2025: Navigating a Turbulent Era In this eventful year of 2025, the fragmentation of global supply chains has intensified, compounded by U.S.-China strategic rivalry, the implementation of carbon tariffs (CBAM) in Europe and the U.S., and political turmoil in American governance, casting significant uncertainty over global economic recovery. China's "Dual Carbon" policy is driving profound industrial transformation, with surging sales of new energy vehicles and breakthroughs like the C919 large aircraft unlocking new opportunities. Yet challenges arising from supply chain restructuring and heightened competition for resources continue to unsettle the aluminum industry. Against this backdrop, AICE 2025 SMM (14th) Aluminum Industry Annual Conference will be held grandly in Zhengzhou, a pivotal hub for China's aluminum sector, on October 16-17. Key topics will include: Securing upstream resources Long-term trade agreements and negotiations Price forecasting and risk hedging Pathways to low-carbon transition Technological innovation exchanges Particular focus will be given to the global allocation of bauxite resources, supply-demand dynamics of alumina and primary aluminum, and long-term contract pricing models—all critical areas demanding in-depth industry dialogue and collaborative problem-solving. This conference aims to empower enterprises to grasp market trends, optimize resource allocation, tackle green trade challenges, and collectively advance the sustainable development of China's and the global aluminum industry.