Powering the Core Journey! OFweek 2026 (10th Annual) Industry Annual Conference is set for a major upgrade and will make its debut at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong (Main Forum, Hall 8) from March 11-12, 2026 . This annual conference will be held concurrently with TBSA 2026 (2026 Asia International and Exhibition), covering an exhibition area of over 22,000 square meters. It will attract more than 350 global exhibitors and over 20,000 international professional visitors. Over 150 industry leaders will gather to explore cutting-edge trends in the battery industry, connect global resources, and jointly create a new industrial landscape. Two major events will also be held concurrently: the Weike Cup·OFweek 2025 (8th Annual) Industry Awards Ceremony, and the launch event of the "Involution Ebbs, Innovation Gathers Strength: 2026 China Lithium Battery Industry Panorama Blue Book" (including the release of rankings), integrating exhibitions, high-end conferences, and industry awards. Global renowned enterprises such as Power, Lead Intelligent Equipment, Materials, BTR, Reasolid New Material, Bosch Rexroth, Jingshi, Zhongke Shenlan Huize, and WELION New Energy will gather at this grand event to share insights and jointly promote a new pattern of high-quality development across the industry chain. Three Special Sessions: Decoding Cutting-Edge Trends and Growth Opportunities As an annual barometer for the lithium battery industry, this conference, centered around the theme of "Technological Breakthroughs - Intelligent Manufacturing Upgrades - Market Outlook," will feature three special sessions on Technology and Applications, "Intelligent Manufacturing," and Solid-State Batteries . It will focus on pathways for technological implementation, delve into intelligent manufacturing and cost-reduction and efficiency-enhancement solutions, and provide insights into solid-state battery technology roadmaps to help secure a leading position in next-generation battery technologies. Two major launch events will be held concurrently: ▲ BTR New Product Launch Event : The anode leader unveils innovative products, showcasing groundbreaking technologies and achievements; ▲ Launch Event of the "2026 Lithium Battery Industry Panorama Blue Book" : Exclusive release of industry data, policy interpretations, and future trend forecasts, providing a comprehensive overview for industrial decision-making. A Top-Tier Lineup Assembled: Sneak Peek at the Agenda Contact Us Business Cooperation: Ms. Jiao Tel: 19168597392 Email: Market Cooperation/Media Cooperation: Ms. Yi Tel: 19925234597 Email: yiguandi@ofweek.com

The Ministry of Commerce and nine other departments have issued the "2026 'Happy Spring Shopping' Chinese New Year Special Activity Plan." The plan proposes encouraging localities to increase the number of trade-in subsidies for consumer goods during the Chinese New Year period, enhance support for offline physical retail, mobilize enterprises to continue organizing exhibitions and sales activities related to automobiles, home appliances, digital and smart products during the holiday, guide businesses to set up product experience zones for smart terminals and other products, offer more discounts to in-store customers for trial experiences, strengthen policy interpretation and offline experiential consumption promotion, and foster a strong trade-in atmosphere.

