General Information:
This two-day conference will take place in Brescia, the center of the Italian zinc die casting industry and home town of the famous Mille Miglia rally. It will hosted by the University of Brescia. The conference will highlight the latest research and developments in zinc die casting alloys and process technologies, enhancing the functionality, design and performance of zinc die castings. As well, surprising end-use applications and new innovative market opportunities will be reviewed.
The conference will start with a welcome reception on Wednesday evening, September 21. Sessions will take place on Thursday and Friday, September 22 and 23. The conference will be held in English.
The 2016 International Zinc Die Casting Conference will be of interest to die casters, designers, specifiers, design engineers and representatives from end-use industries.
Venue:
University of Brescia, DIMI – Dipartimento di Ingegneria Meccanica e Industriale, via Branze 38, I-25123 Brescia, Italy
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Registration:
To register for the conference, please click here.
Program:
To view a tentative session overview please click here. The final program will be available soon.
Fees:
Delegates:
Early registration fee – until 31 May 2016: € 250
Registration fee 1 June – 31 August 2016: € 400
Late registration fee – as of 1 September 2016: € 500
Companions (incl. reception, dinner event and winery tour): € 150
Speakers: free admission
Note: Payments must be made prior to the conference. If fees are not received prior to the conference, delegates will be asked to guarantee payments at the registration desk with a personal credit card.
Accommodation:
Please click here for hotel suggestions close to the university and in the historic center of Brescia.
Airports:
Orio al Serio, Bergamo – 55km; Catullo Airport, Verona – 71km; Milano Linate – 85km.
Cancellation policy:
All cancellations must be received in writing no later than 31 August 2016. Registration fees will be refunded less a € 75 processing fee. Cancellations made after 31 August, are non-refundable. Substitutions are permitted.
Hotel cancellations must be made directly with the hotel.
Organizer:
International Zinc Association (IZA) with support of Assofond, Amafond, AIM, University of Brescia – DIMI, FEAF-TEDFUN, Initiative Zink and Zinc Fonderie
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