Where the international aluminium industry meets
Whether it is decarbonisation, the circular economy, energy supply or competitiveness: the aluminium industry is facing far-reaching changes. Increasing sustainability requirements, geopolitical uncertainties and growing demand from future-oriented industries are putting pressure on companies across the entire value chain to adapt.
The issues currently shaping the sector and the developments that could define its future are also highlighted at the ALUMINIUM 2026, which takes place from 6 to 8 October in Düsseldorf, organised by the German Aluminium Association. The event is regarded as the aluminium industry’s key platform and covers the entire value chain of the material. It thus offers insights into current market developments, technological innovations and the issues facing the sector.
The range of exhibits extends from raw materials and semi-finished products, through machinery and plant, to surface treatment, automation, digitalisation and recycling. The trade fair thus offers a concise overview of the technologies and solutions currently shaping the aluminium industry.
Between transformation and competitive pressure
The aluminium industry is undergoing a period of profound change. Decarbonisation, security of supply, rising energy requirements and new regulatory frameworks present companies with complex challenges. At the same time, demand for aluminium is growing in sectors such as electric mobility, renewable energy, construction and digital infrastructure.
ALUMINIUM 2026 will also showcase how the industry is responding to these developments and which potential solutions are currently under discussion. Manufacturers, processors, technology providers, end-users and representatives from research, trade associations and politics come together here to assess developments across the entire value chain and exchange experiences.
Focus on industry topics
As the challenges become increasingly complex, professional exchange is also gaining in importance. Companies, research institutions, trade associations and user industries are increasingly seeking opportunities to share experiences, analyse developments and discuss joint approaches to solutions. Consequently, platforms for knowledge transfer and professional exchange are becoming increasingly important.
ALUMINIUM 2026 sees itself as a venue where companies, research institutions, associations and end-user industries come together to contextualise current developments, exchange experiences and discuss future issues facing the sector. A key component of the event is therefore the two conference formats, which address current developments and strategic issues facing the sector.
The ALUMINIUM Conference focuses on economic and political framework conditions such as markets, industrial policy, trade and supply chains. The Sustainability & Recycling Conference addresses topics such as decarbonisation, CO₂ regulation, the circular economy and resilient value chains.
Together, the exhibition and conference programme reflect the issues currently facing companies and demonstrate how closely economic strength, technological innovation and sustainability are now intertwined.
Shaping the future of the aluminium industry
The aluminium industry is well-placed to play an active role in shaping the industrial transformation of the coming years. As a material used in mobility, energy, construction and numerous other applications, aluminium will continue to play a central role in many future markets.
At the same time, companies face the challenge of balancing economic performance, security of supply and sustainability. How successfully this is achieved will be decisive in determining the role that European production sites will play in global competition in the future.
The challenges range from raw material security and energy supply to decarbonisation and long-term competitiveness. Accordingly, these topics will also be the focus of numerous specialist events and industry dialogues in 2026 – not least at ALUMINIUM in Düsseldorf, where representatives from across the entire value chain will come together to discuss current developments and future prospects for the industry.
ALUMINIUM 2026 will take place from 6 to 8 October 2026 in Düsseldorf. Further information on the event and its key themes is available online: https://rxglb.co/usMRh