World Leading E-Waste, Battery, Metal, ITAD & Circular Electronics Conference Reveals 2025 Agenda
The forthcoming E-Waste World conference, focused on battery recycling, metal recycling, and IT asset disposition (ITAD), is set to occur on June 11-12, 2025. This event will present a comprehensive agenda divided into four specialized tracks, each aimed at providing concrete insights into the evolving domain of sustainable resource management.
The release of the preliminary agenda marks a crucial step, unveiling a two-day program that consists of technical sessions, policy discussions, and breakthroughs in technology. As the demand for sustainable waste management solutions intensifies, the 2025 agenda will tackle essential challenges and opportunities within the sector, including updates on regulations, innovative recycling methods, and global strategies for waste management.
### E-Waste & WEEE Recycling Conference Track
The first day will feature Pascal Leroy from the WEEE Forum discussing enhanced collection and material recovery strategies to meet the European Union’s circular economy goals. Tobias Kuhm will present the Aurubis Lünen Recycling Model, while Dr. Nikolaus P. K. Borowski will delve into the complexities of copper refining from electronic waste. Josephita Harry will focus on the need for global regulatory harmonization, leading into a panel discussion that includes representatives from the European Commission, Eurometaux, and Umicore concerning the Basel Convention’s policies. Afternoon sessions will cover subjects such as digital product passports, photovoltaic panel recycling, and strategies to mitigate lithium-ion battery fire risks, ending with a discussion on increasing consumer participation in repair and disposal initiatives.
On the second day, Rafael Basciano will address revisions to the WEEE Directive, followed by talks on compliance issues. Federico Magalini will moderate a panel exploring e-waste infrastructure in Africa, featuring insights from Electro Recycling Ghana and EWaste Africa. Technical discussions will focus on PCB screening, electrohydraulic fragmentation, and secure data destruction. Additional sessions will examine financing options for recycling operations and the economic potential of recycling plastic recyclates.
### Battery Recycling Conference Track
The Battery Recycling track will commence with a keynote from Eric Ruyters of EUCOBAT, analyzing the role of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in battery collection. Hans Eric Melin will provide insights into the European secondary battery market, and Andreas Opelt will discuss inefficiencies in collection logistics. Robert Mitchell will explore how automation in research and development can expedite the recycling process. Panels will tackle regulatory challenges, end-of-life strategies for electric vehicle batteries, and innovations in lithium-ion recycling.
### Metal & Critical Raw Material Recycling Track
In the Metal Recycling track, Shobhan Dhir of the International Energy Agency (IEA) will present the Global Critical Minerals Outlook for 2025, focusing on resource security. Experts from Eurometaux, CETEM, and the Critical Raw Materials Alliance will share perspectives on the latest policies affecting critical raw materials. Miguel Gorriz will unveil methodologies for assessing the lifecycle impacts of sustainable feedstock sourcing, while Christine Nikander will facilitate a debate on the merits of primary versus recycled metals. Additional discussions will focus on rare earth element recovery, valorizing steel by-products, and the sorting of high-purity aluminum.
### ITAD & Circular Electronics Conference Track
In the ITAD and Circular Electronics track, Corey Dehmey and Jeff Seibert will provide updates on the e-Stewards and R2V3 certifications. Following them, Torbjorn Fredriksson will review the United Nations Digital Economy Report. Panels will cover strategies for IT asset disposition, methods for decommissioning data centers, and the refurbishment of consumer electronics. The discussions will also emphasize secure data erasure practices, the growing demand for IT aftermarkets, and repairability mandates within extended product lifecycles.
With a distinguished lineup of industry leaders, technical workshops, and expert panels, the 2025 E-Waste World Conference will serve as a vital platform for innovation, collaboration, and policy-making in global waste management. Attendees will acquire practical knowledge, broaden their professional networks, and contribute actively to shaping the future of circular resource utilization.