8ᵗʰ World Congress on Adhesion and Related Phenomena and 7ᵗʰ Luso-Brazilian Conference on Adhesion and Adhesives
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The 8ᵗʰ World Conference on Adhesion and Related Phenomena (WCARP-VIII), along with the 7ᵗʰ Luso-Brazilian Conference on Adhesion and Adhesives, will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in September 2026.
This prestigious four-yearly event brings together the international adhesion community and is organized in collaboration with the global network of adhesion societies, continuing a tradition that began in 1998 – Germany. WCARP is the principal global forum for researchers, manufacturers, and industrial users to share advances in adhesion science, adhesive technology, and bonded structures.
Over the course of four days, WCARP-VIII will provide a unique environment for exchanging knowledge and technology among leading academics, industry specialists, and innovators from around the world. The conference will highlight technological advances, market developments, and applications that demonstrate the vital role of adhesives and adhesion in modern engineering and sustainable manufacturing.
WCARP-VIII will cover the full breadth of adhesion-related phenomena, including:
- Fundamental Adhesion Mechanisms & Interface Science
- Surface Treatments & Advanced Modification Methods
- Adhesive Formulation & Synthesis
- Design & Optimization of Adhesively Bonded Joints
- Characterization & Testing Techniques
- Industrial Applications & Real-World Cases
- Sustainability & Environmental Impact
Registration
Registration
Please read carefully the information below, before proceeding to your registration:
REGISTRATION BENEFITS
Registration includes:
- Attendance at the 4-day congress (Sept 08-11)
- Access to all scientific sessions
- Access to daily plenary sessions
- Lunch and Coffee Breaks
REGISTRATION RATES
Costs in EUR and correspondent amount in BRL (Reais – Brazilian Currency)
| Category | Early Bird Until 8th June 2026 | Standard From 8th June 2026 |
| Regular Delegate | EUR 650 = BRL 4.095,00 | EUR 750 = BRL 4.725,00 |
| Student (MSc or PhD) | EUR 550 = BRL 3.465,00 | EUR 650 = BRL 4.095,00 |
Registration terms and conditions
- At least one author of an accepted paper must pay a full registration fee .This fee is non-refundable and must be paid until June 8th, the first dead line.
- Creacteve Eventos is the local Professional Congress Organizer, managing the registration process and is responsible for collecting the registration fees. You will receive a confirmation email after the payment is processed. If you need any particular receipt or invoice, please email creacteve@creacteve.com.br
- The total amount will be charged in REAIS (BRL – Brazilian Currency) – There might be some discrepancy in the final total in your currency, as the exchange rate fluctuates daily and depends exclusively on the banks and credit card companies.
- For onsite registrations, only cash, credit card or Pix (for Brazilians only) are accepted.
- The merchant name that would appear on your credit card statement will be “creacteve“.
- No refunds will be applied.
- A student attendee must provide a copy of his/her student ID or a letter from the related Department Head/Chair stating that the attendee is a full time student. The document can be uploaded during registration process.
Payment Methods:
International Payments:
- International payment via credit card, is accepted only via PayPal. You do not need to have a PayPal account to proceed to the payment. You can use your regular credit card even if you do not have a PayPal Account.
- If you prefer to pay via wire transfer please email us at creacteve@creacteve.com.br
- Participants who need to pay via wire transfer and require an invoice will be charged an additional US$ 25 fee to cover bank charges.
- All expenses must be borne by the delegate. If you are paying via wire transfer, intermediary bank fees may be applied, please verify with your local bank.
Brazilian Payments:
- Major credit cards
- Bank slip (boleto bancário)
- PIX
TO PROCEED WITH YOUR REGISTRATION, PLEASE FULL FILL THE FORM BELOW. PAYMENT WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE END OF THE PROCESS.
An email confirming the registration will be sent within 24h after payment is received.
If you need any particular receipt or invoice, please email creacteve@creacteve.com.br
If you have any trouble filling out the form or during payment process, please do contact us at creacteve@creacteve.com.br, we will be happy to help you.