Vietnam in Focus: IBAAS–VFMSTA 2026 Gathers Global Aluminium Industry Leaders in Hanoi
Meta Description: The 15th IBAAS–VFMSTA 2026 bauxite, alumina and aluminium conference runs 28–29 October 2026 at Hanoi University of Science and Technology. It unites global industry leaders to explore Vietnam’s rise as a Southeast Asian aluminium hub, low-carbon smelting and circular economy growth.
The 15th International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Conference & Exhibition (IBAAS–VFMSTA 2026) will convene in Hanoi, Vietnam, on 28–29 October 2026. Hosted at Hanoi University of Science and Technology, the two-day event is organised by the International Bauxite, Alumina and Aluminium Society (IBAAS) in partnership with the Vietnam Foundry and Metallurgy Science and Technology Association (VFMSTA), bringing together producers, engineering firms, technology providers, researchers and senior executives across the full aluminium value chain.
The conference marks a key milestone in IBAAS’ international expansion, bringing its established industry platform to Southeast Asia and creating targeted opportunities for collaboration between the global aluminium community and Vietnamese stakeholders.
Vietnam Emerges as a Strategic Regional Aluminium Hub
Vietnam’s rapid rise as a production centre for aluminium and associated critical minerals makes Hanoi a strategically significant host for the gathering. The event is designed to foster cross-border industry engagement, strengthen professional networks and open pathways for cooperation in process engineering, industrial development and technical services. For companies seeking to expand their regional footprint or build new supply partnerships, the conference provides a dedicated platform for direct engagement with local market participants.
Broad Industry Participation & Sponsorship
A strong contingent of Vietnamese industrial groups, universities and research institutions have confirmed their participation, underscoring the country’s growing integration into the global aluminium sector. Key local stakeholders include VINACOMIN, Dak Nong Aluminium Company, Nhan Co Alumina Complex, Grando Aluminium Joint Stock Company, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology, and the Vietnam Metal Recycling Forum.
China Nonferrous Metal Industry’s Foreign Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd. is the event’s Platinum Sponsor. Gold sponsors include Nalco Water & Bateco Group and China’s Shenyang Aluminium & Magnesium Engineering & Research Institute. The exhibition area showcases advanced technologies and solutions from process analyser manufacturers, engineering firms and digital solution providers.
Core Technical Agenda & Side Events
The conference programme covers the full upstream-to-downstream aluminium value chain. Core technical themes include bauxite geology and beneficiation, alumina production innovation, critical minerals recovery from Bayer liquor and red mud, low-carbon aluminium smelting, downstream processing, circular economy and recycling, and digitalisation of operations.
A post-conference technical visit to Grando’s aluminium profiles and recycling plant is scheduled for 30 October, giving delegates first-hand insight into Vietnamese industrial operations. The event also features a call for technical papers, student poster awards and dedicated B2B networking sessions.
IBAAS invites aluminium producers, bauxite and alumina operators, engineering firms, technology suppliers, researchers and industry professionals to take part in the Hanoi conference. Combining in-depth technical exchange, industry networking and exhibition showcases, the event aims to strengthen connections across the global aluminium value chain and advance dialogue on the sector’s evolving strategic priorities.
