Understanding how the markets and global trade fluctuate is essential to maintaining a competitive edge in the recycled materials industry. ISRI2023 has industry experts and a variety of sessions covering commodity markets. Be sure to check these sessions out when you’re in Nashville.
Spotlight on Ferrous: Supply vs. Demand
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Karl F. Dean Ballroom: Level 4
The supply and demand outlook for recycled iron and steel is a hot topic given the major U.S. steel mill capacity expansion plans and increased focus on sustainability. Please join our panel of experts from the Steel Manufacturers Association, steel mills, and recycled materials industry professionals for a timely conversation of what lies in store for ferrous recycling in 2023 and beyond.
Moderator:
Adam Dumes
Chief Commercial Officer, Cohen Recycling
Speakers:
Philip K. Bell
President – Steel Manufacturing Association
Zulma Herrera
COO, Davis Index
Spotlight on Paper
10:45 a.m. – Noon
Meeting Room 202 A-C: Level 2
Recycled paper shipping has gone through a period of supply and demand high volatility in the past two and a half years and the entire shipping world has seen their supply and demand scenario change drastically. Learn how the Federal Maritime Commission has handled the continuously evolving situation and what the future strategy is moving forward.
Moderator:
Karyn Booth
Partner, Transportation Group Leader, Thompson Hine LLP
Speaker:
Carl Bentzel
Commissioner, Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)
Spotlight on Electronics – Checking the Pulse: Changes in Electronics Recycling
2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Meeting Room 202 A-C: Level 2
Electronics Reuse and Recycling is one of the most dynamic industries in the world. Constantly changing equipment streams, data security methods, customer requirements, regulations, market conditions, trade restrictions, and certification standards are a challenges for every recycler. This session will discuss the key changes in the industry, and how to stay on top of them.
Moderator:
Adam Shine
President, Sunnking, Inc.
Speakers:
Cheryl Coleman
Senior Vice President of Sustainability and Advocacy, ISRI
Russ Ernst
CTO, Blancco
Jeff Gloyd
President, evTerra Recycling
Paul Hagen
Principal, Beveridge & Diamond
Spotlight on Nickel/Stainless: In Search of Market Balance
2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Meeting Room 205 A-C: Level 2
Nickel prices outperformed all the other major base metals in 2022, but the meltdown in nickel trading at the London Metal Exchange wreaked havoc for both processors and consumers of recycled nickel and stainless steel. Our panel of recycled materials industry veterans and stainless producers will share their insights on the potential re-balancing of nickel and stainless steel markets going forward.
Moderator:
Nidhi Turakhia
Partner and Executive Vice President, Allied Alloys
Speakers:
Ryan McKinley
Senior Analyst, CRU
Edward Meir
Senior Commodity Consultant, Marex
Recycled Steel – Meeting Growing National and Global Consumer Needs in a Sustainability Focused Environment
2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Meeting Room 209 A-C: Level 2
Recycled materials are essential to meet the growing demands for sustainably sourced infrastructure and products. Developing standards allows companies to demonstrate they are optimizing processes to satisfy these demands in an efficient and sustainable manner. This session will explore the importance of steel manufacturing to meet ESG requirements and commitments. Attendees will learn about the climate-focused Global Steel Standard, currently being developed by the Global Steel Climate Council, that has a simple method to verify low-GHG recycled steel that meets growing demand and climate goals.
Moderator:
Adam Dumes
Chief Commercial Officer, Cohen Recycling
Speakers:
Christopher J. Bedell
General Manager Corporate Legal Affairs, Nucor
Philip K. Bell
President – Steel Manufacturing Association
Geneviève Piché
Head of Sustainable Finance and Advisory, Wells Fargo & Company
Implementing BASEL’s New Annexes
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Meeting Room 202 A-C: Level 2
During the last meeting of the Basel Convention, two new proposals were adopted that may have profound impacts on the recycling of used electronic devices and other recycled materials. While these new proposals will not go into effect right away, it is imperative that you understand the implications and prepare in advance to meet these new compliance objectives.
Moderator:
Rike Sandlin
CEO, Rivervista Partners
Speakers:
Paul Hagen
Principal, Beveridge & Diamond
Jim Puckett
Executive Director, Basel Action Network
Patricia Whiting
Global Government Affairs Manager, Sims Lifecycle Services
Current State of Recycling in China
8:45 AM – 10:00 AM
Meeting Room 202 A-C: Level 2
Please join our invited delegates from the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association Recycling Metal Branch (CMRA) and industry experts for a lively conversation on the latest recycling, sustainability, and economic trends in China that continue to drive markets and reshape the global landscape.
