The next top quality congress in battery recycling ICBR 2014 organized by ICM AG will take place from September 24 – 26, 2014 in beautiful Hamburg, Germany.ICBR is the event that is worldwide recognized as the top conference in battery recycling technologies and marketing, where scientists, engineers, producers and recyclers meet to share their views and discuss their business. This unique congress cannot be missed by anyone involved in that field of growing importance and continuous evolution of battery recycling.Over 200 international experts from industry, authorities and academia will discuss and present the following topics:Update of battery legislation worldwideResults of the fitness check of the Waste DirectivesLithium batteries: Safety issues at end of lifeBest available technologies for battery recyclingImpact of REACH on the EU Battery IndustrySuccesses and concerns in implementing collection schemesNew challenges for battery manufacturers and the recycling industryNew recycling technologies and processesAn exhibition area is integrated into the conference facility, where vendors meet their clients. A cocktail reception and networking dinner create an excellent atmosphere to get in touch with business partners, colleagues and competitors.The congress is also offering an interesting plant tour to the leading battery sorting and recycling company Redux Technology GmbH in Bremerhaven and the following two workshops:Certification of battery recycling plants (organized by EBRA)Transport of dangerous goods (organized by RECHARGE)Volkswagen will organize test drives exclusively for the participants of ICBR 2014.