The 28th World Aluminium Conference 2023

The 28th World Aluminium Conference 2023, adeptly managed by CRU, unfolded over three days, from May 16-18, 2023. It was meticulously planned and executed in conjunction with two important organizations: the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) and the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI).

The conference commanded a truly global attention, with over 170 companies from 42 distinct countries marking their presence, signifying the reach and significance of this event in the aluminium industry worldwide.

Among the contributors, the Istanbul Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals Exporters’ Association (İDDMİB) held a distinguished position. The association not only offered insightful speeches but also played a pivotal collaborative role in the orchestration of the conference. Representing the Istanbul Mineral and Metals Exporter Associations (İMMİB) was its General Secretary, Dr. S. Armağan Vurdu. He delivered an impactful discourse in the session aptly titled "Trade and Competitiveness", thereby marking an important milestone in the proceedings.

The 28th World Aluminium Conference of 2023 proved to be an effective forum for networking and collaboration. It assembled over 360 reputable executives and decision-makers from multiple industry segments. These included professionals from primary and secondary aluminium production, extrusion, rolled products, end-use, trading, and financial sectors.

The conference offered a platform for an in-depth exploration of a wide spectrum of topics pertinent to the aluminium industry. These included technological breakthroughs that are shaping the industry's future, raw material acquisition and its implications, market dynamics, and future projections. Other focal points revolved around primary aluminium, cutting-edge production technologies, and innovation.

Participants also delved into discussions about pricing mechanisms, premiums, operational costs, profitability metrics, and overall industry competitiveness. In addition, the conference directed attention towards secondary aluminium, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and the pressing issue of recycling. Such comprehensive coverage of topics underscored the event's commitment to address every significant facet of the aluminium industry.