International Electronics Recycling Congress : IERC 2025: Call for papers is open

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Experts in electronics recycling are invited to submit papers for the International Electronics Recycling Congress (IERC) 2025, taking place in Salzburg, Austria, from January 22-24, 2025. Abstract submissions are open until September 30, 2024. You can submit here.

IERC, now in its 23rd year, is a leading platform for driving sustainable practices and innovation in the field. This year's event will also feature a new "Start-up Platform," offering emerging companies the chance to showcase cutting-edge solutions, connect with industry leaders, and gain valuable resources and visibility.

IERC 2025 will cover the following topics:

Global transboundary movement of waste: changes taking place in 2025

  • The impact on the global recycling industry of the latest waste export regulation, changes coming into effect in January 2025 from the Basel Convention
  • The waste shipment regulation update
  • The new global plastics treat

From electronics manufacturing to sustainable secondary material recovery

  • Overview of current situation in circular material use
  • How can OEMs and recyclers close the loop on supply chain of recycled materials
    together?
  • The Global E-Waste Monitor – results and analysis
  • Increasing recycled content in plastic and steel products
  • The role of AI in the circular electronics economy

Global legislative update

  • Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)
  • The WEEE directive revision, impact on business models
  • E-Waste regulatory review from around the world
  • Critical Raw Materials Act
  • The future of the European Green Deal in the context of a new EU Commission
  • US and European Right to Repair regulations

Workshops

  • AI in Circularity and Traceability
  • Standardised ESG reporting – an industry nightmare?

Innovation Corner

  • Start ups are invited to present their projects in the Circular Economy domain

free registration

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