2026 SMM Zinc Industry Conference

　　Meeting Background

2026 is the beginning year of the 15th Five Year Plan. Against the backdrop of intensified global macroeconomic fluctuations and deepening high-quality development in China, the zinc industry is undergoing profound changes: tight mining and the release of smelting capacity have formed structural tension, and the differentiation of internal and external inventories reflects the complex situation of supply-demand rebalancing. Technological innovation is becoming a key driving force to solve contradictions and reshape the pattern. Key areas such as new energy and new infrastructure in the 15th Five Year Plan will inject new momentum into traditional zinc consumption, and green, low-carbon, and circular economy will accelerate the reconstruction of industrial logic driven by technological innovation.

With the joint support of upstream and downstream enterprises, industry associations, and relevant parties in the zinc industry, SMM,The 2026SMM Zinc Industry Conference and the 8th Hot Dip Galvanizing Industry Development and Technological Innovation Forum, as well as the 14th Zinc Salt Zinc Oxide and Zinc Secondary Resource Development Forum, and the Zinc Based Materials Development Forum will be held from August 6th to 8th,The conference is themed "Gathering Zinc Potential, Building Zinc Industry, and Embarking on a New Journey", driven by a macro perspective and fundamental analysis, closely following the main line of high-quality development in the "15th Five Year Plan", focusing on four dimensions: macro policies, supply and demand patterns, global trade, and technological innovation, driving cost reduction and efficiency improvement through technological breakthroughs, responding to market fluctuations through collaborative innovation, and jointly drawing a new blueprint for the high-quality and sustainable development of the zinc industry.

　　Conference Highlights

　　Attendee group

● Zinc raw materials: electrolytic zinc, electric furnace crude zinc, granular cast crude zinc; Steel ash, zinc concentrate, secondary zinc oxide, zinc roasting sand, hot-dip galvanizing slag/ash, smoke ash, zinc containing sludge, zinc floating slag, etc

Hot dip galvanizing: batch galvanizing (hanging galvanizing, blowing galvanizing, mechanical galvanizing, infiltration galvanizing), continuous galvanizing; Strip steel, thin plate, hot-rolled coil; Photovoltaic, automotive, building materials, iron towers, guardrails, household appliances, lighting, power fittings, structural components

● Zinc substrate related: Casting zinc, hot-dip galvanized alloy, high-purity zinc, zinc wire, zinc material, hardware, etc

Zinc salt related: zinc oxide, zinc sulfate, zinc chloride, zinc carbonate, zinc stearate, zinc phosphate, zinc sulfide, chelated zinc, etc. Rubber tires, additives, ceramic glazes, coatings and paints, batteries, feed, chemical fibers, etc

● Process technology/equipment: hot-dip galvanizing production equipment and auxiliary materials (pre-treatment, post-treatment), zinc smelting production equipment and consumables, zinc comprehensive recycling equipment and consumables, zinc salt production equipment and auxiliary materials, advanced steel manufacturing equipment, automation/digitization/intelligent production equipment, etc

　　Conference Overview

　　August 6

08:30-10:00 Check in&Tour

10: 00-12:00 Supply and Demand Matching Meeting

10: 12:00 Zinc based Materials Development Forum

10: 00-12:00 Zinc Oxide Salon

12: 00-13:00 buffet lunch

13: 30-17:30 Main Forum

18: 00-20:00 Conference Reception Banquet

　　August 7th

08:30-12:00 Forum on the Development and Technological Innovation of Hot Dip Galvanization

09:00-12:00 Zinc Salt Zinc Oxide and Zinc Secondary Resource Development Forum

12: 00-13:00 buffet lunch

13: 30-17:15 Hot Dip Galvanization Development and Technological Innovation Forum

13: 30-17:15 Zinc Salt Zinc Oxide and Zinc Secondary Resource Development Forum

　　August 8

09:00-12:00 Visit to Qingdao Yongxianghe Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd

