High-Level Presentations for Producers and Recyclers in Salzburg, Austria : 18th International Electronics Recycling Congress Line-Up Launched
ICM has revealed the line-up for next year’s International Electronics Recycling Congress (IERC) 2019 which will feature over 60 booths and numerous high-level speakers.
According to the organisers the event provides an opportunity to reach key industry decision makers and to find out what’s new in the global electronics recycling business.
The event will bring together over 500 international producers, recyclers, equipment manufacturers, recycling associations, standards bodies, refurbishers, NGOs, regulators and many more.
Topics will include:
Challenges of the Circular Economy regarding metals and plastics
Worldwide take-back schemes, quotas and challenges faced by OEMs
The role of recycling in the achievement of the sustainable development goals
Business opportunities and models in emerging markets
Innovation in recycling technologies
Country reports
Safety standards for transportation
Reuse & refurbishment – The influence of GDPR and data security?
Standards, Compliance and Regulations in the electronics sector
Recycling of hazardous components such as Li-batteries
Internet trade of devices, parts, materials & plastics
The future role of technology in recycling
Keynote speakers include:
Paul E. Hagen, Beveridge & Diamond P.C., USA
Steven Clayton, Samsung Electronics (Europe), United Kingdom
Dr Janez Potočnik, UN International Resource Panel / SYSTEMIQ
Plant tours to the following companies are also available:
Montanwerke Brixlegg AG, Brixlegg
Müller-Guttenbrunn, Metran and MBA Polymers Austria, Amstetten/Kematen
voestalpine Stahlwelt, Linz
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