International Alcoa Delegation of Future Leaders to Address Global Issues at One Young World Summit

Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced today that 10 of its early-career
professionals from seven countries will participate in the third annual One
Young World Summit, a global gathering of bright, young business and
philanthropic leaders, who will discuss global issues and develop
solutions to meet the challenges of the 21st century. In addition, Alcoa
Foundation, through a partnership with the World
Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, invited six environmental and
educational NGO leaders from New York, China, and Pittsburgh to share
ideas and best practices. The event will take place in Pittsburgh from
October 18-22.

Modeled after the annual World
Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the One Young World Summit
will bring together 1,500 delegates under the age of 30 from 190
countries to present, debate, and develop solutions to some of the
world′s most pressing environmental, business, education, health and
political issues.

'This is a great opportunity to prepare Alcoa′s future leaders in a
truly multi-cultural, multi-national experience as well as broaden their
perspectives to approach business challenges,? said Mike Barriere, Alcoa
Vice President Human Resources. 'One of Alcoa′s strengths is our ability
to leverage the differences and viewpoints our employees bring to the
workplace. We look forward to the ideas, projects and initiatives these
young adults will generate together with their peers.?

The Alcoa contingent represents the company′s operations in Brazil,
China, Hungary, Jamaica, Russia, United Kingdom and the U.S. The Alcoa
delegates are:

• 
  Alina Blyum, Alcoa Business System Manager, Samara, Russia
  
• 
  Eszter Bognar, Logistics and Export-Import Compliance Professional,
  Szekesfehervar, Hungary
  
• 
  Felicity Foster, Environmental Health & Safety Manager, Massena, NY,
  USA
  
• 
  Hadil Senno, Human Resources Professional, Knoxville, TN, USA
  
• 
  Jason Williams, Process Control Engineer, Clarendon, Jamaica
  
• 
  Kim Chua, Senior Development Metallurgist, Kitts Green, UK
  
• 
  Lauren Murphy, Business Development Associate, Alcoa Growth & Market
  Strategy, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
  
• 
  Malika Harrison, Community Engagement & Communications Specialist,
  Alcoa Foundation, New York, NY, USA
  
• 
  Mitilha Silva, Financial Analyst, Pocos de Caldas, Brazil
  
• 
  Zhou Quan, Manufacturing Engineer, Suzhou, China
  

Alcoa Foundation Sponsorships

Alcoa Foundation, through a partnership with the World Affairs Council
of Pittsburgh, invited six young NGO leaders from cities in which Alcoa
has a presence. They are:

• Educational Leaders - Pittsburgh
  • 
    Nina Marie Barbuto, Weekend ProgramsCoordinator, Carnegie
    Science Center, Carnegie Museum of Art, Assemble, I Made It! Market
    
  • 
    Gina Grub, Assistant to the Henry Buhl Jr. Co-Directors, Carnegie
    Science Center
    
• Environmental Leaders - Pittsburgh
  • 
    Amy Piccirilli, SustainabilityCoordinator, YMCA of Greater
    Pittsburgh
    
  • 
    Lindsay Ruprecht, Sustainable Community Development Coordinator,
    ACTION-Housing, Inc.
    
• NGO Leader ? New York City, New York
  • 
    Annie Kessler, School Partnership Director, City Year New York
    
• NGO Leader ? Suzhou, China
  • 
    Yueping Li, Project Supervisor, Love Zone
    

Alcoa Foundation is also sponsoring 'Night Owl? sessions at different
informal venues throughout the city, such as cafes or coffee houses,
where delegates will meet to discuss issues of global interest.

'The One Young World Summit gives young leaders a great opportunity to
learn from global thought leaders and, together with their peers from
around the world, develop solutions to significant business and societal
challenges,? said Paula Davis, President Alcoa Foundation. 'We are
excited to support high-potential individuals from our partner NGOs who
will offer their expertise in education and environment and gain new
insights to strengthen their respective organizations.?

Conference delegates will participate in plenary sessions and listen to
speeches on various topics plus attend personalized 'breakout sessions?
around the city. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton will open the
four-day forum as the keynote speaker. Also supporting the delegates are
several high-profile counselors including Arianna Huffington, Founder &
CEO Huffington Post; Jack Dorsey, Creator of Twitter and CEO of Square;
and Bob Geldof, musician and activist.

This is the first time the global event has been held in the U.S. The
inaugural summit took place in London in 2010, followed by Zurich in
2011. The 2013 session is planned for Johannesburg, South Africa.

Following the summit, delegates graduate to ambassadors. To date, almost
four million people have been directly impacted by the work of One Young
World ambassadors. There are currently more than 125 projects and
initiatives involving in excess of 100 countries.

Nearly 100 young Alcoa employees submitted an essay application
describing their passions and projects that are helping them create
positive change. Alcoa partnered with One Young World on selecting the
delegates to represent the company.

About Alcoa

Alcoa is the world′s leading producer of primary
and fabricated aluminum, as well as the world′s largest miner of bauxite
and refiner of alumina. In addition to inventing the modern-day aluminum
industry, Alcoa innovation has been behind major milestones in the
aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial
transportation, consumer electronics and industrial markets over the
past 120 years. Among the solutions Alcoa markets are flat-rolled
products, hard alloy extrusions, and forgings, as well as Alcoa ? wheels,
fastening systems, precision and investment castings, and building
systems in addition to its expertise in other light metals such as
titanium and nickel-based super alloys. Sustainability is an integral
part of Alcoa′s operating practices and the product design and
engineering it provides to customers. Alcoa has been a member of the Dow
Jones Sustainability Index for 11 consecutive years and approximately 75
percent of all of the aluminum ever produced since 1888 is still in
active use today. Alcoa employs approximately 61,000 people in 31
countries across the world. More information can be found at www.alcoa.com.

About Alcoa Foundation

Alcoa Foundation is one of the
largest corporate foundations in the U.S., with assets of approximately
US$446 million. Founded more than 50 years ago, Alcoa Foundation has
invested more than US$550 million since 1952. In 2011, Alcoa Foundation
contributed more than US$20 million to nonprofit organizations
throughout the world, building innovative partnerships, engaging its
people to improve the environment and educating tomorrow′s leaders. The
work of Alcoa Foundation is further enhanced by Alcoa′s thousands of
employee volunteers who share their energy, passion and purpose to make
a difference in the communities where Alcoa operates. Through the
company′s signature Month of Service program, in 2011, a record 56
percent of Alcoa employees took part in more than 1,200 events across 24
countries, reaching 81,000 children, serving 9,000 meals, planting
34,000 trees and supporting 1,800 nonprofit organizations. More
information can be found at www.alcoafoundation.com.

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