　　Meeting Agenda

　　August 6th morning check-in&exhibition tour

　　08:30-10:00 Supply and Demand Matching Meeting

　　10:00-12:00

　　·Sign in, document collection, and independent communication in the exhibition area

　　·Galvanizing Technology Selection Conference

　　·Matchmaking Meeting for Recycled Raw Materials

　　·Zinc salt zinc oxide terminal docking meeting

　　Zinc oxide salon

　　10: 00-10:20 Zinc based Materials Development Forum

　　·From Expansion to Restructuring: Opportunities, Challenges, and Breakthroughs in the Alloying Transformation of Zinc Smelters

——The current situation and driving force of alloying expansion in smelters

——The Profit Dilemma and Market Contradiction of Alloying Transformation - Ice and Fire in the Die Casting and Hot Dip Galvanized Alloy Markets

——Outlook on Industry Landscape and Corporate Strategic Choices

　　10:20-10:40

　　·How can zinc alloy enterprises leverage downstream globalization layout to achieve dual breakthroughs in resources and markets

——Collaborate with downstream overseas layout to enhance enterprise market share

——Overseas raw material supply guarantee and cost situation

　　10:40-11:00

　　·Application of Ultra High Performance Zinc Rich Coatings and Alloy Coating Technology in Marine Heavy Corrosion Protection

——Breakthrough in Ultra High Performance Zinc Rich Coatings

——Advantages of Alloy Coating Technology

——Composite System Validation and Case Studies

　　11:00-11:20

　　·Progress in Degradable Zinc Alloy Medical Devices

——Multiple products have initiated or completed clinical trials

——Standard setting, patent layout, and market prospects

　　11:20-11:40

　　·Accelerated industrialization of zinc based batteries: new demand and technical standards for zinc salts in zinc bromine flow batteries and aqueous zinc batteries

——Intensive landing of hundred megawatt level projects - panoramic scanning of zinc based battery industrialization

——The zinc salt "heart" of zinc bromide flow batteries - the role and advanced requirements of zinc bromide

——From 'Group' to 'National Standard' - Latest Progress and Prospect of Zinc based Battery Standard System

　　11:40-12:00

·The Irreplaceability of Zinc Alloy in the Context of Large scale Integrated Die Casting

——Where does the pressure of being replaced come from for zinc alloys?

——Partial Inlay and Composite Die Casting Scheme of Zinc Alloy in Large Die Casting, and Comparison of Whole Process Costs

　　12: 00-13:00 buffet lunch

　　Main forum on the afternoon of August 6th

　　13:30-13:40

　　·Speech at the conference

　　13:40-14:20

　　·Macro analysis of non-ferrous metals and prospects for the development of zinc industry

——Macro analysis: Where have the core variables affecting the prices of non-ferrous metals gone now?

——Decoding Zinc Supply and Demand: The Real Tension and Potential Turning Points of Mineral, Smelting, and Inventory Ends

——Consumer Engine Switching: Can Traditional Galvanization Stabilize? Will die-casting, energy storage, and new energy become new growth points?

——Forward looking Industrial Changes: Processing Fee Game, Capacity Clearance, Green Transformation - Survival and Breakthrough of Zinc Enterprises

Guest speaker: Dai Lu, Chief Analyst of Guotai Junan Futures Co., Ltd. Research Institute and Administrative Head of Macro Total Group

　　14:20-14:50

　　·Interpretation of Environmental Protection Policies: New Map of Environmental Protection Policies for the Zinc Industry and Enterprise Response Strategies at the Beginning of the 15th Five Year Plan

——New Environmental Policies for Zinc Industry in the 15th Five Year Plan: Stricter Standards, Comprehensive Control, and Triple Pressure of Low Carbon Transformation

——Enterprise compliance breakthrough path: systematic response strategies for process upgrading, circular efficiency improvement, and intelligent control

Speaker: Liu Hongbo, Associate Researcher at the Institute of Solid Waste Pollution Control Technology, Chinese Academy of Environmental Sciences

