BIR World Recycling Convention switching to online event

In light of the pandemic, the convention will be entirely online and offer virtual networking opportunities.

The Brussels-based Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has announced that its World Recycling Convention scheduled for Oct. 12 -13 in Brussels will now be online in light of COVID-19 regulations impacting the event venue, as well as quarantine measures and travel restrictions currently in place.

The virtual event, held the same days as the original event, will offer multiple sessions, as well as commodity webinars accompanied by networking sessions allowing participants to interact with each other.

“We are extremely saddened that the current circumstances do not allow us to offer our members the long-awaited World Recycling Convention which we had so carefully prepared,” says BIR President Tom Bird. “We were hoping that at the beginning of September the overall travel restrictions and health regulations would enable us to go ahead with the planned physical event. A safe and successful BIR Convention for all concerned—this was our first priority. Due to the still unforeseeable circumstances, this objective is unfortunately no longer feasible. We will make sure that the virtual meetings and trading sessions allow our members to give them the best framework conditions for their successful business dealings. You can expect the same quality content and innovative networking opportunities as during our physical event.”

More information about the event is expected in the upcoming weeks.

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