First Europe-wide expo for ITAD and circular electronics opens doors next month

Event is part of four-pillared expo dedicated to recycling and circular economy

Green-thinking companies across Europe are gearing up to attend a first-of-its-kind event dedicated to IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and circular electronics, in Germany.

The aim of the show, which takes place 11-12 June in Messe, Frankfurt is to unite all attendees in addressing the most pressing challenges and opportunities around the circular economy, according to organisers Trans-World Events. The ITAD stream is part of a four-pillared event covering e-waste, battery recycling and metal recycling.

Peter Sarno, event director at Trans-World Events, said: “This year’s expanded edition reflects the transformation underway across all four sectors—e-waste, battery recycling, metal and CRM recovery, and circular electronics. From emerging legislation and extended producer responsibility to supply chain resilience and AI-driven automation, our agenda and exhibitor base directly address the strategic, commercial, and technical pressures facing the industry today.

Around 3,500 attendees from 100 countries are expected to attend the exhibition which also has a dedicated conference running alongside it.

Virginie Le Barbu, Lenovo’s global channel sustainability director, is speaking on a panel at the event and said it was an ideal opportunity for wider channel collaboration.

"I'm excited to be returning to the ITAD & Circular Electronics Conference this June,” she said. “The event is a fantastic platform for key players in the industry to connect, share best practices, and explore new ways to collaborate and innovate. My first experience at the conference was incredibly insightful — it reinforced both the urgency of the challenges we face and the confidence that we at Lenovo are moving in the right direction.

“This year, I’m particularly looking forward to joining the panel on the latest Digital Economy Report, where we'll dive into the opportunities and challenges of digitalization, especially its potential to drive sustainability and foster greater global inclusion. I firmly believe that collaboration is essential to creating meaningful, lasting change," Le Barbu added.

To find out more and register for the event, click here.