　　14:50-15:20

　　·Investment opportunities in Southeast Asian zinc industry

——Riding the Wind in Southeast Asia: Blue Ocean Layout and Risk Response of Zinc Industry

——Resources, Markets, and Policies: The Value and Breakthrough Path of Southeast Asian Zinc Investment

——New growth engine for Southeast Asian zinc industry under global supply chain restructuring

——Investment opportunities and localized operational challenges in the zinc industry

　　15:20-15:50

　　·Current situation and future opportunities of the regenerated zinc resource industry

——Industry market operation situation and competitive landscape

——Future prospects prediction

　　15: 50-16:40 High end Dialogue: Challenges and Opportunities for High quality Development of Zinc Industry

1. In the context of geopolitical conflicts, the practical path for smelter managers to coordinate price locking and import channel optimization.

2. Under the background of cost reduction and efficiency improvement, how can smelters enhance the added value of raw materials and alleviate profit pressure?

3. Under the background of expanding price fluctuation range, how can processing enterprises grasp the zero order ratio of Changhe and Xiehe, as well as the cost control path;

4. How to view zinc consumption and export trends;

5. Based on the background of the beginning of the "15th Five Year Plan", how can processing enterprises upgrade their downstream demand and achieve product structure iteration;

　　Main forum on the afternoon of August 6th

　　16:40-17:10

　　·Global zinc market supply and demand pattern and price outlook in 2026: Review of zinc prices in the first half of the year and outlook for the fourth quarter

——Review of Zinc Price Trends in the First Half of 2026

——Core variables affecting the second half of the year (Q3-Q4): overseas zinc ore realization and inflow forecast, domestic and foreign smelter production forecast, post consumption realization expectation

——Outlook and Risk Warning for Zinc Prices in the Second Half of the Year

Speaker: Han Zhen, Senior Analyst at Shanghai Nonferrous Network Information Technology Co., Ltd

　　17:10-17:30

　　·Driven by technology and data, combined with trade and finance, to assist the new ecology of the non-ferrous industry

——The Practice of "Technology and Mathematics" in Shanghai Nonferrous Network Trading Center

——Trade Finance Integration - From Clearing to Blockchain Supply Chain Financing

——Investment dividends and policy interpretation of non-ferrous metal industry

Guest speaker: Lin Renxiang, Director of Trading Development Department of Shanghai Nonferrous Metal Trading Center Co., Ltd

　　18: 00-20:00 Conference Reception Banquet

·Zinc Light Night&Awards Ceremony

　　Forum on the Development and Technological Innovation of Hot Dip Galvanization on the Morning of August 7th

　　09:00-09:25

　　·Logic and Trend Prediction of Galvanized Sheet Price Operation under Supply and Demand Pattern

——Analysis of the core characteristics of the current supply and demand pattern in the galvanized sheet market

——Analysis of the price operation logic of galvanized sheet under the dominance of supply and demand

——Prediction of Short term and Medium term Galvanized Sheet Price Trends and Key Influencing Factors

Speaker: Yang Aijia, Cold Plating Analyst at Shanghai Nonferrous Network Information Technology Co., Ltd

　　09:25-09:50

　　·Current situation and trend of galvanizing market in Southeast Asia

——Scale and Regional Pattern of Southeast Asian Galvanized Market

——Downstream demand and growth drivers

——Future Trends and Opportunities for Chinese Enterprises

　　09:50-10:15

　　·Current situation and countermeasures for the generation, utilization, and disposal of zinc containing solid waste in the hot-dip galvanizing industry

——Industry portrait: Characteristics, flow direction, and resource utilization bottleneck of hot-dip galvanizing solid waste generation

——Breakthrough Path: Comprehensive Countermeasures and Suggestions for Source Reduction, Clean Utilization, and Closed loop Disposal

Speaker: Lv Pu, Deputy Director, PhD, and Researcher of the Environmental Technology Department at the School of Environment, Tsinghua University/Basel Convention Asia Pacific Regional Center

　　10:15-10:40

　　·Expansion of galvanized sheet in the field of new energy vehicles

——Application Expansion and Opportunities of Galvanized Sheet under the Upgrading of New Energy Vehicle Industry

——Lightweight and High Safety: New Demand and Space for Galvanized Sheet for New Energy Vehicles

——Under the wave of electrification, the value reshaping of galvanized sheet in the automotive industry chain

　　10:40-11:05

　　·Market opportunities and technical challenges for galvanizing photovoltaic brackets

——Requirements for corrosion resistance of coatings on photovoltaic brackets (C3/C4/C5 environment).

