E-Waste World Conference & Expo Frankfurt

The E-Waste World Conference & Expo is regarded as Europe’s leading trade fair for the management, recycling, and reuse of electronic waste. Since its debut in 2019, it has established itself as a central platform for international exchange on innovative solutions to reduce e-waste. The name “E-Waste World” stands for “Electronic Waste World” and highlights the global scale of one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time: the steadily growing stream of end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE – Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment).

The event is held annually in June at Messe Frankfurt, one of Europe’s most prominent exhibition venues. It is organized by Trans-World Events Ltd., an internationally active company specializing in global trade shows focused on sustainability, environmental technologies, and the circular economy.

At the heart of the expo are advanced technologies, services, and concepts for the collection, sorting, processing, and reuse of electronic waste. Key topics include electronics recycling, IT asset disposition (ITAD), sustainable electronics, circular economy strategies, battery and metal recycling, and the recovery of critical raw materials. The entire value chain is considered – from disposal and recycling to the development of sustainable electronic products.

In addition to showcasing innovative solutions for recycling, material recovery, and waste management, the event features an extensive conference program with over 180 presentations, hands-on workshops, and expert panel discussions. This makes it a major knowledge platform for the industry.

The location in Frankfurt emphasizes the international relevance of the event. As an economically strong city with ambitious environmental goals and progressive waste legislation, Frankfurt offers ideal infrastructure and thematic alignment. E-Waste World is part of a broader trade fair network, held in parallel with the Battery Recycling Conference & Expo, the ITAD & Circular Electronics Conference & Expo, and the Metal Recycling Conference & Expo – an interdisciplinary forum that fosters synergies across related sectors.

The expo targets professionals involved in e-waste management, waste disposal, environmental technologies, electronics manufacturing, automotive engineering, energy supply, and research and development. Participants include representatives from companies, startups, public institutions, universities, and non-governmental organizations.

Firmly anchored in Frankfurt, the E-Waste World Conference & Expo benefits from excellent accessibility via the international airport and a dense rail and highway network. The modern Messe Frankfurt provides an ideal setting for a forward-looking event focused on sustainability, resource efficiency, and technological innovation.

The E-Waste World Conference & Expo in Frankfurt took place from Wednesday, 11. June to Thursday, 12. June 2025.