On November 15, 2024, the Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration jointly issued the "Announcement on Adjusting Export Tax Rebate Policies," which comprehensively canceled the export tax rebate policy covering 34 tax codes for copper semis, effective from December 1. The introduction of this policy was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirring up waves in the copper rod export market. According to SMM, since the end of November 2024, the copper wire rod export market has accelerated its transition from Ordinary Trade to processing trade, and now processing trade has become the mainstream mode for copper cathode rod exports. At the same time, the international market environment has become increasingly complex. The unpredictable US tariff policies and the continuous turbulence in the global trade landscape have further exacerbated the uncertainty in the copper cathode rod export market. Domestically, the shadow of severe overcapacity in the copper rod industry has always loomed over the sector. Many enterprises, in their quest for survival, have turned their attention to overseas markets, attempting to break through the predicament by expanding global orders. However, the sudden tightening of the export tax rebate policy has not only significantly compressed corporate profit margins but also forced companies to quickly adjust their trade strategies. The transition from Ordinary Trade to processing trade is fraught with challenges. In the process of exploring new trade models, enterprises have generally encountered multiple challenges, including insufficient policy interpretation, unstable raw material supply chains, and intense international market competition. Under the dual pressures of policy and market, how can copper rod enterprises accurately grasp policy directions, innovate trade models, and ultimately break through the overcapacity dilemma! It is against this industry backdrop that on April 18, the 2025 SMM Processing Trade Export Training Conference, organized by SMM, was successfully held in Shanghai. More than fifty representatives from numerous copper rod enterprises across the country gathered at the Aurora Building. Participants engaged in in-depth discussions on cutting-edge topics such as export policy changes, trade model transformation, practical operations of processing manual applications, overseas market trading strategies, and LME RMB trading paths, jointly analyzing the new trends in the copper rod export market and exploring directions for the industry to break through. The successful hosting of the 2025 SMM Processing Trade Export Training Conference can be considered a milestone event in the development of the copper rod export industry! It is not only a "timely rain" for the industry under the dual pressures of policy turbulence and overcapacity but also a "lighthouse" guiding enterprises through the fog. In the severe situation of the cancellation of export tax rebates and the complex and ever-changing trade environment, this training conference is like a treasure trove of wisdom, deeply analyzing the underlying logic of policies and deconstructing the practical difficulties of processing trade, enabling enterprises to move from "policy confusion" to "precise response." By sharing practical strategies for overseas market trading and innovative paths for LME RMB trading, it has opened up new avenues for enterprises to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and enhance international competitiveness. This training conference brought together industry authoritative experts and practical elites, establishing an efficient platform for resource对接 and experience sharing, breaking the dilemma of enterprises working in isolation, and promoting协同破局 across the industry chain. It not only addressed urgent issues for enterprises such as processing manual applications and raw material supply chain optimization but also, with a forward-looking vision, guided enterprises to seize new opportunities in the restructuring of the global trade landscape, helping them achieve transformation and upgrading in the red ocean market of overcapacity and抢占国际市场先机. The successful hosting of this grand event will undoubtedly accelerate the copper rod industry's journey out of困境,迈向高质量发展的新征程,重塑行业竞争新格局! For more conference information and details about the 2025 SMM Processing Trade Export Training Conference, please contact: De'an Xu: 166-0190-0090