Moderator:
Jacqueline Lotzkar
Vice President, Pacific Metals Recycling
Speakers:
Robin Cai
Managing Director, Alter Metal Recycling Singapore Pte Ltd
Zhang Lin
Deputy Secretary General, China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association Recycling Branch
Spotlight on Plastics
10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Meeting Room 201 AB: Level 2
Learn how the industry is expanding its reach to recycle more plastics, expand end use markets, and partner with brands, given the current environment of EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) and other initiatives.
Moderator:
Brent Moncrief
Director, Strategic Growth, Lindner Recyclingtech America
Speakers:
Cherish Changala
VP, Sustainability & Public Affairs, Revolution
J. Scott Saunders
General Manager, KW Plastics
Spotlight on Aluminum: A Market in Transition
10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Meeting Room 201 AB: Level 2
U.S. aluminum mill capacity expansion plans, rising EV demand, global supply disruptions, and geo-political events are some of the key factors that are transforming the market for recycled aluminum. Market participants who want to stay ahead of the curve can’t afford to miss this year’s Spotlight on Aluminum.
Moderator:
Colin P. Denihan
Chief Commercial Officer, Metal Source
Speakers:
Ben Pope
Vice President of Commercialization, Sortera Technologies
Steve Williamson
North America Research Manager, CRU
Understanding the Role of Chemical Recycling in the Recycling World
2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Meeting Room 201 AB: Level 2
In order to meet demand for recycling hard-to-recycle plastics major companies are committing billions of dollars of investments into chemical recycling. While this industry is still in its infancy, it’s important to understand how chemical recycling can effectively coexist with mechanical recycling. In this session, attendees will hear from two companies that are exploring this issue and what they see for the future of the industries.
Moderator:
J. Scott Saunders
General Manager, KW Plastics
Speakers:
Holli Alexander
Strategic Initiatives Manager, Sustainability, Eastman
Kari Bliss
Principal Sustainability, PADNOS
Spotlight on Copper: Recycled Metals in Focus
2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Karl F. Dean Ballroom: Level 4
Copper prices got off to a fast start in 2023 amid expectations for growing demand for primary and secondary copper. This year’s Copper Spotlight features industry professionals from the copper production and recycled materials industries who will dive into the key trends impacting the demand for recycled copper and copper alloys, both in North America and in overseas markets.
Moderator:
Brian Shine
CEO, Manitoba Corporation
Speakers:
Matt Bedingfield
President, Wieland Recycling North America
John E Gross
Industry Consultant & Publisher of The Copper Journal, JE Gross Consulting Inc
David Schilberg
Director of Procurement, Prime Materials Recovery
The Evolving Battery Landscape in Electronics and Metals Recycling
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Meeting Room 202 A-C: Level 2
The world is becoming increasingly electrified. This movement presents our industry with challenges and tremendous opportunities to set forth and practice best economic, environmental, and safety measures to not just keep up with the changes, but act as leaders and pioneers in the electrification movement. Gain insights and engage with leaders in the battery, electronics, and metals recycling fields.
Moderator:
Sandy Pierce
Commodity Trader, PADNOS
Speakers:
Craig Boswell
President and Co-Founder, HOBI International, Inc.
Joe Day
Commercial Manager, Li-Cycle
Bob Mullaney
CEO, IT Asset Partners Inc.
Recycling from the European Perspective
9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Meeting Room 205 A-C: Level 2
The rapidly changing regulatory, economic, and geo-political landscape in Europe has become a major source of concern for manufacturers and recyclers, both within the region and around the world. Our panel of experts will share their insights on the latest developments in Europe and the potential ramifications for recycling market participants going forward.
Moderator:
Josephita Harry
Vice President Sales – Non-Ferrous Metals, Pan American Zinc LLC
Speakers:
Julie-Ann Adams
Chief Executive Officer, European Electronics Recyclers Association (EERA)
Julia Blees
Policy Director, European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC)
Manuel Carmona Yebra
Counsellor for Environment & Oceans, European Union Delegation to the United States
Reuse & Recycling in a Changing World of IoT
2 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Meeting Room 205 A-C: Level 2
The electronics reuse and recycling industry is facing a wave of new equipment and materials including PV systems, EVs, wearables, and embedded devices. Data privacy, worker safety, environmental responsibility, and profitability present just some of the challenges. Learn how these issues are being addressed and take lessons learned back to your organization.
Moderator:
Roger Greive
R2 Guru, SERI
Speakers:
Amanda Tischer Buros
Director of OEM Solutions, Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations
Joe LaChance
Sales Manager, Regency Technologies
Ray Zielke
Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Universal Recycling Technologies
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