preliminary Detailed program
The Canadian International Aluminium Conference (CIAC) – an initiative of the Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC) in collaboration with its partners Alcoa, Rio Tinto Alcan and Aluminerie Alouette, as well as the governments of Canada and Quebec – will take place in Montreal June 2-4 and will bring together top global experts to discuss all matters aluminium. This conference will discuss best practices, innovation, sustainable development and other strategic topics which will interest the decision-makers, hiring contractors, operators and suppliers in the industry, as well as industrial users.
| Monday June 2 | Tuesday June 3 | Wednesday June 4 |
Tuesday june 3, 2014 |
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| 8h15 - 8h20 | Plenary Session
Opening Remarks
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| 8h20 - 9h00 | Plenary Session
LEADERS FROM THE SMELTERS
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| 9h00 - 9h45 | Plenary Session
The World of Demographics and the Demographics of the World Demographic trends provide insights into changing consumer patterns, human resource management issues, growth and sustainability prospects, and even the stability of nations. Population aging is now reversing the demographic dividend enjoyed by the developed world for the past half-century. This trend will continue. New opportunities within industries and countries will emerge and global trade and power will be reshaped. Are you prepared?
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| 9h45 - 10h15 | Plenary Session
The Aluminium Story The Aluminium Story, presented by the International Aluminium Institute, follows the value chain from mine to market. It covers the whole life cycle of aluminium, presenting the metal, its production, its properties, its uses and its recycling.
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| 10h15 - 10h30 | Break, CIAC Connect |
| 10h30 - 11h45 | Panel of experts (3 options)
1. Primary Climate change is already taking its toils in various regions of the world. What will be its impacts on primary aluminum production areas, and how and where can aluminium take opportunity of it's consequences on human migration and settlements.
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| 10h30 - 11h45 | 2. BEST PRACTICES Through 2014 AND BEYOND: LICENSE TO GROW Adding aluminium production capacity in the future will face new challenges in different areas of the world: access to bauxite and competitively priced energy, among others. This panel will explore and compare the key emerging issues and potential opportunities involved.
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| 10h30 - 11h45 | 3. CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTIONAL ARCHITECTURE : A CITY'S SIGNATURE Aluminium is called forth to play a key role in the signature of our cities. Speakers will introduce their reasoning for the use of aluminium in signature projects.
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| 12h00 - 13h45 | Lunch with keynote speaker
CANADA—EUROPEAN UNION: The North American market is poised to pursue new market opportunities under the Canada-Europe Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. The agreement will generate new opportunities and exciting challenges for the aluminum industry. Quebec's lead negotiator, Former Prime Minister Pierre-Marc Johnson, will share his perspective.
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| 14h00 - 15h15 | Panel of experts (3 options)
1. Primary Despite its promising future, aluminum must contend with a tough international economy. The sector must constantly improve procedures, while developing better technologies. Industry goals include improved environmental performance and energy efficiency, as illustrated by Rio Tinto Alcan’s new AP60 Technological Centre at the Arvida Smelter.
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| 14h00 - 15h15 | 2. BEST PRACTICES Sustainable aluminium While sustainability is key to the future of aluminium, concepts are emerging to address stakeholders’ need for responsible practices through the lifecycle of the material. Two of such approaches will be presented and our experts will assess market receptivity. Followed by a round table.
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| 14h00 - 15h15 | 3. CONSTRUCTION Construction: bridges and footbridges With postwar bridge infrastructure requiring a total makeover and friction-stir welding offering an affordable, efficient and value-added proposition, aluminium stands as a valid solution for this market.
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| 15h15 - 15h45 | Break, CIAC Connect |
| 15h45 - 17h00 | Plenary Session
Round Table: Market Dynamics The structure of the aluminium industry has shifted from large vertically integrated privately owned companies to large state-owned primary production entities. The market has grown from a traditional commodity-based situation to a less transparent, financially driven market, where stockpiled aluminium has become a derivative product. These new paradigms are changing the business environment. Trends, transitions are here to stay, they impact the value chain, in terms of price, availability and long term commitment to growth.
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