Dual Conferences, Unparalleled Value! Unlock a New Era for the Industry with Exclusive Benefits Amid the global wave of carbon neutrality and the accelerated electrification of the automotive industry, the recycling of secondary metal resources and innovation in automotive supply chains have become core drivers of sustainable development. To help enterprises seize strategic opportunities, the SMM Global Secondary Metal Industry Summit and the SMM Southeast Asia (Thailand) Automotive Supply Chain Conference join forces to create an industry feast integrating policy interpretation, technological innovation, market insights, and resource networking! Highlights of the Dual Conferences ✅ Policy + Technology Dual Drive ·In-depth analysis of global secondary metal industry policy trends and investment opportunities in Thailand's automotive industry ·Revealing breakthroughs in lightweight automotive materials, power battery recycling, and other cutting-edge technologies ✅ Precision Networking in Southeast Asia ·Direct engagement with Thailand and ASEAN secondary metal and automotive industry clusters, expanding Southeast Asia's supply chain network ·Building a zero-distance cooperation platform for international buyers and suppliers ✅ Peak Dialogue Among Industry Leaders ·Gathering global secondary metal leading enterprises, multinational automotive manufacturers, and supply chain service providers ·Sharing industry transformation experiences and exploring new paths for green development Limited-time exclusive offer, don’t miss out! Original price: 12,800 yuan/person Combined price now only: 10,000 yuan/person Save 2,800 yuan Limited seats available, scan the code now to secure your participation! SMM 2nd Global Secondary Metal Industry Summit ·Conference Date: June 12-13, 2025 ·Venue: Hyatt Regency Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok, Thailand Preview of Participating Enterprises Confirmed Guest Speakers Conference Agenda Main Agenda June 12 09:00-12:00 Company Visits 10:00-12:00 Registration 10:00-12:00 Free Networking 12:00-13:00 Buffet Lunch 13:30-13:45 Opening Remarks 13:45-14:00 Thailand's Secondary Metal Industry Green Transformation and Sustainable Development Prospects Guest Speaker: Dr. Somthai Wongcharoen, Secretary General, ASEAN Institution of Recycling (AIR) 14:00-14:20 From Policy to Market: The Impact of EU Scrap Transport Regulations on the Global Secondary Metal Industry Guest Speaker (Pending): Susie Burrage OBE, President, European Recycling Association 14:20-15:10 Panel Discussion: Interviews with Top-Tier Secondary Metal Entrepreneurs 1. Future Trends in Secondary Raw Material Supply Based on Thailand's Industry Chain Development 2. Investment Risks in Southeast Asia's Secondary Metal Industry 3. International Trade Flows and Consumption Trends in the Secondary Metal Industry Amid Geopolitical Changes Moderator: Shilong Li, President, China Innovation Alliance of Renewable Resources Industry Guest Speakers: Xiangchun Zhou, General Manager, Dazheng Daji Metal (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Kittipot Thanalertlap, Vice President, Metalcom Ltd. Junbing Zhang, Global Procurement Director, Hailiang Group Qingcheng Liu, Deputy General Manager, Thai-China Nonferrous Metals International Co., Ltd. 15:10-15:25 Tea Break 15:25-15:40 The Path of Global Secondary Metal Industry Development Driven by ESG Background Guest Speaker (Pending): Lionel Lai, Sales and Procurement Manager, Majestic Corporation PLC (AUS) 15:40-16:00 Changes in the Global Secondary Metal Industry Supply-Demand Pattern Guest Speaker: Changyun Fei, Senior Consulting Manager, SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. 