IBAAS International Conferences – 2026

The 15^th International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Conference & Exhibition (IBAAS–VFMSTA 2026) was successfully held on 28–29 October 2026 at Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), Hanoi, Vietnam, under the theme “Strengthening the Global Aluminium Industry and Critical Minerals: Vietnam as a Rising Hub in Asia.”

The conference brought together over 200 delegates, including 75 international participants, representing approximately 100 companies and organizations from across the global aluminium industry. The two-day event featured approximately 40 technical presentations, including 22 papers from international experts and 18 from Vietnamese scientists and engineers.

The conference covered key developments across bauxite mining, alumina refining, aluminium smelting, downstream applications, bauxite residue utilization, technological innovation and sustainable aluminium production. Eight keynote presentations, technical sessions, an international exhibition and an ESG panel discussion provided valuable opportunities for knowledge exchange, industry interaction and business networking.

Organized jointly by IBAAS and the Vietnam Foundry and Metallurgy Science and Technology Association (VFMSTA), the conference marked an important milestone in strengthening international cooperation and promoting Vietnam’s growing role in the global aluminium value chain.

IBAAS sincerely thanks all the dignitaries, speakers, paper presenters, delegates, sponsors, exhibitors, institutional partners and organizers for their valuable support and contribution to the success of the event.