Registration is now open for the 2026 LME Asia Metals Seminar, to be held in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. This premier industry event gathers leaders, traders, analysts, and investors from the metals sector across Asia and beyond each year to engage in in-depth discussions on key industry topics, share market insights and information, and deliberate on relevant strategies.

The LME Asia Metals Seminar will take place on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Hong Kong Exchange's Hong Kong Financial Grand Hall. The LME Asia Dinner will be held on the same day at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Details regarding registration, sponsorship opportunities, and dinner arrangements can be found in previous announcements. The seminar agenda will be updated periodically on the LME website.

**Provisional Agenda for the 2026 LME Asia Metals Seminar** 08:00 - Registration 09:00 - Opening Address: Bonnie Chan, Group Chief Executive, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited 09:10 - Address by Guest of Honour 09:20 - Welcome Address: Matthew Chamberlain, Chief Executive, London Metal Exchange 09:45 - Roundtable Discussion & Outlook: Volatility, Vision, and Value The LME metals complex has experienced an extraordinary year, marked by price shocks, supply adjustments, and rapidly evolving dynamics in the battery metals market. In this 60-minute session, experts will analyze the drivers behind the strong performance of certain metals in 2025 and the reasons for the underperformance of others. By interpreting the structural signals, geopolitical forces, and demand-side changes currently shaping the non-ferrous metals landscape, panelists will identify the most significant opportunities and risks for 2026. Moderator: Liu Yang, Head of China Business Development, LME Panelists: To be announced

10:45 - Networking Break 11:05 - The Hong Kong Gold Market Ecosystem: Development and Opportunities Moderator: To be announced

11:45 - A New Order for Metals Markets: Trade Flows, Pricing Shifts, and the Scramble for Critical Mineral Resources

12:30 - Lunch

13:40 - The Future of LME Trading LME COO and Head of Trading, Jamie Turner, will present the latest plans for modernizing the LME's market structure, developing the options market, and deepening liquidity during the Asian trading hours.

13:55 - Roundtable: Building Liquidity, Enhancing Transparency, and Optimizing LME Market Structure This session will delve into the LME's plans to implement block trade thresholds, promote electronic liquidity, and strengthen its options market. The discussion will also cover how the exchange aims to maximize participation and better support a diverse range of market participants in effective risk management. Moderator: David Mears, Head of Trading Business Development, LME Panelists: To be announced

15:00 - Seminar Concludes