission is to provide global leadership, coordination, and value on strategic issues for the zinc industry, including market development, license to operate, communications, and sustainability.
Zhuzhou Smelter Group Co., Ltd. is a co-organizer of this conference. 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of Zhuzhou Smelter Group. As the cornerstone enterprise of China's zinc processing industry, it has witnessed the complete journey of China's zinc industry — growing from scratch and developing from weakness to strength. Hailed as the cradle of China's zinc processing industry, Zhuzhou Smelter has laid the industrial foundation for zinc processing technologies, comprehensive resource recovery and environmental governance in China. It has also cultivated a large pool of technical and management talents for smelters nationwide. Professionals from Zhuzhou Smelter are spread across major lead and zinc smelting bases in China, making tremendous contributions to the vigorous development of China's zinc industry.
Zinc is a critical strategic base metal underpinning new‑energy applications, infrastructure construction and corrosion protection. The global zinc industry is confronted with major headwinds: extended‑period negative smelting treatment charges, growing strategic importance of secondary zinc recycling and by‑product valorization, alongside green‑trade barriers including LCA, carbon permits and ESG compliance requirements. Meanwhile, innovations in clean smelting, intelligent equipment and artificial intelligence deliver viable pathways for low‑carbon transition and operational cost‑efficiency improvement.
This symposium will bring together senior technical experts and decision‑makers across the global zinc industry. Discussions will focus on advanced smelting technologies, secondary zinc recycling, by‑product valorization, environmental governance, low‑carbon & smart manufacturing, ESG and green‑trade regulations, benchmark plant case studies, as well as business opportunities for Chinese enterprises arising from global zinc‑industry trends.
Simultaneous Chinese-English interpretation will be provided.
Call for Papers
Submission Deadline: 25th October 2026
We welcome technical and management-oriented papers from national and international speakers. All papers will be peer-reviewed. Qualified submissions will be compiled into the proceedings.
Papers must be submitted in Word and, in addition to the abstract, must include the presentation title and the author’s biography. The full presentation slide deck must be submitted by 2nd November 2026.
Expert Advisory Panel:
The symposium has assembled top‑tier domestic and international experts to form its advisory panel.
National experts: Chai Liyuan (Tianjin University), Liu Langming (Hunan Nonferrous Metals), Peng Shuguang (Zhuzhou Smelter Group), Tan Yingfei (Zhuzhou Smelter Group), Liu Weiping (Zhuzhou Smelter Group), Jiang Wen (Zhuzhou Smelter Group), Gao Zhimeng (Zhiyi Zinc Industry), Yang Chunhua (Central South University), Liu Hui (Central South University), He Zhiguo (Central South University), Min Xiaobo (Central South University), Wang Chengyan (University of Science and Technology Beijing), Li Bing (China ENFI Engineering), Li Ruogui (China ENFI Engineering), Zhu Beiping (Yunxi Wenshan Zinc‑Indium), Xu Ruidong (Kunming University of Science and Technology), Guo Shenghui (Kunming University of Science and Technology), Li Xingbin (Kunming University of Science and Technology), Su Xuping (Changzhou University), Fan Caihe (Hunan University of Technology), Xu Guoqiang (Hunan Nonferrous Metals Vocational College), Li Maolin (Changsha Research Institute of Mining and Metallurgy), Feng Juncong (Antaike), Zhou Nanfang (Nandan Nanfang Metal), Long Shuang (Shengtun Zinc‑Germanium), Dai Xingzheng (Chihong Zinc & Germanium), Huang Yundong (Chihong Zinc & Germanium), Liu Yang (Xiangtan University), Shi Yao (Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences), Tan Ronghe (Changsha Nonferrous Metallurgy Design & Research Institute), Tong Yizhe (Changsha Nonferrous Metallurgy Design & Research Institute), Xiong Youwei (Changsha Nonferrous Metallurgy Design & Research Institute), Ma Baojun (Nandan Nanfang Metal), Liao Yuanhang (Zijin Mining Group), Xia Junhui (Zhuzhou Torch Industrial Furnace), Sun Genrong (Xinjiang Zijin Nonferrous Metals), Gu Weisheng (Xinjiang Huoshaoyun Lead‑Zinc Mine Co., Ltd.), Ni Hengfa (Henan Yuguang Zinc Industry), Zhai Aiping (Henan Yuguang Zinc Industry), Wang Hui (Zhuzhou Smelter Group), Tao Ling (Nyrstar), Zhang Yueping (Baohai Microelement) and others.
