For its 42^nd International Conference and Exhibition, ICSOBA is inviting you to return to the home turf of Paul Héroult and the place of one of the first plants where Karl Josef Bayer implemented his patented process of alumina extraction from bauxite. 

The conference is planned in the same format as last two years with authors delivering their presentation physically. The presentations will be broadcast live for the participants who cannot attend in-person. 

Technical Program of ICSOBA 2024 will include:

• Keynote presentations giving visitors insights of current technology and market trends in the field of primary aluminium;
• 3 days of Technical Sessions;
• Technical tours will be organized to Alteo Gardanne plant with special focus on bauxite residue storage and processing, and to Aluminium Dunkerque smelter, home of a Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) project;
• Bayer and Electrolysis Short Courses will be given by leading experts prior to the conference.