Vietnam Metal Recycling Forum Joins SMM AICE 2026 as Association Partner

Vietnam Metal Recycling Forum (VMRF) officially joins the SMM AICE 2026 Southeast Asia Aluminum Conference as an Association Partner, contributing to greater exchange, connectivity, and cooperation in the aluminum industry between Vietnam, China, and the broader Southeast Asian aluminum market.

Event Information

Event: SMM AICE 2026 Southeast Asia Aluminum Conference
Date: 19–20 November 2026
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Exclusive VMRF Offer: Extra 10% off conference registration
Promo Code: VMRF
Register: https://aice-sea-asia.metal.com/tickets?fromId=0f2740197c&from=83

Members of the VMRF community can use promo code VMRF when registering to receive an additional 10% discount on conference registration fees.

Taking place over two days in Ho Chi Minh City, SMM AICE 2026 will bring together aluminum producers, processors, recyclers, technology providers, equipment manufacturers, investors, government representatives, and downstream manufacturers from China, Vietnam, and countries across Southeast Asia.

Through in-depth conference sessions, business matchmaking activities, and networking programs, the event will provide a platform for industry stakeholders to exchange market information, explore business and investment opportunities, and build new connections across the regional aluminum value chain.

Connecting the Regional Aluminum Value Chain

SMM AICE 2026 is expected to attract more than 300 delegates from over 20 countries, along with more than 40 speakers, creating a regional meeting point for companies and organizations seeking to keep up with the latest market developments, explore opportunities, and establish cooperation in Southeast Asia.

The key topics of the event include:

• Vietnam’s aluminum industry development and investment landscape, including market development, investment policies, and opportunities for regional and international businesses.
• Bauxite, alumina, and primary aluminum development, focusing on resource development, alumina capacity expansion, electrolytic aluminum projects, and investment opportunities in the upstream sector.
• Aluminum processing and downstream demand, including opportunities driven by photovoltaic manufacturing, consumer electronics, automotive aluminum, and the development of regional supply chains.
• Recycling, the circular economy, and EPR, focusing on Vietnam’s evolving recycling policies, EPR compliance, investment opportunities in recycled aluminum, and the development of circular value chains.
• China–Vietnam aluminum industry cooperation, including industrial localization, EPC cooperation, overseas expansion, and practical pathways to strengthen cooperation between Chinese and Vietnamese enterprises.

These topics will be explored through three dedicated forums:

• Main Forum
• Bauxite, Alumina and Aluminum Forum
• Aluminum Processing and Recycling Forum

In addition to the conference sessions, participants will also have opportunities to connect directly with regional and international industry companies and organizations through business matchmaking and networking activities.