January 16 – 18, 2019, Salzburg, Austria
IERC 2019 is the recycling industry’s most important event, bringing together over 500 international producers, recyclers, equipment manufacturers, recycling associations, standards bodies, refurbishers, NGOs, regulators and many more.
Topics
• 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
The program also includes powerful keynote speakers as:
• Paul E. Hagen, Beveridge & Diamond P.C., USA
• Steven Clayton, Samsung Electronics (Europe), United Kingdom
• Dr Janez Potočnik, UN International Resource Panel / SYSTEMIQ
A large exhibition area with over 60 booths provides the perfect opportunity to reach key industry decision makers and to find out what’s new in the global electronics recycling business. Cocktail receptions and a networking dinner create an excellent atmosphere to get in touch with business partners, friends and competitors.
Furthermore, the congress will offer interesting plant tours to the following companies:
• Montanwerke Brixlegg AG, Brixlegg
• Müller-Guttenbrunn, Metran and MBA Polymers Austria, Amstetten/Kematen
• voestalpine Stahlwelt, Linz