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1 The International Summit Middle East February 2012 Intercontinental Doha, Qatar Leading industry speakers include: l Tom Petter Johansen, CEO, Qatalum, Qatar l Kjetil Ebbesberg, Executive Vice President, Metal Markets, Hydro, Norway l Mahmood Daylami, Secretary General, Gulf Aluminium Council, United Arab Emirates l Dr Amir Mirchi, Vice President Business Development ME, Rio Tinto Alcan, UAE l Marcus Becker, Global Can Director Middle East & Africa, Global Account Director Can, Novelis, Germany l Buddy Stemple, CEO, Oman Aluminium Rolling Company, Oman l Adel Hamad, Chief Executive Officer, Garmco, Bahrain l Robin Bhar, Metals Strategist, Credit Agricole, UK l Modar Al Mekdad, General Manager, Gulf Extrusions, UAE l Ahmed M Sorour, CEO, Qatar Automotive Gateway, Qatar l Shanker Gopalkrishnan, President, Madras Consultancy Group, India l Paul Adkins, Executive Director, A-Z China, China l Stuart Clough, Industry Manager-Aluminium, WorleyParsons, UAE Register ONLINE before 2 December & SAVE US$500 off the full standard rate Lead sponsor: Media partner: For more information and to register please visit

2 The International Summit Middle East February 2012 Intercontinental, Doha, Qatar We are pleased to announce that in 2012 Metal Bulletin Events will be holding its inaugural International Aluminium Summit Middle East in Doha, Qatar from February The conference is expected to attract some 300 or more delegates from around the globe and especially Middle East from all parts of the aluminium value chain, from miners, smelters and extruders right through to end-users. As Middle East is increasingly a major area of growth for the aluminium industry we feel that it is necessary to bring the industry together to the region s doorstep every year. It will be an international event rotating every year to a different country in the region to give both the host country a chance to attract foreign investors and for international players to see what is happening in the region and meet the industry s most influential players. Benefits of attending: l Unrivalled networking opportunities meet and do business with the key decision makers in the global and regional aluminium industry l Hear opinions and forecasts from the region s major industry players l Maintain and build relationships with new MENA markets l Uncover opportunities in the GCC region for the downstream aluminium sector Who should attend? Aluminium conference delegate breakdown in % 15% Europe 64% ME & Africa Asia & Australia Asia 15% Americas 13% CEO/Chairman/MD/ VP/Director 45% 64% 11% General Manager/ Commercial Manager 22% 14% 45% 22% MKT Director/ MKT Manager/ Sales Director/ Sales Manager 14% Trader Other 11% l Primary smelters l Recyclers, secondary smelters l Raw materials miners and refiners l Downstream aluminium producers: mills, fabricators, extruders l Technology and equipment providers l Traders l Industry investors l Industry consultants

3 Tuesday 14 February :00 Departure on the optional field trip to Qatalum primary smelter 17:15 Return to the conference hotel 18:00 Welcome drinks reception hosted by Day one: Wednesday 15 February :15 Chairman s opening remarks Session I: Keynote presentations 09:30 Future of the aluminium market in the Middle East, does it remain bright? What role will Middle East play in the global supply/demand balance? Domestic production versus domestic demand how will it shape the future of export/import balance? Cost comparison and prices is producing and sourcing from Middle East still viable? Adding value to aluminium production: challenges for the Middle Eastern production chain Tom Peter Johansen, CEO, Qatalum, Qatar 10:00 Global aluminium production sustainability and profitability, do they go in pair? Aluminium as an innovative industry new trends shaping the future of the market Has overall production returned to previous capacities post recession? Is the Industry expecting another crash? Sustainability initiatives as a long term investment how to turn it into commercial success? Geopolitical, demographics and development issues how does the industry react to the changing global scenery and keep the growth of the business? Kjetil Ebbesberg, Executive Vice President, Metal Markets, Hydro, Norway Session 2: Changing the face of Middle Eastern Aluminum new projects in the region and the implications for the global markets 10:30 Overview of the new capacities where, when and how much New wave of investments which side of the supply chain will they be directed to? Best opportunities across the supply chain where can Middle East move ahead? Overview of new projects in the pipeline how much more capacity can we expect and when can we expect it? Can the market absorb the outcome from the new production lines? Mahmood Daylami, Secretary General, Gulf Aluminium Council, United Arab Emirates 11:45 Panel discussion: The markets for Gulf aluminium regionally and internationally Increased aluminium production in the Middle East where will the extra material go? What will it mean for the traditional Gulf export markets like Europe, USA and Far East? Opportunities in the Latin American markets: can GCC sustain demand from the developing economies in the south? More production moving east and south new capacities in Russia and China how can that potentially affect the Gulf? Competitive advantage how can Middle Eastern primary extrusions compete with Asian material? Will Middle East aluminium production have to become more specialized? Regional development in the long term is aluminium production following the local growth rate in the GCC countries? How is logistics affecting exports from the Middle East? 12:30 Lunch Session 3: Forecasting prices and raw material costs 14:15 Panel discussion: Prices, premiums short and longer term and implication for the bottom line Analyzing premium trends and the forecast for the next 12 months Recent commodities markets drop-what is the future for aluminium? Supply/demand balance worldwide and implications for prices ETF s will they help to balance the market? Long term financing deals how much material is locked away in warehouses? Input costs and its implications for prices who holds competitive advantage? Demand from the financial markets and its correlation to smelter production Robin Bhar, Metals Strategist, Credit Agricole, UK 15:00 Raw materials supply bauxite, alumina, and impact on the margins Bauxite and Alumina costs how did the shift in alumina pricing mechanism affect prices in the past year? The worldwide supplies is the market in balance? More capacity in the Middle East means more raw materials will the market be able to deliver? Availability of bauxite where are the new projects coming on stream? Raw materials base in the proximity of GCC region can we count on more developments in the future? Stuart Clough, Industry Manager Aluminium, WorleyParsons, UAE 15:30 Asian aluminium industry in the global picture Inventory levels in China what real impact do they have on global material availability? New aluminium smelting capacity in Asia, will more production come online? What impact can it have on global stocks? Consumption rate in China and India- is the market becoming tighter? China domestic supply / demand will this be a major market for exports for the Gulf producers? Downstream sector and plans for expansion can it become a threat to the rest of the world? Shanker Gopalkrishnan, President, Madras Consultancy Group, India Paul Adkins, Executive Director, A-Z China, China 16:30 Refreshment break 11:00 Refreshment break

