The ET Seminar program provides a wealth of opportunities to learn more about aluminum extrusion through a variety of sessions and events designed to expand your understanding of the extrusion process, applications and the industry.

New & Improved Program!

The ET Seminar program expanded in 2024 to reach more professionals, including those who specify and use aluminum extrusions. The program featured seven new and improved session tracks:

  • Alloys & Billet Process
  • Extrusion Equipment
  • Extrusion & Die Process Application
  • Extrusion & Die R&D
  • Extrusion Finishes & Fabrication
  • Sustainability & Management
  • Extrusion Design & Innovation

Who Attends?

More than 1,300 professionals from the aluminum extrusion industry and related ancillary industries worldwide attend the ET Seminar. Delegates represent more than 50 countries gather to hear about the latest research, applications, innovations and technical developments from the brightest minds in the industry.

Typical Attendees

Management executives
Plant supervisors
Engineers
R&D professionals Finishing managers
Extrusion die & tooling professionals
Sales & marketing executives
Academic leaders & more!

Application Markets Represented

Automotive & Transport
Building & Construction
Sustainability & Recycling
Defense & Aerospace
Energy & Electrical
HVAC & Refrigeration
Consumer Goods
Medical/Healthcare
LED Lighting & more

In-conjunction Workshops

In-conjunction workshops add to your ET Week experience! Send your key production personnel to enhance their knowledge and skills either before or after ET! The following workshops have been held in the past. Check back later for updates to the ET program for 2027.

  • Extrusion Excellence: Applied Fundamentals for Aluminum Extruders
  • Finishing Workshop
  • AAC Anodizing Essentials Class
  • Process Analysis and Optimization Workshop
  • Die Clinic