8-10 July 2026
Hall N5, Shanghai New International Expo Center

Copper Based New Materials Advanced Application Forum

The "2025 Copper Based New Materials Advanced Application Forum " was held during the Copper China 2025. This forum brought together authoritative experts and senior executives from leading enterprises in the industry to conduct in-depth discussions on topics such as emerging materials, innovative technologies, forward-looking processes, and market orientation. The aim was to accelerate the cultivation of new quality productivity in copper processing industry and jointly plan the blueprint for the transformation and upgrading as well as high-quality development of the copper-based new materials industry.

Speaker Lineup

Topic

Speaker

Opening Speech

FAN Shunke, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association and Chairman of China Nonferrous Metals Fabrication Industry Association

 

Development Trends of Copper-based Materials in Electric Motor Applications

LIANG Dong, Chief Representative, Beijing Representative Office, International Copper Association

Current Status and Trends of Copper Alloys for Connectors

ZHOU Mingliang, Director of Materials Center, Shenzhen Connector Industry Association

Trends of Copper Alloy Materials for Automotive Connectors

LI Xinlin, Materials Executive, Asia, Aptiv Centers Electric (Shanghai) Co., Ltd

Opportunities and Challenges for the Energy Storage Industry in the New Era

WEI Qiuli, President, China Institute of Energy Economics Research

Analysis and Outlook on the Application of Aluminium and Copper in the Photovoltaic Industry

YU Haiqing, Key Account Director of the PV Construction Division, LONGI Green Energy Technology Co.,Ltd

Livestream Panel: Insights from Copper Industry Leaders

This livestream talk show brought together leading industry figures to provide in-depth analysis of the copper fabrication sector. Key topics of discussion included market drivers, industry growth, transformation trends, and prevailing challenges.

Other On-site Forums and Events Concurrent with COPPER CHINA 2025

On-site Forums

  • Vietnam as Guest Country of Honour: Aluminium Industry Conference
  • ALU Insight—International Aluminium Industry Leaders Dialogue
  • 2025 Forum on Expanding Aluminium Applications
  • Third Symposium on Applications and Key Technologies of Aluminium-based Materials in Household Appliances Industry
  • Non-ferrous Metals Materials Innovation Forum
  • 2025 China International Aluminium Processing Forum
  • The 5th China Recycled Aluminium Industry Chain Integration Development Forum
  • The 6th Automotive Lightweight Process Technology and Innovative Materials Forum-NEV Session

Featured Display Area

  • Non-Ferrous Metal Recycling & Regeneration Innovation Zone – Championing circular economy solutions and cutting-edge recycling technologies.
  • Aluminium Packaging & CSR Zone – Highlighting aluminium’s versatility in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical packaging.
  • Automotive Lightweighting Innovation Zone – Showcasing next-gen materials and components enabling sustainable mobility.
  • Future Non-Ferrous Materials Innovation Zone – Featuring novel applications in emerging fields like low-altitude economies and robotics.
  • Industry-University-Research (IUR) Collaboration Zone – Featuring student-led innovation, interactive challenges, and hands-on learning experiences.