AICE 2025: Gateway to innovation and cross-industry collaboration in the aluminium sector

The SMM Aluminium Industry Conference & Expo (AICE) 2025 returns as Asia’s premier platform for aluminium industry innovation, strategic collaboration, and global business expansion. Co-located with CLNB 2025 (China International New Energy Industry Expo), this year’s event amplifies opportunities across the aluminium and renewable energy sectors, offering unmatched value for exhibitors and visitors alike.

Strategic Synergy: One Ticket, Dual Access to Growth

AICE 2025 breaks new ground by partnering with CLNB 2025, China’s largest new energy industry expo. Attendees gain single-ticket access to both events, bridging the aluminium and renewable energy industries. With 40,000+ global professionals expected, this synergy unlocks unprecedented cross-sector networking, knowledge sharing, and deal-making potential. 

Global procurement powerhouse, VIP procurement matchmaking

Over 500+ international procurement teams from automotive, manufacturing, beverage and new energy sectors will attend, including industry titans like Li Auto, Jaguar Land Rover, CATL, and Ecovacs Robotics. Exhibitors gain direct access to 

high-value buyers seeking cutting-edge aluminium solutions, from lightweight vehicle components to sustainable energy infrastructure. The exclusive Buyer-Exhibitor Matchmaking Program guarantees ROI-focused engagements. Pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings connect suppliers with procurement heads from:

• Automotive & EV
• Renewable Energy & Batteries
• Advanced Manufacturing & Consumer Goods

Thought leadership forum series

Eight dedicated forums will tackle pressing industry themes:

1. Green Transformation & Circular Economy;
2. Aluminium Applications in NEVs & Renewable Energy;
3. Smart Manufacturing & Digital Operations.

AICE 2025 brought together a distinguished group of industry leaders, including Norman Ting, General Manager, Asia at Metro Mining Limited, who provided insights on regional resource strategies; Zhenshan Liu, Director and Senior Engineer at Chalco Materials Application Research Institute; Michelle Leung, Head of Asia Metals and Mining Sustainability at Bloomberg; Torbjörn Sternsjö, CEO of Arctial; Ron Knapp, Adviser to the Office of the Chairman at China Hongqiao Group Limited (HK); Linlin Wu, Manager at The International Aluminium Institute (IAI); Qi Guo, Assurance Manager at the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI); Inga Simonenko, Head of Market Intelligence & Low Carbon Solutions at RUSAL Marketing (UC Rusal); and Sanjeev Phadke, Secretary General of the Bureau of Middle East Recycling (BMR), AICE 2025 brought together a distinguished group of industry leaders, including Norman Ting, General Manager, Asia at Metro Mining Limited, who provided insights on regional resource strategies; Zhenshan Liu, Director and Senior Engineer at Chalco Materials Application Research Institute; Michelle Leung, Head of Asia Metals and Mining Sustainability at Bloomberg; Torbjörn Sternsjö, CEO of Arctial; Ron Knapp, Adviser to the Office of the Chairman at China Hongqiao Group Limited (HK); Linlin Wu, Manager at The International Aluminium Institute (IAI); Qi Guo, Assurance Manager at the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI); Inga Simonenko, Head of Market Intelligence & Low Carbon Solutions at RUSAL Marketing (UC Rusal); and Sanjeev Phadke, Secretary General of the Bureau of Middle East Recycling (BMR), among other distinguished speakers. Their participation underscored AICE 2025's commitment to advancing sustainability, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration, reinforcing its role as a catalyst for industry progress.

Exhibition scale & innovation showcase

Spanning 8,500+ sqm with 300+ exhibitors and +5000 visitors, AICE 2025 displayed breakthroughs in:

• High-Performance Aluminium Profiles & Foils
• Next-Gen Extrusion & Recycling Technologies
• Smart Factory Solutions
• Global brands like Siemens, Hindalco, and Novelis will debut innovations alongside rising innovators.

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