16:00-16:20 Global Secondary Metal Industry Trends and Challenges from a Middle Eastern Perspective Guest Speaker: Sanjeev Phadke, Financial Director and Executive Committee Member, Middle East Recycling Bureau 16:20-17:10 Panel Discussion: Exploring the Global Secondary Metal Market: In-depth Analysis of the Advantages and Challenges in India, the Middle East, Europe, and Southeast Asia Moderator: Logan Lu, CEO, SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. Guest Speakers: Xinghong Qin, Chairman, GSC Metal Co., Ltd Thailand Guest Speaker (Pending): Anurag Sharma, Director, Aluminum Division, Hindalco Xavier Comercial, Chairman, Riba Farre S.A. C 18:30-20:00 Awards Dinner Copper, Aluminum—Overseas High-Quality Scrap Yards and Trusted Traders, Battery—Recommended High-Quality Equipment Enterprises Sub-Forum June 13 ·Battery Forum· 09:00-09:20 Strategic Layout of Thailand's Battery Recycling Industry: A Blueprint for the Next Five Years of EV Industry Development Guest Speaker: Sidi Du, Advisor to the Chairman, Thailand Ministry of Industry 09:20-10:20 Panel Discussion: Southeast Asia Battery Resource Market: Supply Chain Dynamics Guest Speakers: Wenkai Chen, President, Malaysia Non-Ferrous Metals Association Sujin Kim, Global Business Development Manager, BatX Energies 10:20-10:40 Tea Break 10:40-11:00 The Rapid Growth of Southeast Asia's Two-Wheeler EV Market and the Improvement of Battery Recycling Systems Guest Speaker: Yadea Technology Group Co., Ltd. 11:00-12:00 Panel Discussion: Current Status and Future Trends of NEV Battery Recycling Guest Speaker: Nicholas Assef, President, Australian Battery Recycling Association 12:00-13:30 Buffet Lunch ·Copper and Aluminum Forum· 14:00-14:20 Global Secondary Copper and Aluminum Supply and Demand from a North American Perspective Guest Speaker: Robin Wiener, President, Recycled Materials Association 14:20-14:40 SMM's Services in the Global Secondary Copper and Aluminum Market Guest Speaker: Xiaoyao Zhang, Project Manager, SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. 14:40-15:00 Global Secondary Metal Supply-Demand Pattern from an Indian Perspective Guest Speaker: Amar Singh, Secretary General, Indian Recycling Bureau 15:00-15:20 Panel Discussion: Secondary Copper and Aluminum Yards: Innovative Recycling and Sorting Technologies Paving the Way for Green Decarbonization Guest Speakers: Jiali Liang, Deputy General Manager, Foshan Lvtian Environmental Protection Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. Ross Gunther, Cimco Resources, Inc.President 16:20-16:40 Exploring Africa: Sustainable Expansion and Raw Material Investment Opportunities Guest Speaker: Yousef Al Sharif, Manager, Sharif Metals Group SMM Southeast Asia (Thailand) Automotive Supply Chain Conference · Conference Date: June 16-17, 2025 · Venue: Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand Preview of Participating Companies Confirmed Guest Speakers Conference Agenda June 16 08:00-08:50 Registration and Morning Tea 08:50-09:00 Opening Ceremony, Welcome Address by SMM Leaders 09:00-09:20 Latest Policies in the Southeast Asian Automotive Industry 09:20-09:50 Brand Building and Differentiation Strategies for Cars in the Southeast Asian Market 09:50-10:15 Coffee Break 10:15-11:00 Roundtable Discussion: Construction and Optimization Pathways for Localized Supply Chains in Southeast Asia Guest Speakers: · Martin Knoss, Regional President for Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles, and Off-Road Vehicles, ASEAN Market Segment, Powertrain Solutions, Robert Bosch Automotive Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd. · Harendra Saksena, Chief Procurement Officer, Ather Energy · Peter Klöpfer, Senior Manager, Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH · Ma Ming, General Manager, Joyson Safety Systems (Thailand) · Jiang Chuan Shanxin, Head of Greater China, SIIX · Guan Xin, Deputy General Manager, Southeast Asia Division, Changan Automobile 11:00-11:45 Roundtable Discussion: Southeast Asian Automotive Supply Chain - Import Matters (Services, Prices, Possibilities for Local Support) Moderator: Yi Yanting, VP, SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. Invited Companies: Baosteel Singapore Trading Pte. Ltd., Thai Steel, Xintai Wheel Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Zhaoqing Delta Aluminum Co., Ltd., Anhui Xinbo Aluminum Co., Ltd. 12:00-13:30 Lunch + Networking 13:30-14:15 Roundtable Discussion: Acceleration of Electrification and Electronics in Thailand and Research on Progress in Localization of Core Components Guest Speakers: · Xu Xiaolong, Deputy General Manager, Inovance Joint Power System (Thailand) Co., Ltd. · Ross, OEM Chip Leader · Fu Zhibiao, Plant Manager, Shanghai Electric Drive (Thailand) Co., Ltd. · Tongkarn Kaewchalermtong, Chairman, Transport and Logistics Working Group, ASEAN Federation of Engineering Organizations (AFEO) · Suphot Sukphisarn, Chairman, Auto Parts Industry Association, Federation of Thai Industries, Deputy Secretary-General, Thai Auto Parts Manufacturers Association 14:15-14:35 Silicon Steel for New Energy Motors Guest Speaker: Hunan Hongwang New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. 