Patrick Herman is the new Event Director of ALUMINIUM
Fresh momentum for a traditional trade fair
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Patrick Herman, a recognised expert in trade fair management, has taken over the leadership of the world's leading ALUMINIUM trade fair, organised by RX Global. As the new Event Director, he not only brings extensive experience to the role but also a commitment to injecting fresh ideas into this already highly successful event. His aim is to further develop ALUMINIUM's position as a "driver for cooperation and progress".
With over 20,000 visitors and more than 800 exhibitors, the trade fair is one of the largest and most influential events in the industry. Currently, 80% of the space for the upcoming edition in October 2026 has already been secured. Patrick Herman faces the exciting challenge of continuing this success story while introducing innovative concepts to meet the complex demands of the global aluminium industry.
New inspiration for ALUMINIUM under trusted leadership
ALUMINIUM remains the flagship event for the global aluminium industry, consistently standing for innovation and collaboration. With Patrick Herman, an experienced event specialist, a new leader steps into its management. His professional background is closely tied to industrial manufacturing, being responsible for ICE Europe and CCE International, which specialise in paper, film, and corrugated board processing and finishing.
Prior to this, he spent over a decade at a German-American joint venture developing and producing machinery for industrial marking technologies and consumables for the global production sector. Patrick Herman brings considerable expertise derived from the strategic planning and participation in over 250 international events across North America and Asia.
"The transition to ALUMINIUM presented me with the opportunity to immerse myself in a dynamic industry while further enhancing my professional background," explains Patrick Herman regarding his new role. The sector's global significance and active engagement with today's significant challenges make it particularly appealing to him.
ALUMINIUM as a bridge between business, science, and politics
ALUMINIUM positions itself as a central platform fostering dialogue between business, science, and politics while driving essential solutions to the industry's challenges. For Patrick Herman, this role as an interdisciplinary hub is a key factor that makes the event unique. Looking to the future, Herman aims to increase the inclusion of small and medium-sized enterprises to better represent specialised segments of the aluminium industry.
"Our goal is to establish ALUMINIUM as the ultimate platform for collaboration and innovation within the industry," he emphasises. "The fair will continue to support the major application industries, but we also aim to highlight the full spectrum of the aluminium sector and better reflect the industry's dynamics. By fostering connections, we advance networking and the forward-thinking orientation of the aluminium industry."
About ALUMINIUM
ALUMINIUM is the world's leading trade fair for the aluminium industry, serving as a key platform for innovation, knowledge exchange, and networking. Under the motto “Sharing a Vision”, the focus is on sustainability, recycling, and technological transformation.
Every two years, the event brings together industry leaders in Düsseldorf, driving future developments through special exhibitions, expert talks, and panel discussions. The next ALUMINIUM will take place from 6–8 October 2026. aluminium-exhibition.com
About RX
RX has set itself the task of creating business for individuals, communities and organisations. By combining data and digital products, RX makes 400 events in 42 industries and 22 countries even more attractive. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision-making tools for professionals and businesses. rxglobal.com
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RX Deutschland GmbH
Jennifer Roggenkämper
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