World Aluminium Summit - World Aluminium Summit 2026

Join the conversations that matter at the industry's independent meeting

CRU’s World Aluminium Summit will be held at the IET London: Savoy Place, London, 12–14 May 2026, co-hosted by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) and the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI).

The 2025 event celebrated its 30th Anniversary and attracted 360 industry leaders and decision-makers from 39 countries representing the global supply chain.

Be part of the conversation. Join the global leaders setting the direction for the future of aluminium. This year's CRU World Aluminium Summit will zero in on a number of key themes central to the aluminium industry starting from commercial considerations to discussions around a practical operating system for sustainable aluminium. The 2026 agenda is now available to view online

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Strategic topics to discussed at the 2026 Summit

• Is aluminium heading into a demand surge off the back of the energy transition - or does cost competitiveness (and carbon intensity) start to cap growth?

• A deep drive into geopolitics and strategy, supply growth vs decarbonisation, trade and circularity, new supply, automotive demand and substitution risk, aluminium vs copper and market signals

• From commitments to compliance, comparability, and credibility - standards, data, and methods

• In-depth analysis of ASI’s strategic role in 2026; ASI Standards revision (towards 2027)

• CBAM workshop - from principles to mechanics

• Global Beverage Can Circularity Alliance

• Supply chain due diligence and risk mitigation across the full chain

• Circularity: “closing loops” in practice; sustainability progress barriers; expanding ESG risk lens

• Data, digitalisation and assurance; climate + carbon policy implementation

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A great event for networking and getting very valuable up-to-date information about industry trends, opportunities and challenges.

Derya Hatiboglu
General Manager
Asas Aluminyum, Turkey

Excellent update on Aluminium industry and developments around decarbonisation topics, supporting a collaborative effort to drive towards net zero targets.

Paul Williams
Business Development Director
Keen Ltd, UK

Good event, gathering the majority of players in the sector and touching on the most relevant and current topics of the industry.

Marcus Becker
Senior Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer
Constellium, France

It was really encouraging to see all the participants across the value chain of Aluminium to come together and speak in one voice about the criticality of robust sustainability practices in the operation. I hope we all benefitted from the discussion and have some takeaways to work upon.

Alok Ranjan
CMO
Vedanta Limited, India

The CRU Aluminium Conference remains the only high-level platform and a worthy pilgrimage for the global industry. This event has positioned itself as a source of information about all aspects of the aluminium industry. I encourage all professionals in the industry to attend this prestigious event.

Muzi Manzi
CEO
AFSA, South Africa

The insights shared by industry leaders and the networking opportunities have greatly enhanced our understanding of the market's key elements and the implementation of new regulations. I highly recommend this event to anyone looking to stay ahead in the industry.

Najah ALhameedi
Principle Specialist – Business Development
Saudi Arabia Mining Company - Ma'aden, Saudi Arabia

This was a very useful conference to understand market dynamics key opportunities and challenges for the Aluminum industry. It was well organized in an impressive venue.

Darshan Khatavkar
Director – Sales and Service
SELEE Corporation, United States

It was really encouraging to see all the participants across the value chain of Aluminium to come together and speak in one voice about the criticality of robust sustainability practices in the operation. I hope we all benefitted from the discussion and have some takeaways to work upon

Alok Ranjan
CMO
Vedanta Limited, India