14:35-15:00 Coffee Break 15:10-15:55 Roundtable Discussion: Charging Pile Infrastructure: Unlocking the Last Mile of the New Energy Revolution in Southeast Asia Guest Speakers: · Zhao Liming, Overseas Sales Director, Teld Southeast Asia Region · Soravis Sithicharoe Gentry, Venture Capital Lead (Charging Pile Business) Invited Companies: Banpu NEXT Co., Ltd., PTT Public Company Limited 15:55-16:15 To Be Confirmed Guest Speaker: Guangzhou Futures Exchange 16:15-16:35 To Be Confirmed 16:35-17:05 Roundtable Discussion: Choices for Factory Establishment in Southeast Asia: Analysis of the Pros and Cons of Joint Ventures and Wholly-Owned Enterprises Invited Companies: Talon United Motor Co., Ltd., Charoen Pokphand Group, Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd., Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd., SAIC Zhengda Motor Co., Ltd., Foton Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Chinese Wholly-Owned Factories 19:00-21:00 Cocktail Dinner June 17 09:00-09:20 To Be Confirmed 09:20-10:05 Roundtable Discussion: How Can Local Supply in Southeast Asia Serve European and US Markets Guest Speakers: · Tuan Vi, Vice President, Supply Chain and Logistics, Asia Pacific, Schaeffler Vietnam · Dr. Mustafa Saed, Executive Director, Cybersecurity, Aptiv USA Invited Companies: ZF (Thailand) Co., Ltd., BMW Group Thailand, Faurecia (Thailand) Automotive Seating and Interior Systems Co., Ltd., Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Co., Ltd. 10:05-10:30 Coffee Break 10:30-11:15 Roundtable Discussion: Battery Material Supply Chain - Cell Chemical Materials Possibilities for Synergy in Southeast Asia Guest Speakers: · Tony, General Manager, SEVB (Thailand) Co., Ltd. · Liu Rui, Chairman, Innova (Malaysia) New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. · Jin Changxi, Sales Director for Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia, Electrolyte Division, Tinci · Yang Shuzhan, Deputy General Manager, BTR, Chairman, Indonesia BTR Invited Companies: Cathode Material Manufacturers, Battery Factories 11:15-11:35 To Be Confirmed 11:35-13:00 Lunch + Networking 13:30-17:30 Auto Parts Demand Matching Session (Highlight!)

On April 16, the 2025 (10th) New Energy Industry Expo, hosted by SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd., was grandly held at Halls F3-G3 of the Suzhou International Expo Center in Jiangsu from April 16-18. The conference officially opened on April 16, with multiple academicians, top-tier entrepreneurs, and industry professionals engaging in lively discussions on topics such as a decade of review and outlook on the new energy industry, Europe's perspectives and challenges on sustainable, circular, and safe batteries, how to build a globally coordinated battery value chain, China's new energy mineral demand and outlook, mineral resource reserve management and risk prevention, distribution patterns, metallogenic characteristics, and exploration directions of nickel ore resources in western China, interpretation of the new mineral resources law, and global cobalt market dynamics. On April 17, eight forums were held simultaneously, including the Battery Raw Materials Forum, New Energy Battery Materials Forum, Battery Auxiliary Materials Forum, New Energy PV ESS Forum, International Mining Investment and Development Summit Forum, Lithium Battery Recycling Forum, All-Solid-State Battery Forward-Looking Technology Forum, and Hydrogen Energy Industry Development Forum. This article is a live text broadcast of four forums: the New Energy PV ESS Forum, Lithium Battery Recycling Forum, All-Solid-State Battery Forward-Looking Technology Forum, and Hydrogen Energy Industry Development Forum. SMM will provide full coverage of the conference through text, images, and video live broadcasts. Please refresh to view! Click to view the live photo broadcast. Click to view the special report of this summit. On April 17, the New Energy PV ESS Forum featured the following speech topics and speakers: "Global ESS Market Development Opportunities and Challenges" by Ye Mingyuan, Senior ESS