The 21st ALUMINIUM CHINA, scheduled to take place from July 8 to 10, 2026 at Halls N1-N5 of the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), represents a strategic upgrade in response to the global restructuring of manufacturing and the low-carbon transition. Boasting core innovations including the "five concurrent trade shows" model, precise hall segmentation, and a focus on emerging applications, this 21st edition of the trade show is set to facilitate cross-industry collaboration and drive the non-ferrous metals sector toward high-end, intelligent, and sustainable development.

Against the backdrop of accelerated global manufacturing restructuring and deepening low-carbon transformation, the aluminium industry stands at a critical juncture of profound change, where multiple challenges and opportunities intersect. The sustained growth of new energy vehicles (NEVs), the rise of the low-altitude economy and humanoid robotics, as well as the surge in material substitution and technological innovation, have expanded the application boundaries and growth potential of aluminium materials to an unprecedented extent.

Building on over 20 years of industry resources, ALUMINIUM CHINA 2026 will be held at Halls N1-N5 of the Shanghai New International Expo Center from July 8 to 10, 2026. Centered around the core highlights of "Five Concurrent Exhibitions, Global Linkages, Resource Sharing, and Thought Leadership", it aims to create a high-standard international event covering the entire non-ferrous metals value chain, empowering global industry stakeholders to overcome challenges and achieve win-win development.

Five Concurrent Trade Shows: An Integrated Platform for the Non-Ferrous Metals Value Chain 

Driven by the global green low-carbon transition and the development of emerging technology industries, the demand structure and growth drivers of the non-ferrous metals sector are undergoing profound shifts. Strategic emerging industries—represented by NEVs, artificial intelligence (AI), and high-end manufacturing—have emerged as new engines for the growth of material consumption and technological upgrading.

To address the urgent needs of downstream industries for material diversification and integrated solutions, ALUMINIUM CHINA 2026 has undergone a strategic upgrade to the "Five Concurrent Trade Shows" model. This model integrates the 21st ALUMINIUM CHINA with Lightweight Asia 2026, Copper China 2026, the 2026 Shanghai International Metal Recycling Expo, and Magnesium China 2026, forming a comprehensive trade platform covering aluminium, copper, magnesium and other non-ferrous metals, as well as the circular recycling sector.

Key metrics for the integrated exhibition include: 

- Total exhibition area: 60,000 square meters 

- Participating exhibitors: Over 650 global high-quality enterprises 

- Projected professional visitors: Over 35,000 (including 4,000+ international visitors) 

This enables one-stop access to core resources of the entire non-ferrous metals value chain, enhancing visit efficiency and value multiplication for attendees. 

Precise Hall Segmentation: Optimizing Resource Matching Efficiency 

ALUMINIUM CHINA 2026 adopts a precise hall layout to focus on core value chain resources, systematically presenting the full industrial ecosystem from basic materials to intelligent manufacturing. 

Materials Hall: Frontiers of Application and Industrial Foundations 

Driven by upgrading downstream sectors (NEVs, packaging, consumer electronics, low-altitude economy, humanoid robotics), aluminium materials are undergoing innovation centered on performance enhancement and structural optimization. The Materials Hall gathers leading enterprises across the entire value chain—from basic aluminium to high-end fabricated products. Visitors are able to engage with enterprises such as Chinalco, Hongqiao, Nanshan, Huajian, Lida New Energy, Mingtai, Zamei Metal, An'an Aluminium, Baowu Aluminum, XMXYG Aluminum, Zhongfu, Yongjie, YOTO, Longding, Caifa Aluminium, Innovation Metal, JMA Aluminium, Mindal, Fenglu, Xinjiang Join World, Baowu Magnesium, Wanji, Runhua Aluminium, Foen, Bada Magnesium, Sunho, Conglin, Nanping Aluminium, HEC, Xinren Aluminum Foil, Nanning Industrial Investment, Qixing Aluminum, Kinbo Aluminum, Guilv New Material, CIEZN, Xinran Aluminum to explore the latest R&D outcomes, technological pathways, and application solutions.  

Equipment Hall: Empowering Intelligent Manufacturing 

Advanced equipment and technology are core drivers of industrial upgrading. The Equipment Hall showcases integrated solutions for aluminium fabrication, featuring enterprises like STNM Master Alloy, HengLiTai, Taiyuan Heavy Machinery, Zhuoshen, Giansun, Boneng, Wanying Intelligent, Tianli Magnet, XJT Intelligent, Jiuyi Heavy Industries, Xinyuan, KLD, ShangGuiJuLi, SFR, Huanan Heavy Industry, Elik, Youzhi, Robofon, GSK, Zhongding Technology, Neu-Sanken, Huahong Technology, Beijing Research Institute of Automation for Machinery Industry, Cometal, AdTech, Huachuang Environmental Protection, Lauffer Vision, Hengli, ABD, PRATIC, China National Heavy Machinery, SunYo. These exhibitors present cutting-edge equipment and technologies to support high-end, digital, and intelligent transformation of the aluminium industry.  

International Hall: Global Linkages and Cutting-Edge Innovation 

As a hub connecting China and global aluminium industries, the International Hall features global leaders such as SMS group, Pyrotek, Wagstaff, Danieli, Primetals, TMEIC, Tenova, ESA, Novelis, Isra Vision, IMS, B&B Equipment, Karl Deutsch, Otto Junker, RHI Magnesita, Hycast, Evertz Hydrotechnik, HOESCH, Achenbach, Melchers, Granges, Vesuvius, Linde, Romidot, iNOEX, Moessner, Generica, Precimeter, SIJ RAVNE SYSTEMS D.O.O, ALEASTUR, Inductotherm Group, EBNER Group. It serves as a platform for showcasing top-tier technologies, exchanging frontier ideas, and exploring international cooperation opportunities.  

Through structured hall segmentation and dedicated functional allocation, the show is organized around three core thematic dimensions—advanced materials, processing equipment and international technologies—forging a professionally curated platform characterized by high resource density and precise functional positioning. In addition to presenting a comprehensive overview of the non-ferrous metals value chain, the exhibition greatly improves the engagement efficiency of industry stakeholders and the accuracy of technical intelligence acquisition through evidence-based spatial design and user-centered visitor experience planning.

ALUMINIUM CHINA 2026 official visitor online registration is now open! Complete your pre-registration through our official link: https://reed.infosalons.com.cn/reg/ALU26/web/#/en/login. Beat the June 30 deadline to enjoy an exemption from the USD 15 on-site entry fee.

We cordially invite industry stakeholders from across the globe to join us in Shanghai this July, as we usher in a new era for the global aluminium industry and co-create its forward-thinking development roadmap together.