4 Session 4: Consumption trends and the way it s shaping aluminium markets 17:00 Extrusions consumption trends transport, construction and other applications What will drive demand for extrusions? Environmental issues on the rise Prospects for extruded products in construction exciting developments in the aluminium applications Focus on aluminium in transportation will demand from traditional passenger vehicle soon be replaced by mass transportation? Which markets will grow the most and can the local producers support this increase? Modar Al Mekdad, General Manager, Gulf Extrusions, UAE 17:30 Qatar as a hub for the automotive industry new opportunities Prospects for extruded products in the automotive sector exciting developments for the aluminium applications Focus on aluminium in transportation will demand from traditional passenger vehicle soon be replaced by mass transportation? What could drive demand for aluminium extrusions in Qatar? Developing automotive hub in Qatar what is the opportunity for newcomers? Ahmed M Sorour, CEO, Qatar Automotive Gateway, Qatar 18:00 Networking drinks reception Day two: Thursday 16 February :15 Chairman s opening remarks Session 5: Investment opportunities for the international players in the MENA aluminium sector 09:30 Does the region still hold opportunities for investors from outside the region? Why does Middle East still hold strategic interest for the international players? While sourcing energy for the industries becomes a major problem, how much more production can be sustained by the Gulf? Rio Tinto Alcan s plans for expansion in the region what is the driver? Dr Amir Mirchi, Vice President Business Development ME, Rio Tinto Alcan, UAE Session 6: Downstream sector in the highly volatile aluminium markets 10:00 Aluminium rolling industry how to grow when the markets are uncertain? Obtaining raw materials how can producers hedge themselves against volatile prices of aluminium? Changing the structure of the industry what more independent players in the market mean for the supply chain? Scrap vs. primary what is the way forward? Overview of the market demand where is it worth investing and why? Marcus Becker, Global Can Director Middle East & Africa, Global Account Director Can, Novelis, Germany 10:30 Refreshment break 11:00 Prospects for the downstream sector development in the Middle East With 75% of aluminium being exported from Middle East in the primary form, what is the incentive to develop more downstream production? What are the initiatives taken by the governments and lobbying groups to speed up the process? Tariff barriers how does it influence import/export markets of finished products and how can it change in the future? Expansion projects in the pipeline where will we see growth in the future? Upstream and downstream industries co-operation is there a link missing? Buddy Stemple, CEO, Oman Aluminium Rolling Company, Oman Adel Hamad, Chief Executive Officer, Garmco, Bahrain Session 7: Energy and smelting technology how to increase your efficiency? 12:00 The role of technology in bringing down costs and reducing emissions 12:30 Lunch and end of the conference

5 Sponsorship & exhibition opportunities Optional field trip to Qatalum s aluminium smelter Tuesday 14 February 2012 Showcase your company and increase your brand awareness at the International Aluminium Summit Middle East. Sponsoring an element of the event ensures your company features at the forefront of the conference. Join us and highlight your company s expertise and competitive edge to the key decision makers in the aluminium industry. Raise your company profile before, during and after the event using our unique sponsorship options. Sponsorship offers longevity, packages are tailored so that your company can gain exposure from the time of inception to the event itself. By taking a sponsorship option at the event, you will have your logo displayed on the main conference stage and create an opportunity for potential clients to contact you by showcasing your company details in the delegate documentation and on the conference website with a hyperlink to your corporate homepage. Qatalum is a world-class aluminium smelter located in Mesaieed Industrial City in Qatar. The plant attained full production on 21 September 2011, and is capable of producing 585,000 tonnes of high-quality primary aluminium products per annum from twin 1.2 kilometre potlines, thereby converting Qatar's abundant natural gas resources into solid aluminium. Qatalum s facilities include a carbon plant, port and storage facilities, as well as a captive power plant. The state-of-the-art cast house produces valueadded products such as extrusion ingots and foundry alloys that meet the stringent quality standards of Qatalum s global customer base. Used in a variety of industries including the automotive, construction, and engineering industries, as well as in the manufacturing of consumer goods by the end of its journey Qatalum s aluminium reaches the entire global community. Qatalum has a dynamic and diversified work force, representing over 34 nationalities. The smelter is pursuing industrial diversity for Qatar and its people by actively creating a future of environmental sustainability and economic opportunities, while simultaneously building the foundation for a sustainable, knowledge-based industry. Platinum, Gold, Silver & Bronze sponsorship packages are available offering various degrees of exposure. We can customise a variety of options to suit your budget, objectives and aspirations, examples include: Host a Delegate Lunch... entertain a large number of existing and potential clients and exclusive branding in the lunch area Delegate Bar Sponsor... maximise exposure in the exhibition and refreshment area with extensive branding in and around the exhibition and refreshment area Writing Folder Sponsor... your company logo on the folder that will be kept and used by delegates after the conference For sponsorship & exhibition opportunities, please contact: Charlie Shelley-Smith on Telephone: +44 (0) cshelleysmith@metalbulletin.com

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