Consultant at SMM, from 09:00-09:20; "Evolution Path of New-Type Power Systems and ESS Development" by Zhang Fuqiang, Chief Engineer at the Energy Strategy and Planning Research Institute of the State Grid Energy Research Institute, from 09:20-09:40; "How the PV ESS Industry Can Move from Cut-Throat Competition to Win-Win in the Era of Surplus Capacity" by Tang Tuo, Consulting Engineer at the Policy and System Research Institute of Nengjian Times (Shanghai) New Energy ESS Technology Co., Ltd., from 09:40-10:00; "Practices of Collaborative Carbon Reduction in New-Type Power Systems for the Nonferrous Metallurgy Industry" by Professor Liao Siyang from Wuhan University, from 10:00-10:20; "Zero-Carbon Parks, the Next Main Battlefield for ESS" by Liu Guohua, Chief Engineer at the Power Grid Engineering Company of Northwest Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd. of China Power Engineering Consulting Group, from 10:20-10:40; "Research and Solutions for Fire Prevention in Lithium Battery Applications" by Fan Rong, Engineer at the New Energy Safety Research Center of the Building Fire Research Institute of the China Academy of Building Research, from 10:40-11:00; "Efficient Power Generation, Worry-Free Guarantee: Ginlong's Assistance in Low-Carbon Development for High Energy-Consuming Enterprises" by Xu Tong, Senior Product Manager at Ginlong Technologies Co., Ltd., from 11:00-11:20; "Industrial and Commercial ESS Solutions Leading the Green Transformation of the Metal Industry" by Yang Shu, Vice President of Jiangsu Weiheng Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., from 11:20-11:40; "Integrated Generation-Grid-Load-Storage Solutions Supporting High Energy-Consuming Industries" by Xie Lirong, Manager of the Smart Energy Business Department at the Power Grid Branch of NARI Group, from 11:40-12:10; "Current Status and Trend Analysis of Industrial and Commercial ESS Development" by Wang Liang, R&D Director at Ganfeng LiEnergy (Dongguan) Technology Co., Ltd., from 13:30-13:50; "Current Status/Challenges of China's Aluminum Industry and the Path of Energy Transformation" by Pan Cunxiang, Secretary General of the Xinjiang Nonferrous Metals Industry Association, from 13:50-14:10; "Difficulties and Solutions for Carbon Reduction in Aluminum Production and Processing Environments" by Ma Liangjun, Director of the Industrial and Commercial Sales Department - Jiangsu Region at Xi'an JD Energy Co., Ltd., from 14:10-14:30; "How Spot Power Trading Can Help High Energy-Consuming Enterprises Reduce Costs and Increase Efficiency" by Wang Yubo, Deputy General Manager of Beijing Yineng Zhongwang Technology Co., Ltd., from 14:30-14:50; "New Ampace Industrial and Commercial ESS Life Cycle Solutions from an Investor's Perspective, Considering Operational Indicator Reliability" by Ma Jinpeng, President of the ESS Business Unit China at Xiamen New Ampace Technology Co., Ltd., from 14:50-15:10; "Application Value and Development Trends of Digital Intelligent ESS Technology in High Energy-Consuming Enterprise Scenarios" by Zhu Mingchun, China Marketing General Manager at Hongzheng ESS (Shanghai) Energy Technology Co., Ltd., from 15:10-15:30; "Efficient and Stable Operation of ESS Power Stations Driven by AI Technology" by Fan Zeyu, Senior Product Manager at Jiangsu Linyang ESS Technology Co., Ltd., from 15:30-15:50; "Legal Risks and Prevention of Integrated Generation-Grid-Load-Storage Applications in Mining Enterprises" by Ma Yuqi, Senior Partner and Head of the Mining Energy M&A and Restructuring Department at Beijing Yuren Law Firm, from 15:50-16:10. The Lithium Battery Recycling Forum featured the following speech topics and speakers: Opening remarks by Zhou Bo, Executive Vice President of SMM, and Yu Qun, Vice President of Jereh New Energy Recycling Technology Co., Ltd., from 13:30-13:45; "High-Quality Development Practices in the DRT Power Battery Recycling Industry" by Zhang Xiaobing, Ph.D., Deputy General Manager of Guangdong Brunp Recycling Technology Co., Ltd., from 13:45-14:10; "Leading the Resource Recycling Revolution, Building a Green Circular Future" by Xu Bo, Senior Engineer at Jereh New Energy Recycling Technology Co., Ltd., from 14:10-14:35; "Progress in Cathode and Anode Material Repair and Restoration" by Ai Wuyun, Founder and Chairman of Shenzhen Xinmao