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OVERVIEW
In 2024, the minor metal market represented by indium, bismuth, germanium and gallium was exceptionally hot. Indium ingot prices since the beginning of the year began to rise strongly, once stood on RMB3,000/kg (USD418/kg) nearly five-year high; coincidentally, bismuth ingot prices also ushered in an outbreak in the middle of the year, breaking through the RMB100,000/t (USD6.32/lb) mark after the high fall; germanium metal prices in the policy and downstream demand outbreak of the multiple benefits of a new record high towards the RMB20,000/kg (USD2,788/kg) mark; gallium metal prices since the beginning of the year shocked up, the market maintained a high level of operation. 2025, at the vibrant beginning of the year, facing the new pattern and new opportunities, Asia Metal invites you to gather in Xiamen to explore the new direction of the industry!
With the 1st forum hosted by Asian Metal in 2008, the annual In Bi Ge Ga Forum has been witnessing active participation of around 150 countries from all over the world. Recognized by all insiders as the “No. 1 forum in indium, bismuth, germanium, and gallium industries”, the forum has been successfully held for 14 years in Changsha, Nanjing, Kunming, Ningbo, Sanya, Zhuhai, Hangzhou, Qingdao, etc. The past honor is history, new glory lies in front of us. Let us welcome the coming 17th gathering to jointly write a new chapter and start a new journey.
The 17th In Bi Ge Ga Forum would be held in Xiamen, China on April 17-18, 2025. The forum will provide a face-to-face opportunity for market participants to meet new clients, maintain regular clients, discuss and share market situation, and listen to brilliant analysis and insightful views from insiders on market focus and hot topics, in order to inspire wisdom and seize opportunities.
Highlights:
[Advantageous Brand] The exclusive and special international forum held by Asian Metal for 17 consecutive years that integrates indium, bismuth, germanium, and gallium industries
[Authoritative Forum] The most authoritative forum acknowledged globally
[Cutting-edge topics] Discussion on new ideas to lead industry development
[High-end connections] Insight and experience from industry leaders
[In-depth exchanges] Opportunities to provide in-depth two-way communication
PROGRAM
April 17, Thursday 16:00-19:00 Registration
18:00-20:00 Welcoming Banquet
April 18, Friday 08:30-09:00 Sign-in
09:00-09:30 Global Indium Supply and Prospects
09:30-10:00 ITO Target Market Review and Trends
10:00-10:30 Tea Break
10:30-11:00 Bismuth Ingot Market Current and Future
11:00-11:30 Bismuth Oxide Market Review and Development
11:30-12:00 Germanium Market Status and Development
12:00-14:00 Lunch
14:00-14:30 Germanium Product Development and New Applications
14:30-15:00 Gallium Supply Status and Opportunities in the Semiconductor Industry
15:00-15:30 Tea Break
15:30-16:00 Future Capacity Additions and Aftermarket Development of Gallium Metal
16:00-16:30 Prospects for High Purity Minor Metals
16:30-17:00 Future Trends in Minor Metals
Closed
18:00-20:00 Reciprocal Dinner
CONTENT
Global Indium Supply and Prospects
ITO Target Market Review and Trends
Bismuth Ingot Market Current and Future
Bismuth Oxide Market Review and Development
Germanium Market Status and Development
Germanium Product Development and New Applications
Gallium Supply Status and Opportunities in the Semiconductor Industry
Future Capacity Additions and Aftermarket Development of Gallium Metal
Prospects for High Purity Minor Metals
Future Trends in Minor Metals
(Topics subject to final conference agenda)
ACCOMMODATION
Fees for Representatives from outside China
  Before Feb. 21 Before Mar. 21 Before Apr. 17 On-Spot
AM members USD1,680 USD1,980 USD2,280 USD2,580/person
Non-members USD1,880 USD2,180 USD2,480 USD2,780/person

Account name: Asian Metal Ltd
Account Number: 0200003819200109260
Swift Code: ICBKCNBJBJM
Bank: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
Beijing Municipal Branch
Add: 100 Balizhuang Xili
Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100025, China
P.S.: Please note "The 17th In Bi Ge Ga Forum" in the purpose column.

Notes:
1. We suggest that representatives fill the registration form and pay for the fees of attendance in advance;
2. The representative capacity can only be confirmed when the registration and fees of attendance have been received. Representatives can obtain the representative credentials and conference materials.
3. The fees cover conference attendance, conference materials, banquet, lunch, tea break and simultaneous interpreting, excluding accommodation and transportation
4. For those who cannot attend the conference for some reason, the fees refund will be processed as per the rules as follows:
The representatives inform the conference organizing committee in the written form in advance. The fees will be fully refunded with four weeks prior to the opening date of the conference. The fees will be refunded by half with two weeks prior to the opening date of the conference. Fees will not be refunded for the rest other situations. 10% of the fees will be charged on the refund.
5. In case of force majeure (wars, natural disasters, plagues, governmental orders, etc.) that causes the suspension of the forum, the organizing committee will refund the paid fees and the contract of the forum will be automatically rescinded.

The In Bi Ge Ga Forum is an annual event that hosted by Asian Metal for global indium, bismuth, germanium and gallium companies to communicate with each other. On 17-18 April, 2025, the 17th Forum will be held in Xiamen, China. During this forum, you can not only have in-depth discussion and smooth communication with Chinese and overseas indium, bismuth, germanium and gallium companies, but also have an opportunity to show your remarkable achievements and unique charm to all participants from all over the world.
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