Chengdu, China [March 25–27, 2026] — 2026 SMM (21st) Lead & Zinc Conference and Industry EXPO (SMMPbZn), the foremost gathering for the lead and zinc industry, is set to take place from March 25 to 27, 2026, at the Howard Johnson Agile Plaza in Chengdu, China.
The conference will provide critical insights into the core drivers reshaping the industry. Through six dedicated forums—Global Investment & Trade, Battery Applications, Market Development, Technology & Operations, and Smelting & Resource Utilization—attendees will decode evolving supply chains, price dynamics, policy shifts, and technological breakthroughs.
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Scale and Participants:
Over its distinguished 20-year history, SMMPbZn has evolved from a pivotal industry conference into China's largest and most influential platform of its kind, uniting a global network of over 300,000 participants. The 2026 conference is projected to be its largest yet, attracting over 3,000 delegates, 1,000+ companies, 100+ exhibitors, and 70+ distinguished speakers.
"This year's forum in Chengdu represents a significant milestone," SMM Spokesperson said. "We are creating a unique nexus where global market intelligence meets actionable strategy, fostering collaboration that will define the future trajectory of the lead and zinc supply chain."
The upcoming 21st SMM Lead-Zinc Conference, scheduled for March this year in Chengdu, is set to surpass the scale of any previous edition. Confirmed participating enterprises include some of the major players across the lead and zinc industry chain.
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Free Visitor Register & Exhibition Benefits:
The organizer (SMM) has fully launched audience registration for the first time, and tickets are currently being distributed free of charge. Scan the QR code to obtain a visitor pass for the SMMPbZn!
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Visitor benefits include: exhibition area tickets, check-in gift, visitor communication WA group, 2 conference forum admission tickets (Global Lead & Zinc Trading & Investment Forum, and Lead&Zinc Green and Intelligent Development Forum), and exclusive industrial distribution maps.
Delegate benefits include: exhibition area tickets, check-in gift, delegate communication WA group, exclusive industrial distribution maps, all conference forum admission tickets, banquet dinners, meal vouchers, enterprise directories, expert report sharing, one-on-one supply-demand matching, and post-event report.
For the Exhibition area, all the delegates and visitors are free to access. Exhibitors may refer to the official website for detailed booth layout information. (Continue upgrating updating)
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March 25 (Day 1):
09:00-12:00 Check-in + Supply and Demand Networking + Exhibition Tour
13:00-17:00 Global Lead & Zinc Trading & Investment Forum
13:30-17:00 Battery Application Market Forum
13:30-17:00 The 20th Meeting of the China (Shanghai) Lead Council with Its Newly Admitted Members (Invitation Only)
16:00-18:00 The 20th Meeting of the China (Shanghai) Zinc Council with Its Newly Admitted Members (Invitation Only)
18:00-20:00 Buffet Dinner
March 26 (Day 2):
09:00-09:10 Opening Ceremony of the Conference
09:00-12:00 Main Forum of the Conference
12:00-13:00 Buffet Lunch
13:30-17:00 Lead & Zinc Market Forces & Strategic Shifts Forum
13:30-16:50 Lead-Zinc Green & Smart Technology Forum
18:00-20:00 Banquet Dinner + Awards Ceremony
March 27 (Day 3):
09:00-12:00 Smelting Technology and Resource Utilization Forum
12:00-13:00 Buffet Lunch
Guest Speakers 2026 (Continue updating):
Field Trip 2026:
2026 SMM Lead-Zinc Mining and Metallurgy "China Tour" Field Trip
March 25th – April 3rd, 2026 Visit Lead&Zinc Factory/ Company in China: Sichuan - Yunnan - Guangxi - Hunan - Shenzhen Scan to Register: https://lnkd.in/gPj8Gaks
Going Global:
Forged over two decades, SMM has evolved into a global force in metals and new energy industries. We bridge markets and insights through integrated services—from price benchmarks and analytics to strategic consulting and networking—across copper, aluminum, lead, zinc, and beyond.
With operations spanning Shanghai, Singapore, the UK, Indonesia, and South Korea, SMM serves as a critical bridge linking international players to China’s industrial landscape. We don’t just observe global shifts—we connect them, convene them, and help shape what comes next.
Our SMM Lead & Zinc Conference & Expo epitomizes this global reach. By gathering leaders from Mahadev Metaliks, Nyrstar, Zijin, Chilwee and beyond, we turn Chengdu into a strategic hub for the worldwide global lead-zinc value chain—where intelligence meets partnership and trends take shape.
Contact Us:
Contact us to know more about SMMPbZn:
Programme & Speakers Enquires / Delegates,Exhibition & Sponsors Enquires:
Vera Cai WA: +86 15506179395 veracai@smm.cn
Partnership & Media Enquiries / Field Trip:
Catherine Zhan WA: +86 13524240135 catherinezhan@smm.cn
