IBAAS 2026 special technical sessions: Driving future-ready aluminium solutions in India and beyond

As the global aluminium industry accelerates its transition towards low-carbon production, digital operations, and circular resource use, IBAAS 2026 (Jharsuguda, India) is placing strong emphasis on deep, solution-oriented technical dialogue through a curated series of Special Thematic Technical Sessions. 

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These sessions form the technical backbone of IBAAS 2026 and are being designed and coordinated by eminent professionals from industry, R&D organisations, and technology leadership roles. With Jharsuguda—one of India’s most significant aluminium production clusters—as the host location, the discussions are firmly grounded in operational realities, while addressing challenges of global relevance.

Special Sessions Address Today’s Most Critical Industry Priorities

The Special Technical Sessions at IBAAS 2026 reflect the aluminium industry’s current priorities—resource efficiency, sustainability, decarbonisation, digitalisation, artificial intelligence, and next-generation materials. Covering the entire value chain from bauxite mining to advanced aluminium alloys, the programme offers a rare opportunity for participants to engage in focused, high-impact technical exchanges.

📌 Key special technical sessions at IBAAS 2026 (Jharsuguda)

• Bauxite Beneficiation and Conservation
  Enhancing ore recovery and ensuring long-term sustainability of bauxite resources.
  Session Coordinator: Dr. Ashok Nandi
• Bauxite Residue (Red Mud): From Challenge to Opportunity
  Innovative utilisation pathways and circular solutions for sustainable residue management.
  Session Coordinator: Ms. Sangita Sadafule, Deputy CEO – Red Mud, Vedanta Limited, Lanjigarh
• Non-Metallurgical Bauxite–Alumina Applications
  Expanding high-value applications beyond traditional metallurgy.
  Session Coordinator: Dr. J. P. Nayak, General Manager – High Alumina Technology, TRL Krosaki Refractories Limited
• Green Aluminium
  Decarbonisation strategies, renewable energy integration, and ESG-driven transformation.
  Session Coordinator & Chair: Mr. Abhijit Pati, Ex CEO & Whole-time Director and Ex Chief Transformation Officer – Aluminium Business, Vedanta
• Re-imagining the Aluminium Value Chain through Digitalisation
  Leveraging digital tools and smart systems for productivity and reliability.
  Session Coordinator & Chair: Mr. Pradip Ranjan Choudhury, Leading Smelter Expert
• Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Aluminium Industry
  Real-world AI applications in process optimisation and predictive maintenance.
  Session Coordinator: Mr. Ashutosh Kumar, Vice President – Engineering, Caliche
• Value Recovery from Aluminium and Power Plant Wastes
  Converting industrial waste streams into valuable resources.
  Session Coordinator: Dr. Maneesh C. Srivastava, Deputy Head – R&D, Aluminium Business, Vedanta Aluminium
• Cathodes for Energy Management and Pot-Life Extension
  Improving energy efficiency and operational economics in smelting operations.
  Session Coordinators:
  Mr. Bibhu Mishra, Advisor, Hindalco Industries Limited
  Mr. Pratap Sahu, Vice President & Smelter Plant Head, Hindalco Industries Limited (Hirakud Smelter)
• Aluminium Alloys: Sustainable and Smart Engineering Solutions
  Next-generation alloys for lightweighting and advanced applications.
  Session Coordinator: Dr. Amit Chatterjee, Advisor – Aluminium
• Aluminium Recycling: Driving the Circular Economy and Green Metal Transition

Extending technical dialogue to Southeast Asia: IBAAS–VFMSTA 2026, Vietnam

Building on the technical depth of IBAAS 2026 in India, the same spirit of knowledge-sharing and collaborative problem-solving will extend internationally through IBAAS–VFMSTA 2026, to be held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Organised jointly with the Vietnam Foundry and Metallurgy Science and Technology Association (VFMSTA), the Vietnam conference will focus on regional priorities, emerging technologies, and best practices relevant to Southeast Asia’s rapidly growing aluminium and metallurgy sectors. The event will also serve as a strategic bridge between Indian expertise and Southeast Asian industrial growth, strengthening cross-border technical cooperation.

A unified platform for global aluminium advancement

Together, IBAAS 2026 (Jharsuguda) and IBAAS–VFMSTA 2026 (Vietnam) create a unified platform for high-quality technical exchange, connecting practitioners, researchers, technology providers, and decision-makers across geographies.

By anchoring discussions in practical experience, sustainability imperatives, and digital transformation, IBAAS continues to position itself as a catalyst for future-ready aluminium solutions—in India, Southeast Asia, and the global aluminium community.

For more details, please visit www.ibaas.info or write to us at info@ibaas.info / info.ibaas@gmail.com. 

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