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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. This year the event will be run in association with the NTNU, and there will be a guided tour of the Elkem Carbon Fiskaa facilities.

The CRU Silicon Forum explores 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.

Ahead of the meeting, CRU's Sabina Lu, Silicon Lead commented:

"Global silicon metal demand saw persistent weakness at the start of 2026, with polysilicon-related consumption remaining suppressed relative to its 2024 peak. Other end-use sectors showed mixed demand patterns yet remained subdued on a global scale.

Amid depressed demand conditions, we continue to see silicon metal production curtailments across most regions. Meanwhile, trade measures are gradually reshaping industry dynamics, with growing impacts on business decision-making."

This is the ideal opportunity to help you to understand the market conditions, and to make better-informed business decisions.

Join CRU this year at the #1 networking event for the silicon industry, attracting the sector's top players, and build your professional network. Registration is now open.
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Highlights to look forward to at this year's meeting:

• Expect another record attendance with 300+ industry peers from 32 countries representing the global value chain, making it the industry's largest 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
• Host Sponsor, Elkem will be offering a guided tour of their facilities, Elkem Carbon Fiskaa on Monday 7th September
• CRU delivers crucial market intelligence on the major trends affecting your business, leveraging our knowledge and expertise of the sector

Highlights from last year’s event*

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?
  

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