Covering the trends that matter
E-Scrap Conference 2024 will provide three days of insight, highlighting the biggest conversations and trends in electronics recycling, reuse and sustainability.
Below are session and workshop descriptions for E-Scrap Conference 2024.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
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Pick up your attendee badge and conference materials.
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Peruse the booths in our Exhibit Hall and make connections with your e-scrap peers.
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SPEAKERS:
Amanda Cotton, E-Waste Coordinator, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Jay Illingworth, Director, Harmonization, Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA)
Sarah Murray, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Steve Noble, Michigan Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy
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This session will cover:
The latest updates on state legislated extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs for electronics recycling.
Insights into policy development with state agencies and industry stakeholders.
Strategies to navigate evolving e-scrap regulations and stay informed about upcoming changes.
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SPEAKERS:
Elizabeth Beck, Sales Contracting Officer, Defense Logistics Agency
Brian Kemp, Sales Contract Specialist, Defense Logistics Agency
Ed Moreland, Sales Contracting Officer, Defense Logistics Agency
This session will cover:
An introduction to DLA and their capabilities in e-scrap management.
The Request For Technical Proposal/Invitation For Bid (RFTP/IFB) process for the upcoming E-Recycle contract.
Essential insights on submitting RFTP/IFB information and distinguishing between responsive and non-responsive bids to enhance your procurement strategy.
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This session will cover:
The growth drivers and expanding industry sectors embracing R2 Certification.
The key requirements outlined in the R2 Standard.
Insights into the certification process steps, associated costs and available SERI resources to aid in your journey towards R2 Certification.
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Enjoy a short break between sessions.
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SPEAKERS:
Doug Buffenbarger, Sims Lifecycle Services
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This session will cover:
Key trends and market outlooks from top traders with the highest volume and experience in the industry.
In-depth discussions on specialized market classes, including data center/hyper-scale, export, e-commerce, mobility and components.
Fast-paced Q&A with industry experts answering essential questions that owners, operators and traders need to navigate evolving markets.
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Achieving Certification: A clear guide to navigating the e-Stewards Certification process, with essential insights and new resources to support your journey.
Maximizing Your Certification: Tools and strategies to effectively promote your certification, differentiate yourself in the RFP process and drive business growth.
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Enjoy a short break between sessions.
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SPEAKERS:
MODERATOR
This session will cover:
Insights into current trends, challenges and opportunities in the e-scrap industry.
The latest innovations in recycling technologies and their impact on e-scrap management.
Regulatory developments and strategies for achieving sustainability goals in the e-scrap sector.
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Gather with your peers in our exhibit hall for our networking reception.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1
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Pick up your attendee badge and conference materials.
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Peruse the booths in our Exhibit Hall and make connections with your e-scrap peers.
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Coffee, tea and breakfast provided to power attendees through the day’s schedule.
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SPEAKERS:
MODERATOR:
This session will cover:
Practical insights into the importance of compliance in ITAD and ITAM, focusing on data protection, privacy and cybersecurity.
Actionable strategies to avoid non-compliance risks and protect your organization's reputation.
How robust compliance measures can enhance stakeholder trust and operational resilience in a changing regulatory environment.
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Enjoy a short break between sessions.
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SPEAKERS:
MODERATOR:
This session will cover:
Initiatives aimed at bridging the digital divide and promoting digital inclusion.
Best practices for empowering underserved communities through technology.
How fostering digital equity can contribute to a more equitable future for all.
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SPEAKERS:
Brad Brown, Senior Director of Compliance, Evterra Recycling, LLC
Michael McBride, Property Risk Control Practice Leader, HUB International
MODERATOR: Dan Holtmeyer, Managing Editor, E-Scrap News
This session will cover:
Insights into strategies for mitigating rising insurance costs through effective facility design and safety measures.
Proactive approaches to minimize risks and enhance operational sustainability.
Firsthand experiences and practical advice from top recyclers on managing insurance challenges in recycling facilities.
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SPEAKERS:
Marcy McGrath, State of Wisconsin
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Regulator perspectives on what they focus on during inspections and compliance reviews, including common pitfalls and key areas of concern.