——The competition and complementarity between continuous galvanizing (zinc aluminum magnesium) and batch galvanizing in the field of photovoltaic brackets.

——The influence of the thinning trend of photovoltaic brackets on the galvanizing process.

　　Forum on the Development and Technological Innovation of Hot Dip Galvanization on the Morning of August 7th

　　11: 05-12:00 Roundtable Exchange

　　·At the peak of the existing market, where is the new track for galvanizing enterprises?

How long can the galvanized "golden track" of photovoltaic brackets continue to thrive?

The global photovoltaic installed capacity continues to grow, but the bidding price for galvanized brackets is decreasing. How do you view the ceiling of this market?

What are the core demands of photovoltaic bracket companies for galvanized suppliers (cost, delivery time, corrosion resistance)?

What is the competitive landscape between continuous plating (zinc aluminum magnesium) and batch plating in the photovoltaic field? Who has the advantage?

2. Export Market - Opportunities and Risks of Going Global for Galvanized Products

Which overseas markets (Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa, South America) have a strong demand for galvanized products? The main challenges facing exports include anti-dumping tariffs, certification thresholds (CE, JIS, ASTM), and fluctuations in shipping costs.

How to establish competitiveness in the international market through product differentiation (such as zinc aluminum magnesium, low-carbon coating)?

　　12: 00-13:00 buffet lunch

　　Forum on the Development and Technological Innovation of Hot Dip Galvanization on the Afternoon of August 7th

　　13:30-13:55

　　·Analysis and Solution of Zinc Consumption in Hot Dip Galvanizing

——Control of Zinc Liquid Temperature and Aluminum Content

——Accurate control of galvanized layer thickness and zinc slag reduction treatment

　　13:55-14:20

　　·Cost reduction pressure and coping strategies for galvanizing power towers

——How to achieve cost reduction through coating thinning while ensuring lifespan?

——The application prospects of zinc aluminum magnesium coating on iron towers.

——Trend and advantages and disadvantages analysis of self built galvanized wire for iron tower enterprises.

　　14:20-14:45

　　·Lifting Appliance Design and Furnace Loading Art - How to Find a Balance between "Fully Filled" and "Well Plated"

——Design of exhaust holes and optimization of lifting equipment for complex workpieces, such as long pipes and parts with blind holes.

——How to establish a "Standardized Assembly Furnace Operation Manual" and increase the output of a single furnace by 10% -15% through reasonable arrangement without increasing the repair rate?

　　14:45-15:10

　　·Formation mechanism of black spot defects on the surface of hot-dip galvanized layer

——Defect characteristics and identification

——Formation mechanism and influencing factors

——Prevention and Solutions

　　15:10-16:00

　　·How can galvanized enterprises break through in the era of stock competition?

——Overcapacity and intense price wars. How can enterprises find a way out in homogeneous competition through technological upgrading, differentiated positioning, or model innovation?

——The difficulty of recruiting workers is high, and there is a shortage of young workers. How can worker training and management be stable and efficient, and lay a solid foundation for enterprise production?

——How to effectively reduce procurement costs and create a high-quality supply chain for enterprises, given the large fluctuations in raw material prices and unexpected market changes?

