CRU’s World Aluminium Conference celebrated its 30th Anniversary in 2025, bringing together 360 delegates from 174 companies and 39 countries with delegations from China, Europe, USA, The Middle East, India, Africa and Australasia.

This year’s conference will look at the issue of data and transparency focusing on why customers and markets demand certain types of data, which is evolving, and how it can be used to support decision-making, drive sustainability outcome and inform customers, traders and the investment community.

The event will be structured around in-depth analysis in the form of 'vignette' presentations from various experts to drive greater understanding of the economic and political implications of different sustainability initiatives and ‘cross-lane’ insights; followed by panel discussions. The conference will also feature price outlook session on raw materials, primary aluminium and semi finished products from CRU's experts on the ground. 

Six great reasons why you should attend the CRU World Aluminium Conference: 

1. Industry support: Our partnership with IAI and ASI has brought wider industry support as well as attracting the full supply chain to the conference.
2. A truly global audience: The event regularly attracts senior industry stakeholders from 39+ countries representing 170+ companies from the global supply chain.
3. Trusted track-record: With a legacy of over 30 years, the event delivers crucial market intelligence through a variety of innovative formats, offering a platform for strategic discussions with industry leaders.
4. Optimal business opportunities: Make meaningful business connections with the right people over three days of networking and strategic discussions.
5. Quality, independent insight: The conference leverages CRU’s knowledge and expertise of the aluminium sector and our trusted market relationships. Taking advantage of our global office presence to provide solid and concise market intelligence from those on the ground.
6. Innovative content: The expanded agenda offers new content about carbon accounting methodologies, delivering meaningful insights from industry experts.