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International Automobile Recycling Congress organizer announces keynote speakers, program

International Automobile Recycling Congress organizer announces keynote speakers, program
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Switzerland-based conference organizer ICM AG has announced the three keynote speakers and session topics for the 18th International Automobile Recycling Congress (IARC 2018), which will be held in Vienna, March 14-16, 2018, at the Vienna Marriott Hotel.

DI Christian Holzer, head of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management, will focus his speech on “How Austria Enforces its Regulations Regarding Car Recycling.”

Joseph M. Holsten, chairman of the board for Chicago-based LKQ Corp., will discuss “The World of Dismantling—Bigger Than You Think.”

Christophe Pillot, director of Paris-based Avicenne Energy, will present on “The E-Mobility Market: A Challenging Future for Batteries.”

ICM AG says the annual event brings together 250 delegates to discuss and present news and challenges of the manufacturing and end-of-life vehicle (ELV) business, including car manufacturers, metal and plastic scrap traders, recyclers, shredder operators and policymakers from across the world.

The main topics at IARC 2018 include:

  • benefits of the circular economy for car manufactures and recyclers;
  • country reports and updates on new laws and regulations regarding take-back quotas;
  • safety aspects of collection and recycling of electric vehicles (cars, trucks, buses, bikes);
  • update on future cars and their impact on 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 batteries and other hazardous components; and
  • reuse and refurbishment in data security.

In addition to these session topics, IARC 2018 features an exhibition area, cocktail receptions and a networking dinner.

Participants of IARC 2018 also will have the opportunity to visit the following recycling plants March 16, 2018:

ICM organizes conferences specializing in the fields of recycling cars, electronics and batteries.

ICM AG is a Swiss company that has organized conferences in Europe, North America and Asia since the year 2000. The company was founded by Jeanette Duttlinger. Her team consists of 12 employees who speak German, English, Spanish, Italian, French and Chinese.

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Source: Recycling Today
International Automobile Recycling Congress organizer announces keynote speakers, program
<![CDATA[Switzerland-based conference organizer ICM AG has announced the three keynote speakers and session topics for the 18th International Automobile Recycling Congress (IARC 2018), which will be held in Vienna, March 14-16, 2018, at the Vienna Marriott Hotel. DI Christian Holzer, head of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management, will focus his speech on “How Austria Enforces its Regulations Regarding Car Recycling.” Joseph M. Holsten, chairman of the board for Chicago-based LKQ Corp., will discuss “The World of Dismantling—Bigger Than You Think.” Christophe Pillot, director of Paris-based Avicenne Energy, will present on “The E-Mobility Market: A Challenging Future for Batteries.” ICM AG says the annual event brings together 250 delegates to discuss and present news and challenges of the manufacturing and end-of-life vehicle (ELV) business, including car manufacturers, metal and plastic scrap traders, recyclers, shredder operators and policymakers from across the world. The main topics at IARC 2018 include: benefits of the circular economy for car manufactures and recyclers;country reports and updates on new laws and regulations regarding take-back quotas;safety aspects of collection and recycling of electric vehicles (cars, trucks, buses, bikes);update on future cars and their impact on recycling;autonomous driving vehicles’ impact on car recycling;next-generation…

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