The Aluminum 2009 program will include the following symposia:

• Alumina and Bauxite
  This symposium will cover key issues related to alumina and bauxite production, such as fundamentals, chemistry and operational improvements in the Bayer process. [MORE]
• Aluminum Cold Rolling and Strip Processing
  Learn about cold rolling process related issues from the hot rolled coil or plate to the cold rolled strip, sheet or foil of aluminum alloys. [MORE]
• Aluminum Hot Rolling
  Hear presentations about hot rolling process related issues from the ingot to the hot rolled coil or plate of aluminum alloys. [MORE]
• Aluminum Alloys: Fabrication, Characterization, and Applications
  All aspects of the physical and mechanical metallurgy of aluminum alloys will be presented at this symposium. [MORE]
• Aluminum Reduction Technology
  Attendees will hear about the latest developments in aluminum reduction at this symposium with a focus on the cell. [MORE]
• Cast Shop for Aluminum Production
  A variety of subjects important to the cast shop are discussed in this symposium, including charge materials, pre-furnace treatment, melting, and environmental issues. [MORE]
• Electrode Technology for Aluminum Production
  Attendees will learn about advances not only in carbon technology but also in electrode materials and fabrication technologies. [MORE]
• General Abstracts: Light Metals Division
  Presentations range from aluminum as windings in transformers to selenium treatment technologies. [MORE]

Plan on attending one of these practical short courses or workshops! Visit the Short Courses web page for a complete list of courses being offered.

• Alumina Refinery Fundamentals and Practice
  This course provides an overview of the Bayer alumina process and fundamentals of alumina calcination, process design criteria, and operational and maintenance requirements for large calciners in the alumina industry. [MORE]
• Aluminum Metal Treatment
  This short course will address both the theoretical and practical aspects of metal treatment. [MORE]

• Light Metals Networking Reception
  Join colleagues and meet other attendees with an interest in light metals, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, February 15, to view posters and network. 
  
• Aluminum Plenary Session
  This plenary session will focus on current economic conditions and include speakers from top aluminum companies around the world. Confirmed speakers to date include: Galdino Claro, Chief Executive Officer, Aleris Americas, and Dick Evans, Executive Director and Chief Executive, Rio Tinto Alcan.
  
• Light Metals Division Luncheon Lecture
  Congratulate this year’s Light Metals Division award winners at this special luncheon. Lecture by Rajeev Ahuja, Uppsala University,
  “Nano Approaches to Using Light Metals Magnesium and Aluminum in Hydrogen Storage”. [MORE] (Order tickets on the registration form.)

For more information on these or additional proceedings, please visit the Proceedings page.

• Aluminum Alloys: Fabrication, Characterization and Applications
  
• Light Metals 2009
  
• Supplemental Proceedings Volume 3: General Paper Selections