Switzerland-based ICM AG has announced a call for papers for the Electronics & Cars Recycling WRF 2017 event, which is taking place 14-17 November 2017 at the Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel in Macau, China.
The conference, exhibition and plant tours have been organized by the World Recycling Forum.
“This conference represents the most international gathering of its kind in the fields of electronics and cars manufacturing, distribution, collection, reuse and remanufacturing, e-scrap processors and recycling of metals and end-of-life vehicles (ELVs),” event organisers say. “With a wealth of economic, technical and legislation information, combined with unique networking opportunities, it attracts not only leaders in Asia, but also key influencers in the industry worldwide.”
Speakers at the event will address a range of topics related to electronics and automobiles. Topics scheduled to be part of the program include:
- car recycling;
- electronics recycling;
- e-mobility;
- circular economy – government initiatives;
- latest sorting and processing technologies;
- manufacturer take-back schemes and recycling efforts;
- reuse and remanufacturing;
- reducing risks in take-back of used electronics and cars;
- transboundary shipment of reusable units;
- update about funding and financing for recycling projects in Asia; and
- dismantling versus shredding, best practices for highest return on investment.
An exhibition area is integrated into the conference facility, where vendors and clients are able to meet. The conference is a platform to exchange information, to meet new business partners and to get easy access to new potential clients, according to event organisers.
Organisers point to the following reasons to attend the Electronics & Cars Recycling WRF 2017 event in November:
- Asia’s power has an impact on the international recycling business;
- learn from the speakers and exhibitors;
- visit manufacturing and recycling companies in mainland China and Hong Kong;
- participate in one of the various workshops;
- meet clients; and
- get in touch with upcoming Asian companies.
The organisers have launched a call for papers and invite interested speakers to submit their abstracts before 18 April 2017.
The deadline for the call for papers and interested speakers to submit their abstracts is 18 April 2017. The call for papers application can be accessed here.