Over 250 delegates from industry, authorities and academia will discuss and present news and challenges of the manufacturing and end-of-life vehicle (ELV) business. The congress will bring together the various links in the ELV recycling chain such as car manufacturers, metal and plastic scrap traders, recyclers, shredder operators and policy-makers from all over the world.
Topics of the congress:
• Update on future cars and its impact on recycling
• Safety aspects of collection and recycling of electric vehiclesn(cars, trucks, buses, bikes)
• Benefits of the circular economy for car manufacturers and recyclers
• Country reports and updates on new laws and regulations regarding take-back quotas
• Sustainability benefits of automotive recycling
• Autonomous driving vehicles impact on car recycling
• Next generation recycling processes and equipment
• Innovations in dismantling, shredding and sorting
• How to recycle new materials used in future cars
• Recycling of lithium-ion batteries of hybrid and electric vehicles
• Reuse & refurbishment – How about data security?
• Recycling of electric and electronic components
• Spotlight: E-Mobility
A large exhibition area is integrated into the conference facilities, where vendors meet their clients. Cocktail receptions and a networking dinner create an excellent atmosphere to get in touch with business partners, colleagues and competitors.
Furthermore, the conference will offer interesting workshops and plant tours.
Call for papers:
The organizers have launched a call for papers and invite interested authors to submit their proposal before September 30, 2018.
ICM is an international leader in the organisation of conferences specialising in the fields of recycling cars, electronics and batteries. These waste streams have been among the world’s fastest growing commodity markets for years.
ICM AG is a Swiss company which has organised conferences in Europe, North America and Asia since the year 2000. The company was founded by Jeanette Duttlinger. Her team consists of 9 employees who speak German, English, Spanish, Italian, French, Japanese and Chinese.
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