New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., from 14:35-15:00; "Progress and Challenges in Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling in Japan" by Kenji Takeda, Chief Representative of the Nickel Institute Japan Office, from 15:00-15:25; "Application and Case Sharing of DRCC® Low-Energy Deep Concentration Technology in Lithium Recycling" by Bao Wei, General Manager Assistant and EMBA Tutor at Jiangnan University, from 15:25-15:50; "Application Research of Cutting-Edge Lithium Battery Recycling Solutions" by Dr. Meng Xiao, General Manager and Senior Engineer at Cyclewell, from 15:50-16:15; "How to Make Battery Recycling Projects a Choice for Investors" by Liu Ying, Chairman/CEO of Ningbo Weifu Technology Co., Ltd., from 16:15-16:40; "Breaking Through 2025: Profit Analysis of China's Lithium Battery Recycling, and Opportunities and Challenges Under Policy Changes" by Lin Ziya, Lithium Battery Recycling Industry Analyst at SMM, from 16:40-17:05. The All-Solid-State Battery Forward-Looking Technology Forum featured the following speech topics and speakers: "Industrialization Progress of Key Materials for Wanbang Shenghui Solid-State Batteries" by Yu Yanan, Manager of the Achievement Transformation Center at Sichuan Wanbang Shenghui New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., from 13:30-14:00; "Key Manufacturing Processes and Equipment for Solid-State Batteries" by Du Yixian, Dean of the Research Institute at Guangdong Liyuan Heng Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd., from 14:00-14:30; "Industrialization Technology and Engineering Challenges of Oxide Solid-State Batteries" by Lin Jiu, General Manager of Zhejiang Fengli New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., from 14:30-15:00; "Hybrid Challenges and Solutions in Current and Future Battery Production" by Luo Yongheng, Chief Dry Process Engineer at Jiangsu Daojin Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Co., Ltd., from 15:00-15:30; "Unlocking Low-Altitude Economy Applications for High-Energy Solid-State Batteries" by Sun Li, President of Shenzhen Xinjie Energy Technology Co., Ltd., from 15:30-16:00; "Prospects of Zirconates as Solid Electrolytes" by Dr. Roberto C. Dante, Chief Research Officer and CEO at 2Dto3D S.r.l.s., from 16:00-16:30; "Analysis of Global Solid-State Battery Competition and Introduction of Technology Roadmap" by Zhu Jian, Senior Consulting Project Manager at SMM, from 16:30-16:50; "Current Status and Trends of China's Lithium-Ion Battery Industry" by Liu Yanlong, Former Secretary General of the China Industrial Association of Power Sources, from 16:50-17:20. The Hydrogen Energy Industry Development Forum featured the following speech topics and speakers: "Interpretation of China's Low-Carbon Hydrogen Industry Policies" by Chen Hao, Director of the Hydrogen Energy Research Institute at Xuyang Group, from 09:00-09:25; "Current Status and Development Trends of the Hydrogen Production Electrolyzer Industry" by Shi Yong, Chief Engineer at Jiangsu TrinaSolar Yuan Hydrogen Technology Co., Ltd., from 09:25-09:50; "Current Status and Outlook of Pure Magnesium-Based Solid-State Hydrogen Storage" by Zhang Yuxiang, Co-Founder and Director of Aiqing Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., from 09:50-10:15; "Economic Analysis of Hydrogen Use in Fuel Cell Commercial Vehicles" by Professor Wu Xiaohua from the School of Automotive and Transportation at Xihua University, from 10:15-10:40; "Application and Development of Green Hydrogen in the Petrochemical Industry" by Rong Junfeng, Chief Expert at the Sinopec Research Institute of Petroleum Processing, from 10:40-11:05; "Another Path of the New Energy Revolution: Construction of the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Ecosystem" by Yu Xiang, Project Director at Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd., from 11:05-11:30; "Trends in China's Hydrogen Energy Industry and Outlook for Corporate Capital Operations" by Li Bingyang, Senior Partner and General Manager of the New Energy Business Unit at Hejun Consulting, from 11:30-11:55. On April 18, SMM also prepared three forums: the Overseas Market Forum, Low-Altitude Economy Forum, and Suzhou Virtual Power Plant Ecosystem Forum (3rd). Stay tuned for more exciting content tomorrow!Click to view the special report on the 2025 (10th) New Energy Industry Expo.

