How to move obsolete IT equipment out of the supply chain without creating environmental liabilities is the operational question many companies face today. ITAD & Circular Electronics Expo 2026 concentrates two days of exhibition and conference content in Frankfurt focused on that challenge.
Dates and format in Frankfurt
The event runs from 17 to 18 June at Messe Frankfurt. The expo hall offers free-to-attend access for registered visitors while the conference program is also free for those who register. The compact two-day schedule requires precise planning for meetings and stand visits.
Attendee profile and exhibitors
Registered participants range from IT asset managers and data sanitization specialists to recyclers, battery processors and OEMs exploring circular pathways. The event lists 1,040 attendees and 83 exhibitors. Notable names on the floor include Veolia, TOMRA, Duesenfeld, ANDRITZ AG and Kuusakoski Recycling, covering technologies from shredding and sorting to advanced metal and battery recovery.
Conference highlights and speakers
Speakers represent policy, industry and technical leadership. The program features Maria Vera-Duran, Steve Mellings, Pascal Leroy and Kees Balde among others, addressing regulatory frameworks, technology adoption and business models for extending device lifecycles.
Practical prospecting advice for exhibitors and sales teams
Prepare for this trade format with a short list of clear objectives. Identify targets by service need: battery recycling, refurbishment, or secure data destruction. Book meetings in advance and structure each encounter to include a 10-minute demo plus a 15-minute commercial discussion. After each meeting, record five essentials: identified need, proposed solution, decision owner, agreed next step and an approximate timeline.
On the show floor, plan two 90-minute prospecting blocks per day to visit priority stands and follow up on leads. Bring compact demo kits and one-page case studies with measurable outcomes and pilot terms; these materials speed commercial decisions in a condensed timeframe.
Key figures
The event brings together 83 exhibitors and 1,040 attendees across a two-day program at Messe Frankfurt.
Final note and registration
For vendors of recycling equipment, battery recovery or refurbishment services, this edition concentrates technical buyers and procurement decision makers into a short window of time. Focus on applied demonstrations and clear pilot agreements to convert conversations into contracts. Official registration and additional information are available at the event website https://itad-expo.com
