Join senior decision-makers from across the industry for an exclusive day hosted by The ITAD Association in Copenhagen, Denmark. This executive meeting is designed for C-level and senior leaders in the IT Asset Disposition space who value meaningful dialogue, strategic insight, and high-caliber connections.
In an intimate setting curated specifically for industry leadership, this gathering creates space for candid conversation about the issues that matter most—market dynamics, enterprise demand, regulatory pressures, global expansion, and innovation across the ITAD ecosystem. Unlike large conferences, this forum prioritizes depth over scale, ensuring every attendee is part of the conversation.
The ITAD European Executive Forum Experience
Join senior decision-makers from across the industry for an exclusive day hosted by the ITAD Association in Copenhagen, Denmark. This executive meeting is designed for C-level and senior leaders in the IT Asset Disposition space who value meaningful dialogue, strategic insight, and high-caliber connections.
This one-day event offers the perfect blend of high-level networking and thought-leadership.
What You’ll Learn
Our agenda is thoughtfully curated in collaboration with our European Advisory Board to ensure every session reflects the realities, opportunities, and challenges unique to the European market. This isn’t a generic global agenda adapted for Europe – it’s a Europe-first program designed by regional experts for regional leaders.
Unlike large conferences, this forum prioritizes depth over scale, ensuring every attendee is part of the conversation.
Agenda
12:30pm – 1:00pm
Welcome to ITAD Executive Forum 2026
Billy Marion
VP, ITAD Association
Joe Marion
President, ITAD Association
1:00pm – 1:30pm
Chairman’s Address: State of the European ITAD Industry
ITAD Association Chairman, Andreas Fibiger, will address the current state of the ITAD industry in Europe and project what he sees as strengths and weaknesses in our industry.
Andreas Fibiger
Chairman of the Board, Inside Systems
1:30pm – 2:00pm
The End of Easy Cross-Border ITAD: What Basel Means for Growth, Margin, and Partner Strategy
Everyone is feeling cross-border friction. Basel changed the game by extending strict controls (Prior Informed Consent) to all e-waste categories, including non-harzardous streams, effective Jan 1, 2025.
2:15pm – 2:45pm
What Enterprise Customers Will Now Require from ITAD Partners and Who Gets Left Out
CSRD reporting requirements and timelines have been actively evolving and large firms still need decision-useful, defensible sustainability reporting.
3:00pm – 3:30pm
Repair is No Longer Optional: How EU Policy is Shifting Refurb Economics and OEM Power
The EU “repair of goods” directive was adopted June 13, 2024, entered into force on July 30, 2024, and Member States must apply it from July 31, 2026.
3:45pm – 4:15pm
Why ITAD is Now a Supply-Security Function in Europe (Not an End-of-Life Service)
The EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act (Regulation 2024/1252) establishes a framework for secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials.
Many summaries highlight targets including increasing recycling contribution by 2030 and reducing single-country dependency.
4:15pm – 4:55pm
Executive Panel | Trust at Scale: Standards + Ethics + Interoperable Records for Cross-Border Partner Networks
5:00pm
Closing Comments
5:15 – 7:15pm
Networking Dinner and Reception at WarPigs BrewPub
Following the educational portion of the ITAD Executive Forum, we will walk across the street to a local restaurant known for their barbecue. This networking event will also feature unlimited beers for attendees.
Venues
SOHO Connect
Located in the heart of Copenhagen’s Meatpacking District, the Rooftop at SOHO Connect offers a stylish and modern setting for high-level conversations and networking. Blending industrial character with contemporary design, this unique open-air meeting space provides an inspiring backdrop for executive discussions.
Warpigs Brewpub
Located in Copenhagen’s lively Meatpacking District, Warpigs Brewpub delivers a bold and energetic setting for networking and social gatherings. This iconic brewpub—founded by renowned breweries Mikkeller and 3 Floyds—combines an industrial-chic atmosphere with a high-energy vibe, featuring an on-site brewery pouring a rotating selection of craft beers alongside authentic Texas-style barbecue.
Registration
ITAD Association Member
- Curated, executive-level peer networking with decision-makers across the ITAD ecosystem
- Insight into emerging trends, regulations, and market shifts shaping the European ITAD landscape
- Opportunity to build strategic partnerships with vetted industry leaders and solution providers
- Exclusive access to a focused, high-impact forum designed specifically for senior ITAD professionals
Non-Member
- Curated, executive-level peer networking with decision-makers across the ITAD ecosystem
- Insight into emerging trends, regulations, and market shifts shaping the European ITAD landscape
- Opportunity to build strategic partnerships with vetted industry leaders and solution providers
- Exclusive access to a focused, high-impact forum designed specifically for senior ITAD professionals