Identifying and managing compliance obligations, ensuring you meet all legal and regulatory requirements effectively.
How to avoid common mistakes made by others and develop strategies to avoid these pitfalls.
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Enjoy a short break between sessions.
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MODERATOR:
This session will cover:
Advancements in electronics shredding technologies.
The role of optical sorters and eddy currents in enhancing efficiency.
Innovative techniques to revolutionize electronic waste management operations.
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MODERATOR:
This session will cover:
The critical role of drive sanitization and a comparison of the advantages of reuse versus shredding in e-scrap management.
Insights from industry experts on sustainable practices and their efforts to promote circularity.
Innovative solutions and best practices for managing electronic scrap, emphasizing successful implementation of circular economy principles and discussing associated financial benefits, technologies and processes.
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Enjoy a plated networking lunch to keep your energy up through the afternoon.
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SPEAKERS:
MODERATOR: George Hinkle, President, ARCOA Group
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Insights into recent and upcoming trade regulations affecting the recycling and ITAD sectors, even if you don’t export.
The economic and compliance impacts on the industry, recyclers/ITADs and buyers.
Strategies and resources to mitigate these impacts and identify opportunities for business growth amidst evolving trade regulations.
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Enjoy a short break between sessions.
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SPEAKERS:
MODERATOR:
This session will cover:
An overview of the legislative landscape and upcoming bills that affect battery recycling, focusing on how new laws will significantly increase the volume of batteries requiring recycling.
Potential challenges and opportunities these legislative changes present for the e-scrap and recycling sectors.
Strategies for adapting to the increased demand for battery recycling, including investment in technology and infrastructure to meet regulatory requirements.
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SPEAKERS:
Amanda Tischer Buros, Vice President of OEM Solutions, Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations
Sophia Runau, Lifecycle Engineering Manager, Sims Lifecycle Services
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The importance of impact reporting in fostering sustainability and accountability within ITAD and ITAM practices.
Innovative strategies for mitigating Scope 3 emissions and enhancing your organization's environmental footprint.
Effective approaches and best practices for achieving impactful sustainability goals.
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SPEAKERS:
Jelle Slenters, ITAD Plus
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Enjoy a short break between sessions.
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MODERATOR:
This session will cover:
The complex challenges of recycling e-scrap plastics, including technological limitations and environmental considerations.
Insights into effective strategies for managing and processing plastics from e-scrap.
Regulatory issues impacting the recycling industry and explore potential solutions to enhance sustainability practices.
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Gather with your peers in our exhibit hall for our networking reception.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2
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Pick up your attendee badge and conference materials.
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Peruse the booths in our Exhibit Hall and make connections with your e-scrap peers.
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Coffee, tea and breakfast provided to power attendees through the day’s schedule.
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SPEAKERS:
Mike Babbar, Amazon
Maria Kisska, Group Manager, Sustainability and Regulatory Compliance, Epson America, Inc.
Matt Mitcheltree, Best Buy
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This session will cover:
Strategies for integrating recycled materials into OEM manufacturing processes to enhance sustainability.
Under-collection issues, program shortfalls and potential penalties in state recycling programs.
The impact of environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives on OEMs and their suppliers, and how recycling and IT asset disposition (ITAD) programs support these goals.
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Enjoy a short break between sessions.
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SPEAKERS:
MODERATOR:
This session will cover:
The implementation of digital product passports to improve transparency and traceability in electronics recycling.
Innovative technological solutions advancing this initiative within the industry.
The benefits and challenges of adopting digital product passports for sustainable materials management.
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MODERATOR:
This session will cover:
The various capital sources—venture capital, private equity, debt financing and strategic partnerships—and how to determine the best fit for your business.
Strategies for going to market and the optimal timing for seeking equity partners.
Key factors to consider when choosing between different types of investors and how to align their goals with your strategic objectives.
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Enjoy a short break between sessions.
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SPEAKERS:
MODERATOR:
This session will cover:
Insights into upcoming regulatory changes affecting electronics recycling and IT asset management.
The anticipated impacts of these changes on the industry landscape.
Strategies to navigate and adapt to evolving Basel Convention regulations effectively.
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