"Upholding Integrity, Embracing Change, Uniting the World, and Breaking Through Challenges!" Today, the global aluminum industry's attention is focused on Suzhou— AICE 2025 (20th) Aluminum Industry Conference and Expo kicked off with a bustling crowd, six exhibition zones fully open, over 150 exhibitors competing on the same stage, and business connections in full swing. The cutting edge of technology and the green wave collided to create a powerful voice for industrial transformation! This freshly released opening report takes you straight to the scene! What were the highlight moments on the first day of this annual aluminum industry feast? Scroll down quickly to unlock the global aluminum industry's pinnacle gathering! Leading enterprises such as Xinjingtian, Dazheng Metal, Zhushi Weiye, LONGi Electromagnetic, Pinno Environmental Protection, Hongming Technology, Kailida, Jinqiao Light Alloy, Daya Cloud Business, Xintai Alloy, Tianli Equipment, Xinbang Technology, Xinwei Machine Tool, Zhongzhu New Materials, Wuxing Aluminum, Chuda Machinery, Jiangwei Intelligence, Ruizhi Logistics, Lanwei Environmental Protection, the government-enterprise delegation from Lezhi County, Ziyang City, Sichuan Province, Jialang, Innovative Lightweight, Xinzheng Technology, Haoyue Aluminum, Kaifei New Materials, Keyuan Metallurgy, Jinyi Technology, Shida Flux, Jintuo Electromechanical, Nanchang Yingyicheng Refractory Materials, Ganglianjie Logistics, Luyou, Pinsheng, Huachuang Environmental Protection, Tuofeng Environmental Protection, Zhongzaisheng Technology, Lianchuang Thermal Energy, Nuorida, Changlu Aluminum, Juchen, Enderson, Jiangbei Jinxiang, Lixin, Yongsheng Metallurgy, Maite, Shuangli Aluminum, Lvyuan, Keyuan Carbon, Qiansen Environmental Protection, Henglitai, Fenan Aluminum, Fusike, Huanyong Silicon, Juhe, Gongyi, Quanduan, Hongguang Intelligence, Jieke Aluminum ... and over 150 other leading companies in the aluminum industry chain showcased innovative achievements such as low-carbon aluminum products, secondary aluminum technology, and intelligent equipment, making a stunning appearance at the AICE 2025 Aluminum Industry Expo, jointly painting a new blueprint for the green development of the global aluminum industry. A trillion-dollar procurement matrix descended, signing dynamics and brainstorming sessions brought together industry leaders. The global aluminum industry chain saw intellectual exchanges and technological innovations , with four core forums presented on the opening day! Policy interpretation + technical discussions + supply and demand matching proceeded in parallel. This annual aluminum industry event will help companies seize the high ground of the industry chain in the dual-carbon era with forward-looking vision, cutting-edge technology, and precise resources! ▶ Alumina and Aluminum Raw Materials Forum Global aluminum industry leaders gathered to decode the impact of Indonesia's production increase ! They analyzed the alumina price cycle, directly addressed the revolution in electrolysis technology, and jointly mapped out a low-carbon transformation roadmap. The market battle for calcined coke and the import trend analysis of petroleum coke aimed to seize the high ground in low-carbon melting and casting! ▶ Aluminum Melting and Casting Technology Forum Breakthroughs in secondary aluminum melting and casting technology, practical dismantling of dual-chamber furnace challenges. Practical sharing of 3003 alloy melting and casting, jointly forging a new era of green and efficient die-casting!