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