The IERC 2016 will focus on:Challenges of the Circular EconomyReports on the recycling of precious and strategic metalsStaying profitable as products and markets changeBest available recycling technologiesWorldwide take back schemes, quotas and challengesfaced by OEMsHow do countries and electronics manufacturingcompanies close the recycling loop?Business opportunities and models in emerging marketsA large exhibition area with over 60 booths is integrated in the congress facilities, where vendors can meet their clients. Cocktail receptions and a networking dinner "Wild Wild West" create an excellent atmosphere to get in touch with business partners, friends and competitors.The following powerful Keynote Speakers will inform and inspire:•    Dr Markus Laubscher, Philips Group Sustainability, Netherlands •    Steve Skurnac, Sims Recycling Solutions, USAThe conference is also offering workshops:•    ProSUM Prospecting Secondary raw materials in the Urban mine and Mining wastes•    ADR-compliant transport of lithium batteries from WEEEThe participants may register to the following plant tours to:•    EAR (Elektronik Altgeräte Recycling West GmbH) and      TRG (Tiroler Recycling GmbH & CoKG), Pfaffenhofen•    Montanwerke Brixlegg AG, Brixlegg•    Müller-Guttenbrunn, Metran and MBA Polymers, Amstetten/Kematen