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About Forum Aluminium

Forum Aluminium 2027 - Key Facts

Conference on Innovations and Industry Strategies 

Forum Aluminium returns from 8–10 June 2027 at the historic Glanzstoff industrial campus in St. Pölten, Lower Austria. Bringing together leading experts from industry, science and policy, the conference once again serves as one of Europe’s most important platforms for discussing technological developments, industry strategies and the future of aluminium.

What is Forum Aluminium?

Forum Aluminium is an international conference that brings together the foremost experts of the aluminium industry. Around 200 national and international participants from research and industry exchange insights on current developments, technological innovations and strategic industrial challenges.
The event aims to advance high‑tech manufacturing processes, highlight innovation, strengthen collaboration and reinforce Austria’s role as a key location for aluminium expertise.

As much as we value aluminium it is not the sole purpose of the event. In addition to the scientific developments we will also introduce our guests to the culinary highlights of the region. The side program includes, among other events, a Gala Dinner, a visit to a traditional Austrian tavern “Heuriger” amidst beautiful vineyards and a wine and perry tasting.

This is an excellent opportunity to interact with experts from the Aluminium industry and academia from all over the world and get the latest updates on key issues in the industry.

Typical wine tavern in the Wachau Valley
Typical wine tavern in the Wachau Valley

Key Topics of the 2027 Conference

Technology & Research

  • Forming Technologies & Mega‑Casting
  • Lightweight Design & Mobility
  • Materials Development & Heat Treatment
  • Recycling & Circular Economy
  • Surface Finishing
  • Digital and AI‑driven Production
  • Simulation & Data‑based Process Optimization

Markets & Strategy

  • Defence Sector Expansion
  • Future of Automotive & Mobility
  • Aluminium in Packaging & Construction
  • Global market dynamics (Europe vs. Asia vs. USA)
  • Tariffs, geopolitical influences & cost pressures
  • Industrial & energy policy in the EU

Factory Tours at Neuman Aluminium & Prefa

  • Casting at Neuman Aluminium Austria
  • Direct Extrusion at Neuman Aluminium Direct Extrusion
  • Impact Extrusion at Neuman Aluminium Impact Extrusion
  • Aluminium Processing at PREFA

Conference Mission

The mission of Forum Aluminium is to provide a platform where innovation, sustainability, energy efficiency and industrial competitiveness come together. International experts present visionary approaches for a resilient and climate‑ready aluminium industry, discussing novel production concepts, evolving market scenarios and Europe’s long‑term industrial strategy.
The conference fosters collaboration, strengthens partnerships and supports the development of a dynamic international aluminium community.

“Aluminium – this valuable metal possesses the whiteness of silver, the indestructibility of gold, the tenacity of iron, the fusibility of copper, the lightness of glass. It is easily wrought, is very widely distributed, forming the base of most of the rocks, is three times lighter than iron, and seems to have been created for the express purpose of furnishing us with the material for our projectile.“ -- From the Earth to the Moon (1865) – Jules Verne