　　16:00-16:25

　　·Revolution of plating aids - how smoke-free processes achieve a win-win situation of cost reduction and environmental protection

——Solve the problem of white smoke and meet the requirements of environmental protection and occupational health checks

——Reduce zinc consumption and improve coating quality in multiple aspects

　　16:25-16:50

　　·Comparison of corrosion resistance between multi-element alloy co infiltration and hot-dip galvanizing for offshore photovoltaic fasteners

——Uniform galvanization, high adaptability to marine anti-corrosion environment

——No risk of hydrogen embrittlement, high dimensional accuracy

　　16:50-17:15

　　·New requirements for galvanizing quality of steel used in new energy vehicles

——Surface quality requirements for automotive exterior panels (defect free, high clarity).

——Control of missed plating and risk of delayed cracking in galvanized high-strength steel.

——Application of Zinc Aluminum Magnesium Coating in Automotive Chassis Components.

　　August 7th Morning Zinc Salt Zinc Oxide and Zinc Secondary Resource Development Forum

　　09:00-09:25

　　·From 'Scale Dividend' to 'Structural Dividend': The Current Situation, Causes, and Breakthroughs of Capacity Mismatch in the Zinc Salt Industry

——Review of the Development History of Zinc Salt Industry

——The current situation and causes of overcapacity in the zinc salt industry

——Future development trend of zinc salt demand

——The breakthrough path for the zinc salt industry and enterprises

Guest speaker: Ding Ruoyu, Consulting Project Manager of Shanghai Nonferrous Information Technology Co., Ltd

　　09:25-09:50

　　·Guidelines for Technological Development in the Zinc Salt Industry during the 15th Five Year Plan Period

——Assessment of Industry Development Status during the 14th Five Year Plan Period

——Key Development Tasks for the 15th Five Year Plan

——Guarantee measures and implementation suggestions

Guest speaker: Luo Tianrong, member of the Inorganic Special Committee of the Chinese Chemical Society, leader of the Zinc Salt Expert Group of Shanxi Yusi Weisheng Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., and Chief Technical Advisor of the company

　　09:50-10:15

　　·Current situation and prospects of comprehensive utilization of dust removal in steel enterprises

——Solid waste not leaving the factory ", strengthening full quantitative utilization

——The existing comprehensive utilization process of dust removal ash

——Cost and benefit analysis

　　10:15-10:40

　　·From "Product Going Global" to "Capacity Going Global": Opportunities, Challenges, and Path Selection for Zinc Salt Enterprises to Build Overseas Factories

——Macro Trends and Drivers - Why Zinc Salt Enterprises Must Shift from Product Export to Capacity Export?

——Opportunity Insight - Target Market and Value Depression for Overseas Factory Construction

——Challenges and Risks - Multidimensional Challenges such as Compliance, Supply Chain, Culture, Geopolitics, etc

——Path selection and strategic recommendations - mode, site selection, cooperation, rhythm

　　August 7th Morning Zinc Salt Zinc Oxide and Zinc Secondary Resource Development Forum

　　10:40-11:05

　　·Development Trend and Strategic Thinking of China's Tire Industry

——Macro Trends and Drivers - Why Zinc Salt Enterprises Must Shift from Product Export to Capacity Export?

——Opportunity Insight - Target Market and Value Depression for Overseas Factory Construction

——Challenges and Risks - Multidimensional Challenges such as Compliance, Supply Chain, Culture, Geopolitics, etc

——Path selection and strategic recommendations - mode, site selection, cooperation, rhythm

Speaker: Su Bo, Deputy Secretary General of the Tire Branch of China Rubber Industry Association

　　11: 05-12:00 Roundtable Exchange

　　·Circular Supply Guarantee Green High Value: New Pattern and Future Path of Zinc Secondary Resource Recycling Industry

——Where is the current bottleneck of zinc secondary resources? Which is the most challenging aspect of raw materials, technology, market, or environmental protection?

——What is the most breakthrough technology route for regenerated zinc at present? How to truly reduce costs and increase efficiency?

——How to create a closed-loop system between steel mills and zinc enterprises? Can a stable supply of raw materials be commercialized?

——How competitive is regenerated zinc in the dual carbon, environmental protection, and green certification system? Is there a chance to form a green premium?

——How will the zinc recycling industry develop in the next three to five years?

