E-Waste, Battery & Metal Recycling Trade Fair

The E-Waste World, Battery & Metal Recycling, ITAD & Circular Electronics Expo is the world's leading trade fair for the recycling and critical raw materials sectors. Held at Messe Frankfurt, it brings together the full supply chain — recyclers, battery manufacturers, electronics brands, material processors, and ITAD specialists — for two days of business, innovation, and knowledge exchange.

One free ticket gives access to four co-located exhibitions and a two-day conference with 180+ speakers covering e-waste management, battery recycling, metal recovery, and circular electronics.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This event is built for everyone working across the circular economy value chain:

• Recycling & processing companies — e-waste processors, metal recyclers, battery dismantlers, and WEEE specialists
• Battery & electronics manufacturers — companies seeking compliant end-of-life pathways and circular supply chain solutions
• Critical raw materials sector — suppliers, traders, and innovators focused on secondary supply of lithium, cobalt, rare earths, and critical minerals
• Policy & regulatory stakeholders — EU institutions, national agencies, and associations shaping e-waste and circular economy legislation
• Researchers & innovators — R&D organisations, universities, and startups developing next-generation recycling technologies
• Investors & finance — funds and institutions tracking opportunities in the critical materials transition

MEET US AT THE EXPO

EIT RawMaterials will have a booth at the 2026 expo as part of the joint pavilion organised by Hessen Trade & Invest GmbH. Come and meet the team, learn about our projects and innovation ecosystem, and explore how we support innovators, researchers, and businesses across the critical raw materials value chain in Europe. Pick up our latest publications, find out about funding and business creation opportunities, and connect with us directly at the booth. 

Come find us at the Hessen Trade & Invest pavilion — we'd love to connect. Free entry, four expos, and two days of insights at the heart of the circular economy.