Registration: May 26th 7:00am - 5:00pm
                         May 27th 7:00am - 1:30pm
Exhibit Set up Hours: May 25th 2:00pm - 5:00pm
                                      May 26th 7:00am - 9:00am
Exhibit Hours: May 26th 10:00am - 5:00pm
                          May 27th 9:00am - 1:30pm

Keynote 1                  May 26th Time: 10:00 am - 11.15 am
The state and future of electronics waste management in the United States 
This keynote will address the current state and predict the future of electronics waste management in the United States. Attendees will have an opportunity to listen to 2 industry leaders and a publisher of a leading industry publication discuss the challenges, trends and vast opportunities in the multi billion dollar e-waste management industry.
Speakers:
Dave Thompson – Director of Environmental affairs at Panasonic Corporation & President at MRM Recycling
John Shegerian – Chairman, CEO & Co-founder at Electronic Recyclers International
Jerry Powell- Publisher, Resource Recycling Group

Keynote 2                  May 27th Time: 10:00am - 10:35am
Strategic electronics reuse and recycling: Surprising benefits for not only the environment but also business
This keynote will engage all attendees, manufacturers, resellers, recyclers, and more in a discovery of surprisingly great business value from using Lean and Green principles in every decision about electronic product design, manufacturing, distribution, use, reuse, and recycling. Uncover ways to talk with customers, managers, and supply-chain partners about more profitable ways to interface with each other, and the result will be a healthier environment as well.
Speakers: Pamela Gordon, President of Technology Forecasters Inc & Lead Consultant for TFI Environment

GENERAL SESSIONS
Engaging employees & suppliers to participate in e-waste recycling at work and at home
May 26th Time: 11:25 am - 12.25pm
A discussion on how electronic manufacturers and larger enterprises are engaging employees and their supply chain to increase recycling rates at their homes and workplace.
Speakers:
Seb Nardecchia- Senior Director of corporate environment responsibility at Flextronics
Glenn Pohly- Director, quality and compliance at Extreme Networks
Ephi Banaynal- Senior Manager, Environmental Stewardship at Palm Inc

Best supply chain & reverse logistics practices for electronics manufacturers
May 26th Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
In the broad scope of the industry, the majority of companies are failing to employ efficient reverse logistic practices, inhibiting their ability to maximize profits on returns. Significant profits can be lost by improperly handling returned & surplus products. This session will discuss the best supply chain and reverse logistics practices. Learn what OEMs seek from their electronics recyclers.
Speakers:
Tom Calderwood - Director of supply chain development at Sun Microsystems
Lee Sacco- Senior Director of reverse Logistics & after market supply chain solutions at Oracle
Jeremy Vick- Director of Business Development at Reverse Logistics Association
Anand Grover - Supply Chain Strategist at Blue Coat System

IT assets disposal best practices May 26th Time: 1:45pm - 2:45pm
The EPA has identified e-waste as the fastest growing and potentially most hazardous waste stream in the world. And it is estimated that more than 800 million PCs will be replaced over the next five years. Companies that do not properly dispose of their IT assets risk the possibility of polluting the environment and jeopardizing confidential data stored on equipment, as well as severe fines and brand damage. This session will discuss best I.T assets disposal practices, data security concerns and reducing I.T asset disposal costs for large enterprises and mid-sized businesses.
Speakers:
Markku Willgren- Director of Business Development at Blancco
Ed Stukane- Chief Marketing Officer at Plan IT ROI
Scott Morris- President at DMD Systems Recovery

CERTIFICATIONS  
May 27th Time: 11:30am - 2:45pm
How to earn an affordable Environmental management system (ISO14001:2004) certification
 May 27th Time: 11:30am - 12pm
Demonstrated outcomes of ISO 14001-2004 based EMS’s are leveraged safety, health and regulatory risk reductions, optimized operational efficiencies, reduced waste, improved cost of sales, and consumer confidence.
This session discusses the costs, benefits and process involved with achieving ISO 14001 certification for your electronic manufacturing or recycling firm and how to earn free ISO 14001 training with available federal and state grants.
Speaker: Kris Norlander- Business Development Director at K&S Quality Associates

Responsible Recycling (R2) May 27th Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
A review of the history, process, costs & benefits of the multi-stake holder responsible recycling (R2) standard for electronics scrap processors and recyclers. Learn why electronics recycling firms should consider getting R2 certified.
Speakers:
Joe Yob- Vice President at Creative Recycling Systems Inc
Jeff Ziegler - CEO & founder at Techturn.
Veryl Horsley- EMS, R2 Product Manager at SGS consulting

E-stewards Certification May 27th Time: 1:45pm - 2:45pm
The Basel Action Network, a leading environmental watchdog group that focuses on global trade in hazardous wastes has developed a new certification program for the electronics recycling industry known as e-stewards. This workshop will cover the process, requirements, costs and benefits of this new standard for electronics recyclers and other stakeholders
Speakers:
Lauren Roman – E-stewards Program Manager at Basel Action Network
Paul Burck- President at Orion Registrars
Aaron Blum –Co –Founder & Chief Compliance Officer at Electronic Recycelrs Int’l

