ALUMINIUM 2026

ALUMINIUM 2026 is a three-day international trade exhibition for the aluminium industry taking place from 6 to 8 October 2026 at the Exhibition Centre Düsseldorf, Germany. The event brings together aluminium producers, processors, manufacturers, technology providers, suppliers, buyers, researchers, and industry decision-makers across the global aluminium value chain. The exhibition covers the full spectrum of aluminium production, processing, applications, recycling, and related technologies. 

Purpose and Objectives

The primary purpose of ALUMINIUM 2026 is to provide a global meeting point for the aluminium industry to showcase technologies, exchange market and technical knowledge, and develop commercial relationships. The event focuses on advancing aluminium production and processing while addressing industry priorities including resource efficiency, recycling, energy use, digitalisation, and the development of lower-carbon production methods.

Key Activities

The exhibition brings together suppliers and buyers across the aluminium value chain, with dedicated areas covering Aluminium Production, Casting, Rolling, Extrusion, Surface Treatment, Welding & Joining, Recycling, and Applications. The event also features a conference programme, expert presentations, panel discussions, product demonstrations, networking opportunities, and technology showcases.

You’ll explore

• Aluminium production and processing technologies
• Casting, rolling and extrusion solutions
• Recycling and circular economy technologies
• Surface treatment, joining and welding technologies
• Digitalisation and automation solutions
• Aluminium applications across transport, construction, packaging and other industries

Significance

ALUMINIUM 2026 is significant because it brings the international aluminium value chain together within one specialised industry platform. Its coverage of production, processing, recycling, technology, and applications allows participants to assess developments across the sector while addressing issues such as resource efficiency, circularity, energy consumption, and industrial decarbonisation.

Expected Outcomes

Participants can expect exposure to new technologies, suppliers, products, and market developments across the aluminium industry. The event is intended to support business development, technology evaluation, procurement decisions, partnerships, and knowledge exchange between producers, processors, manufacturers, technology providers, and end users.

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