ERI CEO Highlights Circular Economy Evolution at ITAD Europe Conference
Event summary
- ERI CEO John Shegerian participated in the opening keynote panel at the inaugural ITAD Europe conference in Nice, France, on April 2026.
- Panel discussion titled 'The Global Lifecycle Management Revolution: Circular Economy in 2030' featured experts from ERI, HP, We Sell Cellular, and Blancco Technology Group.
- ERI Co-Founder Kevin Dillon led a panel on 'Enterprise ITAD at Global Scale: Risk and Revenue Considerations that Lead to Success.'
- ERI processes over a billion pounds of electronic waste annually across eight certified locations in the U.S.
- ERI is the first company in its industry to achieve ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certifications for security and data protection.
The big picture
The inaugural ITAD Europe conference underscores the growing emphasis on circular economy principles within the IT asset disposition sector. ERI's participation highlights the strategic importance of sustainable practices and data security certifications in a market increasingly focused on environmental responsibility. The event's success signals a shift towards more collaborative industry efforts to address the challenges of electronic waste management and lifecycle extension.
What we're watching
- Circular Economy Adoption
- How the ITAD industry will integrate circular economy principles into global operations by 2030.
- Regulatory Compliance
- Whether ERI and competitors can sustain high certification standards amid evolving environmental regulations.
- Market Expansion
- The pace at which ITAD Europe will grow as a platform for industry collaboration and innovation.
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