Summary - LATINGALVA 2026

LATINGALVA is the leading international conference and exhibition on hot-dip galvanizing in Latin America. It provides a unique platform for companies from around the world to exchange information on the latest advances in technology and operating processes, environmental regulations, best practices and market trends. The conference is complemented by an exhibition of international equipment and service suppliers as well as by galvanizing plant visits.

LATINGALVA is targeted at general galvanizing managers and engineers, designers of infrastructure projects, architects, others involved in building & construction, suppliers to the industry, as well as public officers involved in infrastructure and public work development.

An AI-based translation app will be provided offering a multilingual interpretation service in real time during the conference.

LATINGALVA 2026 will be held in Curitiba, Paraná state, Brazil, November 23-26. It will be organized by the International Zinc Association (IZA) in conjunction with ABRACO - the Brazilian Corrosion Association and ICZ - the Brazilian Zinc Institute and the support of Nexa Resources and Industrias Peñoles.

We look forward to meeting you in Curitiba.

About the hotel
The Bourbon Hotel Curitibis a five-star hotel featuring 220 rooms and suites, event space, 3 restaurants including Brazilian, French and Japanese cuisine, an indoor swimming pool and relax area, a gym and valet parking.

The hotel is located in the city center.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Alfonso Pena International Airport (IATA code: CWB) is about 20 km (12.5 mi) away.

GROUP RATE

IZA negotiated a discounted room rate of R$ 445 (ca. US$ 85) plus 5% tax for conference participants staying at the Bourbon Hotel during the period November 22-27, 2026. Rooms are subject to availability.

Booking information will be shared with the confirmation email at the end of the registration process.

Curitiba is the capital and, with 1.8 million inhabitants, the largest city in the state of Paraná in Southern Brazil. It sits on a plateau at an elevation of 930m (3058ft), approx. 80km (50mi) from the seaport of Paranaguá, one of Brazil’s most important seaports.

Curitiba was founded in 1693 and became state-capital in 1854. In the 19th century and after World War II it received a major influx of European immigrants, primarily from Germany, Italy, Poland, and Ukraine. In the 20th century there was a wave of immigrants from Japan, Lebanon and Syria. In more recent times significant numbers of Cubans and Venezuelans sought refuge in Curitiba.

Curitiba is Brazil’s eco capital and a national and global reference for sustainability and urban planning due to a comprehensive program that started in the 1970s. Curitiba boasts lots of green areas, a highly efficient rapid bus transport system, a well-established and diversified economy and good education.

Curitiba awaits your exploration with wonderful parks and iconic landmarks and an interesting hinterland.

Things to do and see in the city:

· Botanical Garden
· Tanguá Park
· Wire Opera House
· Oscar Niemeyer Museum
· Palace of Liberty
· Cathedral of Curitiba
· Passeio Público
· Garibaldi Square

It is an ideal place for excursions to the monumental sandstone rock formations, the coastal rainforest (there is a scenic train journey Curitiba - Morretes) and nearby beaches.

For more information:

https://turismo.curitiba.pr.gov.br/en/category/tourist-atractive/3

https://linhaturismo.curitiba.pr.gov.br/?locale=en

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