Rare earth technology conferences are being held one after another, promoting the coordinated development of the industry.

At the beginning of 2026, the rare earth industry witnessed a series of intense industry conferences and international policy discussions. Globally, there was extensive exchange on technological innovation, industrial upgrading, and supply chain security related to rare earth and key minerals. As an important basic resource for the new materials industry, the strategic value and industrial influence of rare earths are continuously increasing.
In January 2026, the “Rare Earth Optoelectronics and Rare Earth Catalysis Cross-Technology and Application Conference” was held in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province. The conference focused on the application of rare earths in optoelectronics, catalysis, semiconductors, etc., and discussed the high-value utilization of rare earth resources and the path of industrial upgrading. The aim was to promote the deep integration of rare earth materials with high-end equipment and advanced manufacturing.
At the same time, international rare earth industry organizations and institutions also successively released their annual activity plans. For example, the Rare Earth Industry Association (REIA) will hold the “Magnetic Horizons 2026″ industry exchange event in the UK in February 2026, focusing on rare earth magnetic materials and technological innovation, providing a technical and market dialogue platform for the global rare earth industry. Additionally, international conferences related to materials science, metallurgical engineering, and nano-magnetism were held in February 2026, demonstrating the important position of rare earth materials in the new materials system and the continuous research enthusiasm.
In February 2026, multiple countries held high-level talks on key minerals and rare earth supply chains, discussing the establishment of international cooperation mechanisms and strategic reserves to reduce reliance on a single supply source. The policies and strategic layouts indicate that rare earths have gradually upgraded from traditional resource-based products to an important strategic resource influencing the global industrial landscape. Their market competition and technological innovation are entering a new stage.
Driven by global industrial trends, the rare earth industry is transforming from “resource-driven” to “technology-driven” and “application-driven”. High-purity rare earth compounds, functional materials, magnetic materials, and new rare earth application fields are becoming the core directions of industry development. Sichuan Wona Rare New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. has been dedicated to the research and production of rare earth new materials and related compounds, and is committed to providing customers with stable, high-performance rare earth material products and solutions. The company’s products are widely used in catalysis, polishing, new energy, electronic materials, etc., and continuously pays attention to the technological progress and market changes in the global rare earth industry.
Facing the reconfiguration of the global rare earth industry landscape and the rapid development of new materials technologies, Sichuan Wona Rare New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. will continue to focus on technological innovation, strengthen product research and development capabilities and quality management systems, actively integrate into the coordinated development of the rare earth industry chain, and explore the application space of rare earth materials in high-end manufacturing and emerging industries.