Through its Recycling Committee, the SLTC will hold the 2nd Ibero-American Course on the Use of ELTs in Asphalt Mixtures on 2, 9, 16, 23 and June 30, 2026, in a virtual format. Lic. Karina Potarsky, Director of the SLTC Recycling Committee, will coordinate the course, while Dr Gerardo Botasso, from UTN La Plata and the institution’s Rubberised Asphalt Subcommittee, will provide the academic leadership
The program will feature contributions from public agencies, universities, companies, and specialists from different countries, addressing both technical and regulatory developments related to the incorporation of end-of-life tyres (ELTs) into road infrastructure solutions.
Key topics include mixture design, ELT powder production technologies, end-of-life tyre management, life cycle assessment, quality control, and field application experience. The SLTC course aims to serve as a technical exchange platform connecting academia, industry and the public sector.
This second edition is sponsored by Otoya, Bituper, RAR X, Recológica, and Tuzagreen, which contribute to the development of a program focused on sharing knowledge and applied experience related to the recovery and use of ELTs in asphalt mixtures.
As part of this edition, the SLTC course will offer AI-powered simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, English, French, Italian and German, among others. This feature aims to broaden access to the technical content and support participation from professionals across different regions and language backgrounds.
Discounts will be available for students, SLTC full members, participants in the 1st Ibero-American Course on the Use of ELTs in Asphalt Mixtures, and company registrations with three or more attendees.
Registration link available here.
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