INDUSTRY
E-waste facility plant design Time: May 26th Time:  3:00pm - 4:00pm
As electronics recyclers process more electronic scrap materials, it is extremely important to have some knowledge about what is required to design an efficient plant that exceeds the strictest environmental compliance standards, meets your business needs and also protects your workers safety.
Speakers:
Charles Hildebrand- West Coast Regional Manager at UNTHA America
Jim Mejia- Vice President at Redemtech
Peter Mayer- Director of Sales at S+S Separation & Sorting Technology Germany

Wireless handsets collection strategies Time: May 27th Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The average U.S household replaces and upgrades their wireless handsets every 18 months according to recent reports. With more than 800 million obsolete, defective and unwanted wireless handsets sitting idle in the United States alone, this session will attempt to discuss the challenges, trends and opportunities regarding wireless handset recycling. How can electronics recyclers benefit from this lucrative niche within the electronics waste management industry.

Speakers:
Kelly Carnago – Sr Vice President of Sales & Marketing at E-recycling corps.
Darren Beck – Manager of Corporate responsibility at Sprint
Shelton Basham –CEO at Full Circle Wireless

E-waste practices & opportunities in emerging markets Time: May 27th Time: 8:00am - 8:50am
An overview of electronics waste management practices, opportunities & challenges in emerging markets. This session will focus on South America & India.
Speakers:
James Wood, President at Computer Recycling Consultants
Dr (Mrs) Lakshimi Raghupathy -Former Director at Ministry of Environment & Forests, India & Adviser, Manufacturers Association for Information Technology, New Delhi, India

Electronics recycling & e-waste issues Time:  May 27th Time:  9:00am - 9:50am
According to a recent report from Pike Research, the e-waste crisis will worsen over the next several years until 2015, when volume will peak at 73 million metric tons. However, the firm forecasts that global volumes will decline in 2016 and beyond, as a number of key e-waste initiatives begin to turn the tide. This session will include a comprehensive analysis of the global e-waste landscape including supply chain structures, legislative and regulatory issues, market drivers and inhibitors
Speakers:
Bob Baggio-  E-waste industry analyst at Pike Research
Jim Lynch – Greentech Program Manager at Techsoup Global

A review of software solutions for electronics resellers and recyclers
Time:  May 26th 4.00pm - 5:30pm
A review of software solutions available to electronics recyclers and scrap processors from Cyclelution, Desert Micro, Makor Solutions & IQ Reseller
Speakers:
Bill Blegan – President at IQ Reseller
Bruce Jan – CEO at Cyclelution
Mark Chaddos –President at Makor Solutions
Barry Grahek – President at Desert Micro

Private equity funding for the electronics waste management Industry
Time:  May 27th 10:40am- 11:25am
Speaker:
Dave Stubbs – Operating Partner at Cambridge Capital
The growth of electronics for use in the office and at home along with the increasing awareness and need for data security and environmentally responsible recycling have created a growing market for larger, professionally managed recycling organizations.  Major players are targeting electronics recycling for growth, consolidation, mergers & acquisition activity over the next few years as the market grows. A major private equity firm discusses its investment strategies and criteria for funding within the e-waste management sector. 

COMMODITIES
The economics of battery, CRT glass & plastics recycling from end of life electronics
 Time:  May 27th 5:00pm - 6:00pm          
A discussion on the economics of cathode ray tube (CRT) glass, plastics & battery scrap generated from end of life electronics.
Speakers:
Dave Caucchi – President at Allianza Recycling & Recovery
Dr Mike Biddle- CEO at MBA Polymers
Shane Thompson – Vice President at Kinsbursky Brothers

Precious metal & copper recovery processes for end of life electronics
Time:   May 27th 4:00pm - 5:00pm
A discussion on the most innovative and advanced sorting and refining processes used in the recovery of precious metals and copper from end of life electronics.
Speakers:
Theo Lehrner -Business Development Director at Boliden, Sweden
Jim Taggart – President at ECS Refining
Thierry Van Kerckhoven – Global Sales Manager at Umicore Refining, Belgium

WORKSHOP
Time:  May 27th 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Design for environment (DfE) workshop Cost:$299   Limit: 50 people INSTRUCTOR: Pamela Gordon
An interactive, 2 hour hands on workshop on electronics product design for the environment. Participants of this workshop including recyclers, electronics manufacturers and their supply chain will discuss and make recommendations on how common electronics appliances could be designed to reduce toxic materials and increase recycling rates.

CLOSING GALA & AWARDS DINNER:
Honorees:

• Sprint Nextel
• 1-800-recycling
• Creative recycling services,
• Green spot recycling,
• ecoATM
• PowerON services.

Time: May 27th 7:00pm    Cost: $120 per person.

GOLF IN HALF MOON BAY May 28th Time: TBA
Join us for Golf in Half Moon Bay. A beautiful 36 hole Course.
Entry Fee - $200 per golfer. (Included with VIP Registration)
Rental carts, clubs and shoes available