ALUMINUM USA 2027

ALUMINUM USA is RX's trade show for the North American aluminum and metals value chain, connecting OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers with metal producers, processors, technology providers and industry leaders on sourcing, supply, cost, capacity, production and sustainability. It is the US member of the ALUMINIUM global event network.

ALUMINUM USA 2027

ALUMINUM USA runs May 19–20, 2027 at the Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 S 4th St, Louisville. Show hours are 10am to 5pm on Wednesday, May 19 and 10am to 3pm on Thursday, May 20, so the last day is short.

What it is

Run by RX, ALUMINUM USA is the US event in the ALUMINIUM network, whose flagship is in Düsseldorf. The organiser pitches it as "where metals decisions get made": a two-day show connecting OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers with metal producers, processors, technology providers and industry leaders working through sourcing and production decisions.

What's changing in 2027

• Annual from 2027. The show moves from a two-year cycle to an annual schedule; the organiser has already announced May 17–18, 2028 in Cleveland, Ohio.
• Beyond aluminum. The show is expanding to cover strategic metals as well, so attendees can compare a wider range of materials and supply options in one visit.
• Louisville. The organiser places the 2027 show in one of North America's largest aluminum production and processing regions.

Education

The conference programme is organised into three themes: business strategy (workforce development, managing risk), manufacturing excellence (reliability and asset performance, operations management) and innovation (AI, smart manufacturing and next-generation aluminum technologies). Sustainability and recycling are a feature topic.