October 6, 2026
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ALUMINIUM 2026 is the global meeting place for the aluminium industry, held from 6 to 8 October 2026 at Messe Düsseldorf, Germany, occupying halls 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7a. Organised by RX and held biennially, the 2026 edition operates under the motto "Sharing a Vision" and marks a decisive shift in the event's positioning from technological showcase to strategic decision platform. With over 800 exhibitors and partners expected alongside 20,000+ trade visitors from more than 100 countries, 73 percent of them involved in purchasing decisions, ALUMINIUM 2026 covers the entire aluminium value chain from raw materials through primary and smelter products, semi-finished products, value-added products, machinery, and industrial services. The event is backed by Aluminium Deutschland and European Aluminium as ideational partners. Visitor tickets are available as a three-day pass for €52 in advance, covering full access to all exhibition halls, conference sessions, and award ceremonies.
The five-star exhibitor line-up features global players including Alcoa, AMAG, Elval, Emirates Global Aluminium, Ma'aden, Norsk Hydro, Novelis, Rio Tinto, Speira, and Trimet, alongside specialist SMEs and start-ups. Major exhibitor countries beyond Germany include Italy, Turkey, China, India, the United Arab Emirates, Norway, Austria, Spain, Switzerland, the Netherlands, France, and the United States. The visitor community spans manufacturers, processors, OEMs, end users, technology suppliers, procurement professionals, senior executives, industrial associations, and policy representatives. Exhibitors are drawn from across the aluminium value chain sectors: rolling technology, extrusion, foundry, primary production, surface treatment, magnesium, and sustainability solutions. Themed Pavilions covering Foundry, Primary, Surface, Magnesium, and Sustainability offer focused touchpoints for specialist innovation and networking, while the Newcomer Pavilion hosts emerging companies and start-ups. Country Pavilions from Denmark, Norway, and Aluminium Scandinavia provide a structured route into key regional markets. foundry-planet
The three-day programme combines the main exhibition with two dedicated conference programmes, Speakers Corners, themed forums, two industry award initiatives, and live demonstrations. The ALUMINIUM Conference, organised by Aluminium Deutschland, addresses the issues that will define the next decade of industrial transformation, from circular economy and raw materials security to innovation, aerospace, mobility, defence, and economic competitiveness. A newly expanded Sustainability and Recycling Conference, hosted in collaboration with CRU, builds on the popular 2024 Speakers Corner format into a full conference programme addressing circular economy, low-carbon production, and greener processing, complemented by a dedicated Sustainability and Recycling Area in Hall 6. The ALUMINIUM Innovation Awards, created with International Aluminium Journal, recognise achievements across three categories: low-carbon manufacturing, product innovation, and smart connected manufacturing, with winners announced at the show. The Women with Metal Awards return for another edition, with an expert jury selecting finalists from across the global industry. Digital tools including the Lead Manager App, Colleqt QR Code, and Exhibitor Dashboard support efficient lead capture and visitor planning throughout the event. foundry-planet
The agenda addresses the full spectrum of strategic and technological priorities facing the global aluminium industry. Key themes include the circular economy and aluminium's role as a sustainable, recyclable material; low-carbon and green production pathways including decarbonisation of primary smelting and processing; raw materials security and supply chain resilience in a geopolitically uncertain environment; regulatory compliance and European industrial policy under frameworks including the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism; innovation in rolling technology and extrusion for lightweight applications in automotive, aerospace, and construction; surface treatment advancements and new coating and finishing technologies; foundry technology and casting process innovation; magnesium as a complementary lightweight material; additive manufacturing and new product development methodologies; smart and connected manufacturing including digital twins, automation, and AI in production; e-mobility and the role of aluminium in electric vehicles and charging infrastructure; and defence and aerospace applications as growth sectors for high-performance aluminium products.
ALUMINIUM 2026 closes on 8 October at 18:00 following three full days of exhibition, conference sessions, award ceremonies, and networking at Messe Düsseldorf. The event concludes having brought together the complete global aluminium value chain under one roof, reinforcing Düsseldorf's position as the biennial decision-making hub for the industry's most significant commercial and technological conversations.
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