Vedanta Aluminium to host the first edition of the International Aluminium Conference in Odisha
Held in partnership with Aluminium Association of India, the conference will witness the
exchange of ideas and best practices, and showcase new innovations and developments
from industry leaders
New Delhi, 8 th February 2023: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, will
be hosting the first edition of the International Aluminium Conference (IAC 2023) in association
with the Aluminium Association of India (AAI) on February 9th and 10th, 2023. The conference,
themed on “Making India the Aluminium Capital of the World”, will be held at Vedanta’s
operations in Jharsuguda, Odisha.
IAC 2023 aims to bring together the global aluminium industry and its stakeholders, including
customers, end consumers, suppliers of technology, services and raw materials to the
aluminium industry, and other players across the value chain. The conference provides a
platform for the exchange of ideas and best practices, showcasing new innovations and
developments in the field of aluminium, promoting sustainability in the industry, and fostering a
circular economy.
The conference will feature technical presentations from a variety of participants, including
primary metal producers, equipment suppliers, product development teams, academic
institutions, research centers, and prominent international experts. IAC 2023 will see industry
leaders come together to deliberate the road ahead for the global aluminium industry at the
following panel sessions:
- Opportunities in Indian Aluminium Industry to attract global investments in
manufacturing - Aluminium alloys and their emerging applications in sunrise sectors
- Decarbonising the Aluminium industry and the potential of Green Aluminium
- New product development and emerging applications of Aluminium
- Promoting sustainability in the Aluminium industry
Mr. Rahul Sharma, President – Aluminium Association of India and CEO of Vedanta
Limited – Aluminium, Power and Port Businesses, said, “We believe in the limitless
potential of the aluminium industry and are proud to host the first edition of the International
Aluminium Conference to spark ideas for an aluminium revolution in India. IAC 2023 represents
a unique opportunity for the industry to come together and drive progress towards a more
sustainable future. We look forward to welcoming leaders from across the world to Jharsuguda
and to be a part of shaping the future of the Indian Aluminium Industry.”
Alongside IAC 2023, there will be a 2-day international exhibition, featuring industry leaders,
new-age start-ups and global suppliers from across the Aluminium industry value chain,displaying their manufacturing prowess. Queries can be mailed to:
The Aluminium Association of India (AAI) was founded in 1981 to cater to the needs of the
Indian Aluminium Industry and represents the entire spectrum of Indian Aluminium Industry –
from primary producers and downstream manufacturers to end users and R&D organisations.
AAI is on a mission to promote utilization and growth of aluminium and its applications across
industry sectors by creating a common forum for the Aluminium Industry and its constituents to
formulate common policies and strategies.
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium,
manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.27 million tonnes in FY22. It is a leader
in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta
Aluminium ranks 2nd in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) 2022 world rankings for
aluminium industry, a reflection of its sustainable development practices. With its world-class
aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission
of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener
tomorrow.
