[SMM Conference] Join Industry Leaders & Navigate Green Transition at the GRMI 2026 in Tokyo this May

Published: Feb 2, 2026 10:41

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Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) is thrilled to announce that the 2026 (3rd) Global Renewable Metal Industry Summit will be held in Tokyo, Japan, on May 11-12, 2026, to promote industry exchange and cooperation against the backdrop of the global push for sustainable development and resource recycling.

Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) is thrilled to announce that the 2026 (3rd) Global Renewable Metal Industry Summit will be held in Tokyo, Japan, on May 11-12, 2026, to promote industry exchange and cooperation against the backdrop of the global push for sustainable development and resource recycling. Under the theme "Low Carbon, Global Echoes", this summit aims to bring together industry leaders, research institutions, industry experts, and policymakers from the global secondary metal sector to jointly explore new trends, technologies, and policies in the development of the secondary metal industry.

Dates: May 11-12, 2026

Location: Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel, Tokyo, Japan

Agenda: https://to.smm.cn/1WFq

Register now for Group Price, SAVE UP to 230$: https://global-renewable-metal-industry-chain-summit.metal.com/tickets

Scales: 4 Topics| 600+Delegates| 20+Countries & Regions| 50+Speakers| 20+Hours of Networking

Conference Background

Against the backdrop of the global push for sustainable development and resource recycling, the strategic position of the secondary metal industry has become increasingly prominent. Amid accelerated industrialization, the tension between the finite supply of metal resources and steadily rising demand has become ever more acute. As a green, eco-friendly, and economically viable alternative, secondary metals have emerged as a focal point of global attention.

The forum will comprehensively cover four core forums: Japan Recycling Market, Base Metal Recycling, Battery Recycling, and Renewable Resource Equipment, providing in-depth analysis of the dynamics and business opportunities in key markets such as Japan, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Europe, and the United States.

In honor of the benchmark forces playing critical roles in the global recycled metal industry chain, the GRMI2026 Banquet will host a grand award ceremony to recognize "High-Quality Material Yards", "High-Quality Equipment Enterprises", "Trustworthy Traders", and "Global Leaders in the Recycling Industry".

This selection aims to identify outstanding suppliers, traders, equipment providers, and leaders in the recycled industry who demonstrate high credibility, strong innovation, and exceptional performance. By setting exemplary models, it seeks to inspire industry progress and continuous improvement. We expect this platform to effectively promote resource connectivity and deepen cooperation within the global recycled metal industry, jointly addressing development challenges and building a healthier, more sustainable, and mutually beneficial industrial ecosystem.

We sincerely invite industry peers to witness this moment of honor and work together to propel the global recycled metal industry to greater heights!

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About GRMI2026

Market and Trade: Focusing on the new role and new trade trends of the Japanese recycled metal market in global markets

Categories and Closed Loops: Covering aluminum scrap, copper scrap, steel scrap, automotive dismantling, as well as recycling technologies and business models for lithium batteries and lead-acid batteries, sharing advanced experiences such as closed-loop systems in the automotive industry chain.

Technology and Equipment: Showcasing the most innovative crushing and sorting equipment, aluminum ash treatment, and e-waste recycling equipment, and discussing how technological innovation drives industrial upgrading.

Benchmarks and Pioneers: Industry benchmark awards will be presented at the Banquet Dinner, honoring ‘High-Quality Material Yards’, ‘High-Quality Equipment Enterprises’, ‘Trustworthy Traders’, and ‘Global Leaders in Recycling Industry’.

Through this grand event, we expect to establish an international platform for exchange and cooperation, resource sharing, and collaborative innovation, contributing to the construction and improvement of the global resource recycling system and supporting the transition to a global green economy.

Why Attend in 2026?

Gathering Global Industry Leaders: Meet 600+ delegates and 50+ speakers from 20+ countries.

Gain Strategic Insights: Learn directly from top analysts and industry experts, with access to critical data, policy updates, market trends, and in-depth forecasts.

Expand Business Network: Attract professionals with buying power (mines, traders, battery manufacturers, end-users) and provide opportunities to meet existing connections and make new ones.

Exclusive 1v1 Meeting: Strategically paired meetings with industry leaders and decision-makers - cultivating exclusive partnerships through confidential business matchmaking.

Networking with Guest Speakers: Gain exclusive access to industry leaders for Q&A, one-on-one advice on your strategic priorities.

If you are from the non-ferrous metals industry (copper, aluminum, lead, zinc, etc.), steel industry, automotive industry, or engaged in metal trading, equipment supply, third-party consulting, or involved in downstream application fields such as battery manufacturing, hardware processing, and resource recycling, please scan the QR code below to learn more about the conference details!

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