Where are the sessions taking place?

The conference is in Business Lounge E, Reseller Park, Hall 25. The best entrance to use is at the north end of Hall 25 (connecting to hall 24). The entrance to Business Lounge E is located half way down the Telecom corridor. The Global Fairs staff can also direct you to the right place.

Registrations are closed

Thank you for registering and we look forward to welcoming you to the Reseller Park for the Refurbished Tech Conference & Networking Reception.

Monday, 4 September

Refurbished & Circular Tech Conference 2023

Join the Refurbished & Circular Tech Conference at the Reseller Park, IFA. Catch some exclusive insights from top names in the industry.

By Reseller Park by Global Fairs

Date and time

Mon, 4 Sep 2023 15:30 - 18:30 CEST

Location

Messe Berlin (@ IFA, Reseller Park, Hall 25, Business Lounge E)

Kastanienallee 71 10435 Berlin Germany

Agenda

3:30 PM - 3:55 PM

The Role of AI in a Sustainable Future & The Circular Economy

Michael Ramich, CEO, greenWAI

From minimising waste to design optimisation, generative AI has a growing number of applications that help companies achieve their ESG goals. This introductory session explores how generative AI can ...

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Re-Store by eBay - Germany’s essential hub for the refurbished tech market

Martin Vogel, Senior Director , eBay Deutschland

Re-Store by eBay is one of Germany’s most popular marketplaces for buying and selling refurbished technology products. With more consumers and businesses choosing refurbished over ‘new’, this session...

4:35 PM - 5:05 PM

Smartphone circularity: state of the market, and what more is needed

Jan Stryjak , Associate Director, Counterpoint Research

The secondary market is a rare bright point in the global smartphone industry: while new smartphone sales are plummeting, refurbished sales are growing strongly. However, is this enough to unsure a s...

5:10 PM - 5:25 PM

The Road to Resale - Repairable Phones

Eric Matthes, General Manager CES Europe, HMD Global

HMD’s Eric Matthes looks at the ongoing challenges in developing repairable yet durable smartphones, with a focus on the affordable segment and what this could mean for the future of resale.

5:30 PM - 6:10 PM

Panel Discussion: Solutions for a Profitable Circular Smartphone Economy

Joost de Kluijver, CEO, Closing the Loop

Martin Vogel, Senior Director, eBay Deutschland

Philipp Böhm, Geschäftsführer, Minimise

Eric Matthes, General Manager CES Europe, HMD Global

From selling refurbished products to innovative ‘one for one’ options at checkout, brands and channel partners have access to a growing number of solutions that are good for the bottom line and great...

6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Drinks Reception

Global Fairs

Time to meet and network with your peers from the refurbished tech industry.

About this event

This year’s Reseller Park conference programme will explore the latest trends and opportunities for the refurbished devices market with sessions that touch on both consumer and B2B channels. Market research firm, Counterpoint Research, will present key findings from the secondary device market. eBay Germany will discuss its ‘Re-Store’ platform, and the partnership opportunities available to both brands and resellers through its refurbished marketplace. HMD Global will present their case for repairability as a key component of the resale agenda. The programme also includes an exciting panel discussion featuring NEEW Ventures backed start-up Minimse and ‘One for One’ service provider Closing the Loop to discuss their innovative solutions that bridge the gap between better practices and profitability, and HMD Global to offer insights from the perspective of a handset manufacturer.

For more information, please contact Liam McSherry - liam@flocq.co.uk

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Reseller Park by Global Fairs