Our Events

Formats for the aluminium community

From the initial idea to industry trends — everything related to aluminuim takes center stage here.

Specialized Format

Colloquia

Everything related to aluminium is brought together here to foster interdisciplinary dialogue.

The colloquium presentations highlight topics within the network and provide an opportunity to gather early feedback and diverse perspectives. From new alloys and technologies to production, processing, and recycling, all the way to sustainability, the Product Passport, and future applications: The AMAP colloquia provide a forum for current topics and new perspectives across the entire aluminium value chain.


170+ Organizations from industry, research, and academia on the invitation list
1× each month
100+ Colloquia held

On-site in Aachen

A presentation in the AMAP building, followed by a get-together for informal discussion.


Online

A presentation followed by a discussion — join in from the comfort of anywhere.

Far more than just a technical conference: The colloquia serve as a barometer of sentiment for the aluminium industry.

Our members decide which topics to focus on. This ensures that our events are closely aligned with the industry’s actual needs — with room for new perspectives, professional exchange, and concrete ideas. What topics are shaping the market, where are new challenges emerging, and which technologies are gaining importance? That’s exactly what our monthly colloquia bring to the forefront—together with stakeholders across the entire aluminium value chain.


Your expertise on the AMAP stage

Do you have an exciting topic, a new technology, or the latest research findings related to aluminium? Then share them with our community! You can find all the information you need about submitting a presentation in our colloquium guidelines. We’ll post the upcoming dates on our website—or you can subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed early on.

What's next

Our next Colloquium

How Aluminum and Stainless Steel Can Accelerate Innovation and Decarbonization Through Industrial Symbiosis

Stefan Erdmann (Chief Technology Officer, Outokumpu)

November 5th, 2026, 11:30 a.m.

Retrospect

Our last Colloquia

106. Cost-Effective and Sustainable Lightweight Construction with Aluminum

Elmar Beeh (Head of Department Materials and Process Applications for Road- and Rail Vehicles, DLR)

Abstract Presentation *Only for members

105. The New Reality of Aluminum: How Policy and Geopolitics Are Reshaping the Industry

Nicole Voigt (Managing Director and Partner, Boston Consulting Group)

Abstract Presentation *Only for members

104. speira.ID - the Aluminium Industry's first Digital Product Passport (DPP)

Hendrik Heck (Head of Digital Transformation, Speira)

Abstract Presentation *Only for members

Exclusive format

AMAP-Forum

Insights. Exchange. New partnerships.

The AMAP Forum is an exclusive networking and professional event for invited guests, organized in collaboration with our members. The focus is on the question: What has the AMAP community been working on and exploring in recent years — and what opportunities does this hold for the future?


2 days filled with networking, knowledge sharing, and personal interaction
3 years of AMAP-research in review

Program of events

We will present the latest research findings and innovative approaches from our AMAP community over the past three years to a select group — and offer potential new partners an exclusive look into our network and its expertise.


Evening event

The program is rounded out by a group evening event in a relaxed atmosphere — providing an opportunity for personal encounters, in-depth conversations, and new connections.

Retrospect

The AMAP-Forum in recent years

AMAP-Forum 2024

A Look Back at the AMAP Forum 2024 in Aachen: Insights and Innovations in the Aluminum Industry

Program Presentations *Only for members

AMAP-Forum 2021

A Look Back at the AMAP-Forum 2021: AMAP goes VIRTUAL

AMAP-Forum 2018

A Look Back at the AMAP-Forum 2018: The first Forum of the cluster

Rent spaces

Conference Room for rent in Aachen

A bright conference room with a foyer for events, meetings, and workshops.

Event and Conference Room in Aachen

Our bright and welcoming conference room, with an adjoining foyer, can accommodate up to 30–40 people and is ideal for meetings, workshops, seminars, training sessions, networking events, or small conferences.

The premises

The conference room and foyer provide a professional setting for focused work, networking, and events—centrally located in Aachen and flexible enough to accommodate a variety of event formats.

Interested in renting?

We would be happy to provide you with more information about the space, amenities, and terms.

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