The International Recycling Week (IRW) event returns as an in-person event in February 2023! There has been progress in the waste and recycling sector as several countries are continuously looking at ways to innovate and are setting out new roadmaps to reduce waste, improve recycling rates and move towards a circular economy. Growing awareness among consumers, investors and businesses is also driving the shift towards sustainability.
Various stakeholders including government and private entities have come together and increased their commitments to achieve their sustainability goals. Import regulations are changing in many countries, the pandemic has impacted markets worldwide, new trends are taking shape and various recycling sectors like paper, metals, etc., are facing new challenges and opportunities. At present, businesses are continually looking at ways to innovate, develop clear targets to improve their performance and find new markets and solutions that help meet their goals.
Waste & Recycling Middle East and Africa magazine presents the second edition of International Recycling Week, an in-person event that aims to connect industry professionals to the latest information and technology developments in the fast changing recycling industry. The event has 5 main conference tracks – Paper, Metals, WEEE, Construction and Demolition (C&D), and ELV Recycling. Each day dedicated to one of the sectors will witness keynote speeches, panel discussions, presentations, tech talks and more.
Join us for a unique event for the resource sector, the 3-day conference that offers a meeting place for international experts including top recyclers, manufacturers, researchers, decision-makers and other stakeholders who are keen to share their knowledge, experience and insights on most pertinent issues, regulatory aspects, trends impacting demand and supply, how they can mitigate risks, challenges, what the road to recovery looks like, opportunities the sector presents, and make informed decisions to enhance their operational and economic performance, and also improve their environmental impact.
The event will witness 800+ international industry professionals from the paper, metals, e-scrap, ELV and C&D sectors. The Conference’s interactive panel discussions provide an opportunity to exchange views and ideas not only with manufacturers, recyclers, traders, retailers, waste management companies, developers, construction companies and technology providers, but also with other important stakeholders such as government authorities and the end consumers, among others.
Eng. Abdul Mohsin Mubarak Al Katheeri
Director Projects & Facilities Department
Ahmed Taher
General Manager
Bashar Ehsan
Managing Director 
Brian Taylor
Senior Editor
Dr Darren Perrin
Head of Waste & Resource Management Business Development and Growth
Dhawal Shah
Director
Douglas Woodring
Founder, Managing Director
Dina Epifanova
Sustainability Transformation & Climate Programs Manager
Dr. Deb Mukherji
Managing Director
Ellen Petts
Founder/ MD
Eunan Kelly
Head of Business Development for Northern Europe
Hassan Ktaech
Associate - Manager, Environmental Services
Hiten Bheda
Chairman - AIPMA Environment Committee
Hrishikesh Vora
CEO
Jason Haus
CEO,
Johann Conradie
Director, Myplas and Chairman,
Josh Toney
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Jori Ringman
Director General 
Jogarao Bhamidipati
Director 
Marc Ehrlich
CEO,
Max Craipeau
CEO,
Marcella Croes-Schalken
VP Business Development & Strategy
Masoud Abaudiyan
Head RWMD (Recyclable Waste Management Division) 
Mohammad Jaradat
Director of Dry Bulky Waste and Recovery 
Nathan Fruchter
Principal,
Natallia Zholud
Senior Trader, Head of Business Development, TRM Group
Nisrine El Hougeiri
Director of Environmental and Sustainability Services
Pawan Birla
Director,
Paul Jenkins
Managing Director
Ranjit S Baxi
Managing Director, International Recycling Ltd.
Founding President, Global Recycling Foundation
Immediate Past President BIR
Richard Ludt
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Richard Davidson
Middle East Director - Waste
Ronald Richa
General Manager, Plastic Recycling
Ron M. Sherga
Founder and CEO
Eng. Sami Safran
Chief Executive Officer
Sanjay Mehta
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Engr. Salam Sharif
Chairman, Sharif Metals Group
Sean Davidson
CEO 
Dr. Steve Wong
Founder & CEO
Syed-Shahzad Alam
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Susie Burrage
Managing Director of Recycled Products Ltd
Simon Ellin
CEO
Tim Stedman
CEO
Dr. Udayan Banerjee
Policies and Legislations Specialist & Technical Advisor to Director General,
Vedprakash Lata
Senior Board Member & Director
Vikas Mahajan
Commercial Director,
Wade Schuetzeberg
Founder and Director,
William Turley
Executive Director,
Over three days, an international line-up of expert speakers will present views, insights and advanced technologies to extract maximum value from different waste streams. Experts in various sectors including metals, paper, ELV, e-scrap and C&D recycling will throw the spotlight on new business models with focus on circular economy and their critical role in reducing waste and preserving resources.
A tabletop exhibit area will feature a wide range of innovative solutions and leading technology providers will showcase the capabilities that will help maximise efficiency and profitability in recycling, recovery or other operations. These international companies are working with various entities to ensure that maximum resources are recovered and reused as the world moves towards a circular economy.
An understanding of recycling markets
Unmatched networking
Updates on equipment and technology that is changing the industry
Our unique Recycling Connect programme allows delegates to make prior appointments by sending meeting requests to potential customers, allowing you
to organise a meeting schedule before the event! This is only open to registered delegates, so be sure to register early so you are not left out!
This powerful tool is open to all our exhibitors and sponsors, so reserve early for the widest opportunity to network in advance of the onsite activities.
Get in touch with us to know how!