International experts: Andrew Green (IZA), Martin van Leeuwen (IZA), Sabina Grund (IZA/GDMB), Vladislav Polkin (Russian National Zinc Development Centre), Marko Lahtinen (Metso Finland Oy), Rahul Sharma (IZA India Chapter), and others.
Preliminary Program
Simultaneous Chinese‑English interpretation will be provided throughout the conference. Global online live streaming will also be available.
November 10
Registration desk open all day Meeting of IZA China Members (by invitation) Networking for all participants
November 11
Plenary keynote speeches, Q&A and panel discussions
November 12
Morning: technical presentations
Afternoon: plant visit of Hunan Zhuzhou Smelter Non-Ferrous Metals Co., Ltd. in Shuikoushan
13 November
Open networking
Main Conference Themes
Global zinc supply‑demand dynamics, mine resource security and smelting treatment‑charge trends
Advanced primary zinc smelting, key‑technology optimization and operational cost management
Secondary zinc recycling technologies and recovery of valuable metals from zinc ash, zinc slag and scrap
Efficient treatment and value‑added utilization of smelting by‑products
Heavy‑metal pollution control, low‑carbon pathways, carbon footprint accounting and Life‑Cycle Assessment (LCA)
ESG frameworks, carbon border regulations and impacts on zinc‑product trade
AI, digitalization and smart equipment for zinc smelters
Emerging zinc‑based materials including zinc‑storage batteries
Registration Fees
Early Registration Fee valid until October 25, 2026
US$ 400 – IZA- Member // US$ 500 – Non-Member
Regular Registration as of October 26, 2026
US$ 500 – IZA- Member // US$ 600 – Non-Member
Fees can be paid by WeChat or bank transfer.
The fees include admission to all sessions, refreshments, lunches, dinner, and conference documentation, plant tour to Hunan Zhuzhou Smelter Non‑Ferrous Metals Co., Ltd in Shuikoushan, which is about 1 hour bus drive from Hengyang City, Hunan Province.
Accommodation is not included in the fees. It can be booked via the registration form.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellations must be made in writing to International Zinc Association, email: bwirths@zinc.org or ttlledo@163.com no later than 1 November 2026. All refunds are subject to a US$75 processing fee and will not be processed until after the conference. Cancellations made after 1 November 2026 are non-refundable. Substitutions are permitted at all times.
Conference Organizers & Supporters
Organizers:
International Zinc Association, IZA (technology advisor)
Zhuzhou Smelter Group (co-organizer)
Zinc Association Information & Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (ZIT) (conference coordinator)
Sponsorship Opportunities
The 5th International Symposium on Zinc Smelting, Recycling and Environmental Protection provides an excellent forum for enhancing the visibility of your company to a unique audience of representatives from the global zinc and zinc using industries.
A number of interesting sponsorship packages for different budgets are available providing prominent publicity and exposure.
Accommodation & Travel
Accommodation
Deadling for bookings: 1st November 2026
The Libo International Hotel is a 5-star luxury and business hotel featuring 468 rooms, multiple restaurants, indoor pool, gym and wellness centre. It is 19.5km (12.1mi) from Hengyang Nanyue Airport (HNY) and about 3km (1.8mi) from East Hengyang high-speed railway station.
IZA negotiated a special room rate of CNY 300 (approx. US$ 45) for conference participants.
Please tick the appropriate box on the registration form to book your room at the above group rate. Hotel bookings will be confirmed upon receipt of full payment.
How to get to Hengyang?
Hengyang can be reached by train and/or plane.
Detailed travel information will be provided shortly.
About Hengyang
With more than 6 million inhabitants Hengyang is the second largest city of Hunan, located on the Xiang River. The city lies in an area rich in natural resources such as zinc, lead, copper and other non-ferrous metals.
Hengyang boasts a number of historical buildings, including the Shigu Academy, Dragon Tower, Confucian School on the Dongzhou Island, Laiyan Pagoda and Nantai Temple. Mount Hengshan, one of the 5 Sacred Mountains, is only 45 kilometres away.
Hengyang has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Autumn is a comfortable and rather dry season.
Contact Us
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Berit Wirths
IZA Communications Manager
IZA Brussles Office
Email: bwirths@zinc.org
Tel: +32 2 776 0087
(Tony) Tong Lidong
ZIT General Manager
Email: ttlledo@163.com
Tel: +86 21 5835 6625
Mobile: 18916550867
Jiang Wen
Title
Company
Email: 308244374@qq.com
Tel：+86‑731‑28391781
Mobile：+86‑15116010625