　　12: 00-13:00 buffet lunch

　　August 7th Afternoon Zinc Salt Zinc Oxide and Zinc Secondary Resource Development Forum

　　13:30-13:55

　　·Breakthrough in Continuous Preparation Technology of Nano Zinc Oxide: Industrial Practice of Multiphase Interface Reaction Method

——Formation of dense bubbles and interface confinement mechanism

——Interface regulation of co precipitation nucleation and crystal growth

——Pioneering continuous and universal preparation technology for nanomaterials

　　13:55-14:20

　　·Study on Selective Sulfurization and Arsenic Removal Technology of High Arsenic Zinc Oxide Ash Low Acid Leaching Solution

——Industrial practice of sulfurization and arsenic removal from low acid leaching solution of high arsenic zinc oxide ash

——Application of selective sulfurization technology in arsenic removal from high arsenic zinc leaching solution

——Optimization of high-efficiency arsenic removal process from zinc leaching solution and its industrial application effect

——Resource utilization of high arsenic zinc oxide and deep arsenic removal technology using sulfurization method

　　14:20-14:45

　　·Path to Enhancing the Penetration Rate of Activated Nano Zinc Oxide: Demand, Drivers, and Technological Adaptation in the Rubber and Feed Industries

——Billion dollar track accelerates again - panoramic scan of the active nano zinc oxide market

——Where is the 'ceiling' of penetration rate? Calculation of growth space for the two major markets of rubber and feed

——Cracking the Curse of Reunion: Breakthrough and Industrialization Progress of Nano Zinc Oxide Dispersion Technology

——From Supplier to Solution Provider: How Zinc Salt Enterprises Build a Technological Ecosystem with Downstream Customers

　　14:45-15:10

　　·Malaysia's' Key Mineral Strategy ': New Opportunities for Regenerated Zinc Enterprises in Southeast Asia

——What are the advantages of Southeast Asia for zinc recycling enterprises

——Long term looking at opportunities and points to pay attention to in the future

　　15: 10-16:00 Roundtable Exchange

　　·Breakthrough and Reconstruction in the Zinc Salt Industry: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path to Breaking through in the Eyes of Entrepreneurs

——Capacity and Competition: The "Law of Survival" under Structural Mismatch

——Environmental Protection and Secondary Raw Materials - From "Cost Item" to "Competitiveness"

——Export barriers - the "new threshold" under the global trade changes

——The "technological breakthrough" of high-end bottleneck and the progress of new applications

Interview guest: Wang Yanlong, Chairman of Weifang Aolong Zinc Industry Co., Ltd

　　August 7th Afternoon Zinc Salt Zinc Oxide and Zinc Secondary Resource Development Forum

　　16:00-16:25

　　·Industrial practice of comprehensive recovery of zinc secondary resources using rotary kiln technology transformation

——Analysis of problems arising from the operation of a rotary kiln in a certain company

——Practical cases of kiln renovation and technical parameter adjustment

　　16:25-16:50

　　·Research on the Mechanism and Reduction Application of Zinc Oxide in Rubber Products

——Technological Breakthrough - Design Principle and Performance Breakthrough of Double Anionic Zinc Salt

——Performance Verification - The Leap from Laboratory to Transparent PVC Products

——Market driven - dual traction of environmental policies and high-end demand

——Industrial Co creation - Path Selection from Research and Development to Mass Production

Speaker: Yu Lidong, Director of the Key Laboratory of Rubber and Plastic Materials and Engineering at Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Ministry of Education

　　16:50-17:15

　　·Production process and refractory material configuration of secondary zinc oxide

——Key points of efficient preparation process for secondary zinc oxide and selection practice of supporting refractory materials

——Full process control of secondary zinc oxide production and refractory material scheme for high temperature section

——Matching of secondary zinc oxide production and refractory materials under oxygen rich roasting/rotary kiln process

——Industrial production of secondary zinc oxide: process path, energy consumption control, and application of refractory materials

　　On the morning of August 8th, the company visited Qingdao Yongxianghe Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd

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