Switzerland-based conference organizer ICM AG has announced a call for papers for the 17th International Electronics Recycling Congress (IERC 2018), which will be held in Salzburg, Austria, Jan. 16-19.
The deadline for the call for papers is July 25, 2017. Submissions can be sent to info@icm.ch.
ICM AG says the annual event brings “together over 500 international producers, recyclers, equipment manufacturers, recycling associations, standards bodies, refurbishers, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), regulators and many more” delegates.
Topics to be covered include:
- challenges of the circular economy;
- worldwide takeback schemes, quotas and challenges faced by OEMs;
- reuse and refurbishment related to data security;
- best available recycling technologies;
- recycling of precious and strategic metals;
- country reports;
- supply chain transparency;
- methods for countries and electronics manufacturers to close the recycling loop;
- standards, compliance regulations and controls within the sector;
- business opportunities and models in emerging markets;
- recycling of hazardous components such as batteries, lamps, LCDs and mercury; and
- safety standards for transportation.
In addition to these session topics, IERC 2018 features facility tours of Montanwerke Brixlegg AG in Brixlegg, Austria, and Müller-Guttenbrunn, Metran and MBA Polymers in Amstetten/Kematen.
An exhibition area could include as many as 60 booths staffed by equipment and service providers. Cocktail receptions and a networking dinner are being planned to “create an excellent atmosphere to get in touch with business partners, friends and competitors,” ICM says.