There is only a week to go until the 25th edition of the Arab International Aluminium Conference (ARABAL 2023), hosted by Ma’aden. Known as the Middle East’s premier trade event for the aluminum industry, it combines a strategic conference with an international exhibition. The event is being held November 21-23, 2023 at the Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
With over 500 top executives attending the conference and thousands visiting the exhibition, ARABAL is a global event that attracts industry leaders from around the world. It is also the only conference attended by every primary smelter in the region. It promises to be a momentous occasion, featuring engaging content, innovative products, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
The Conference
ARABAL 2023 conference brings together the foremost aluminum companies and manufacturers from around the world. This prestigious gathering serves as a platform for industry leaders to connect, collaborate, and drive innovation in the aluminum sector.
Conference topics in 2023 will include:
- Aluminum demand from end users such as construction, transport, electrical and consumer goods and which factors are shaping the supply
- Outlook for aluminum supply and demand market and LME prices forecast
- Aluminum competitive analysis – landscape, driving factors, technology and challenges
- Getting on track with the Net Zero scenario – decarbonizing the aluminum industry
- Race for sustainability – standards, challenges, incentives, transparency, ESG, financing and R&D
- Green aluminum – the new “gold rush” opportunity?
- Aluminum recycling – improving global recycling to promote a circular economy
- Investing in Saudi Arabia’s aluminum industry
- Dynamic aluminum industry clusters
- Innovative investment in EVs, vertical integration and collaboration/competition models
- Technology game-changers in the aluminum industry
- Aluminum – the future, from mine to space
Women In Aluminium Panel: A highlight on this year’s agenda will be the much anticipated Women in Aluminium Panel featuring Najeeba Al Jabri, Vice President EHS, ESG and Sustainability from EGA. The discussion will explore how female talent can assist in delivering the GCC’s ambitious growth vision and will culminate with recommendations for women in this sector.
The full program is now confirmed and can be viewed here. Register for a conference pass here.
International Exhibition
A two-day international exhibition will run alongside the conference, showcasing the best products and innovations the industry has to offer and provides unrivaled networking opportunities with some of the biggest names from across the globe. Book a free visitor’s pass now to network with these companies and more at the exhibition on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 from 10:00 – 17:30, and Thursday, November 23, 2023 from 10:00 – 16:00.
Register for a free visitor pass here. Please note that a visitor pass will give you access to the exhibition, but for the conference you will need a conference pass.
About the Host
Ma’aden is the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East and among the fastest-growing mining companies in the world, with revenues of SAR 40.3 billion (US$10.7 billion) in 2022. The company operates 17 mines and sites, have 6,000+ direct employees and export products to over 30 countries. Ma’aden is embarking on an 18-year massive growth plan across the industries of phosphate, aluminum, gold, copper and new minerals — to leverage the Kingdom’s estimated $1.3 trillion mineral endowment and international opportunities.
For more information about ARABAL 2023, visit: https://arabal.com/