Join the #1 networking event for the silicon community

We were delighted to be returning to Norway for the 16th CRU Silicon Market Forum from 7-10 September 2026 in Kristiansand with Elkem as our Host Sponsor. This is the essential annual meeting for the silicon industry to connect, exchange ideas, and do business with key producers, consumers, suppliers, and traders of silicon metal, polysilicon and silicones.

The 2025 CRU Silicon Forum explored the challenges facing the industry and its stakeholders, and provide in-depth, strategic discussions with experts and analysis of the factors that will shape the future of the silicon metal market. The potential for future consumption growth in different segments of the market will be assessed as will likely changes in supply in view of cost, environmental, and trade considerations. This is the ideal opportunity to help you to understand the market conditions, and to make better-informed business decisions.

Join CRU next year at the #1 networking event for the silicon industry, attracting the sector's top players, and build your professional network.  Registration is not yet open for the 2026 event so please sign up below to be notified when bookings are open:

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Key themes explored at the last Forum:

  • How will the macroeconomic conditions and energy transition trends influence the overall silicon market fundamentals? 
  • What are the implications of growing trade protectionism, tariffs, and regional supply chain realignments for silicon pricing and market access? 
  • How is China’s role in the silicon industry evolving amid domestic reforms and global decoupling trends?
  • Will demand for polysilicon made outside China accelerate meaningfully in 2025 and beyond? 
  • Are silicon anodes, solid-state batteries, and other advanced applications poised for commercial breakthrough? 
  • What is the outlook for carbon footprint reduction in silicon metal production? 
  • Are raw materials available in sufficient quality and quantity to meet demand growth sustainably?
  • How do developments in solar PV, green aluminium, and semiconductors affect silicon demand trajectories?

Highlights to forward to at next annual meeting:

  • Expect another a record attendance with 300+ industry peers from 32 countries representing the global value chain, making it the largest industry gathering
  • This is the #1 networking event for companies in the silicon industry attracting the sector's top players to connect and conduct business
  • The 2026 Forum will be run in association with the NTNU once again in Norway with an expanded four-day programme
  • CRU delivers crucial market intelligence on the major trends affecting your business, leveraging our knowledge and expertise of the sector 

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