IZA Hosted Events
2019 International Zinc Conference – Europe
May 15-17, 2019
Imperial Plovdiv Hotel & SPA
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
CONFERENCE VENUE
Imperial Plovdiv Hotel & SPA
4017 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
6, Lev Tolstoy str./ 1A, Arch.Kamen Petkov str.
Phone: +359 32 600 730
http://hotelimperial.bg/
GENERAL INFORMATION
The International Zinc Association (IZA) is pleased to invite you to join the 3rd International Zinc Conference – Europe which will be held in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, cultural capital of Europe 2019.
In addition to providing an excellent platform for meeting and networking the conference program will feature market, technical and regulatory issues, including sessions on:
- Global zinc market outlook
- Regional market outlook in China, Europe, India and Latin America
- New market segment developments
- Key Industry Challenge
Delegates will also have the opportunity of visiting KCM’s lead and zinc smelter.
The 3rd International Zinc Conference – Europe is organized by IZA and hosted by KCM 2000.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
CONFERENCE AGENDA
Wednesday, 15th May:
Optional plant tour of KCM (AM); Registration (PM) followed by Welcome Reception in Hotel
Thursday, 16th May:
Conference Sessions (all day) followed by a Reception in Hotel
Friday, 17th May:
Conference sessions (half day)
The Agenda will be provided shortly .
FEES
Delegate fee:
EUR 1,550 – early registration fee valid 31st March
EUR 1,750 – applicable 1st April – 5th May
EUR 1,950 as of 6th May
IZA Members save EUR 150 on above fees. Discount code for IZA members: IZA19
Special discounts:
- Groups as of 3 delegates: Savings EUR 500 per person for IZA Members (EUR 350 for non-members)
- Delegates who attend the International Zinc Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, February 24-27, 2019 save EUR 250 (IZA Members) / EUR 100 (non-members).
- Zinc Customers receive a 40% discount on the delegate fee. This applies to galvanizers, die casters, brass, fencing, zinc oxide and fertilizer companies, and steel mills.
Please contact bwirths@zinc.org to obtain the relevant discount codes.
Fee for optional tour of KCM’s lead/zinc smelter: EUR 50
This includes bus transfer from/to Imperial Plovdiv Hotel.
Note: Participation is limited to 80 delegates and no more than 4 delegates from the same company.
Fee for spouse/non-business guest: EUR 125
This includes admission to receptions and lunches.
Optional Activities:
Tour of KCM’s Lead/Zinc Smelter – 15th May:
KCM is the largest producer of lead and zinc in Bulgaria. The production site is located between Plovdiv and Asenovgrad. Transportation will be by bus from/to Imperial Plovdiv Hotel. Journey time approx. 20 mins. Departure time to be confirmed.
Note: If you wish to participate in this plant tour, plan to arrive in Plovdiv the night before.
Accommodation:
IZA has blocked a number of rooms at the Imperial Plovdiv Hotel & Spa at the following rates:
single standard room (18m2): EUR 68
single deluxe room (35m2): EUR 98
double deluxe room: EUR 108
Rates include breakfast, access to gym, free Internet, free parking, VAT.
These rates are reserved for conference participants. Information on how to reserve a room will be available at the end of the registration process.
Hotel and Location:
The Imperial Plovdiv Hotel & Spa is an elegant four star hotel with a private garden. It is conveniently located for business and sightseeing. The hotel has been renovated and offers comfortable state-of-the-art rooms, an a la carte restaurant, bars and a luxurious spa with a broad range of treatments.
It is about 2km from the old town with sights, shops, parks and museums and about 3km to the Roman amphitheater.
Distances:
Sofia Airport (SOF): 120km – approx. 1.5 hours by car. The hotel offers a transfer service.
Plovdiv Airport (PDV): 10 km
(Limited number of flights to/from Brussels Charleroi, Frankfurt Hahn, London Stanstead)
About Plovdiv:
Plovdiv is one of the oldest cities in the world and the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe. It is older than Rome ! Its foundations date back to 6000 BC. Plovdiv lies in the plain between the Balkan and Rhodopian mountains on the crossroads between Europe and the Middle East and has a rich cultural heritage.
Today, Plovdiv is the second largest city in Bulgaria. It has about 350,000 inhabitants. It has a pittoresque old town with historic monuments from Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman times and a dynamic cultural life with hip art and cafés.
In 2019 Plovdiv is the European Capital of Culture, an initiative of the European Union. Some 350 events are scheduled.
Learn more :
http://www.visitplovdiv.com/en
https://lostinplovdiv.com/en/places/5
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be made in writing (email, fax or post) to International Zinc Association, 2530 Meridian Parkway, Suite 115, Durham NC 27713 USA; fax: +1 (919) 361-1957; email: bwirths@zinc.org no later than 23rd April 2019. All refunds are subject to a EUR 100 processing fee and will not be processed until after the conference. Cancellations made after 23rd April 2019 are non-refundable. Substitutions are permitted.
Hotel cancellations must be made directly with the hotel.
Further Information:
Berit Wirths
bwirths@zinc.org
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