43rd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION ICSOBA 2025

The International Committee for the Study of Bauxite, Alumina, and Aluminium (ICSOBA) is excited to announce the 43rd ICSOBA International Conference and Exhibition, scheduled to take place from October 26 to October 31, 2025, in Nanning, Guangxi Province, China.

This will be the third time ICSOBA has been held in China and the first time in the vibrant region of Guangxi.

The conference will follow a hybrid format, offering both an in-person event in Nanning and a real-time broadcast for those unable to attend in person. All presenters, however, are required to be present in Nanning to deliver their presentations on-site.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to Chinalco for their generous support as the Host Sponsor of this prestigious event.

ICSOBA 2025 will feature four keynote sessions and over 250 technical papers, spread across four days of technical discussions, followed by a full day dedicated to technical field trips.

Further events in conjunction with ICSOBA 2025 in Nanning will be announced in due course.

We look forward to welcoming you to ICSOBA 2025!

Conference Topics:
The conference will focus on the critical challenges facing the aluminium industry throughout its entire value chain, from bauxite mining to smelter casting operations.

Key topics include:

• Sustainability and decarbonisation

• Energy challenges

• Digitalisation and the role of Artificial Intelligence

• Health, environment, and safety

• Market trends and economic outlook

Innovation and new technologies will be central to the discussions.

Conference Format:
The hybrid format ensures that you can join the conference whether in Nanning or remotely. Here's how on-site participation compares to online attendance:

• On-site participants will have the full conference experience, including:

  • Access to papers and presentations before the conference begins

  • Participation in technical sessions, exhibitions, field trips, and social events

  • The exclusive opportunity to present papers in person

  • On-demand access to recorded presentations through the conference platform

• Online participants will enjoy:

  • Access to papers and presentations prior to the event

  • Live attendance at scheduled sessions (based on Nanning local time)

  • On-demand access to recorded presentations via the conference platform

This hybrid approach ensures an inclusive experience, offering flexibility and engagement for all participants, no matter their location.