Taking place from 17–18 June 2026, the event will transform Halle 3.0 at Messe Frankfurt into a 360-degree theatre of innovation. Four dedicated stages will be positioned at the “four corners” of the exhibition hall, bringing together 180+ expert speakers alongside 400+ global solution providers.

While attendance is free, organisers note that seating at the conference stages will be strictly limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Industry professionals are encouraged to register early to secure access to high-demand sessions.

Four Corners of Innovation: EBMI2026 Track Highlights

Stage 1: E-Waste & WEEE Recycling

Focus: The latest developments, policy updates, and innovations shaping the e-waste sector. Key sessions: Results of the FutuRaM Project, revisions to the WEEE Directive, and opportunities in African e-waste processing hubs.

Stage 2: Battery Recycling

Focus: Building a sustainable global battery supply chain through circularity. Key sessions: Battery Passport implementation, market analysis, AI applications, electrolyte recovery, and black mass valorisation.

Stage 3: Metal & CRM Recycling

Focus: Closing the loop on precious metals and advancing urban mining. Key sessions: Insights into new ELV Regulations, aluminium scrap trade policy, and strategies to secure critical raw materials through circularity.

Stage 4: ITAD & Circular Electronics

Focus: Data security, refurbishment, and the growing importance of the Right to Repair.

Key sessions: Latest data sanitisation standards, SERI’s 10/35 vision, and ITAD’s role in enabling digital sovereignty.

By co-locating E-Waste World, Battery Recycling, Metal Recycling, and ITAD & Circular Electronics Expo, EBMI2026 offers a unique cross-sector perspective on material recovery and circularity.

Participants will gain practical insights into topics ranging from silicon recovery in solar PV to securing EU funding for large-scale industrial expansion.

As Gabriel D., Conference Producer of the event, noted: “By making the conference free-to-attend, we are ensuring that the engineers, policymakers, and recyclers on the front lines have the data they need.”