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  1. Registration and coffee

  2. Welcome and introduction

    Stacey Bowers Stacey Bowers
    Global Product Compliance Manager, Enhesa
  3. Session 1: Regulatory overview at federal & state levels

  4. TSCA Section 6 restrictions and risk management rules - impacts on makers and importers of electronic products

    Lawrence E. Culleen Lawrence E. Culleen
    Partner, Arnold & Porter

  5. Evaluating and managing TSCA high-priority chemical substances in electronics equipment

  6. State-level updates

  7. Q&A session

  8. Refreshment break

  9. Session 2: Industry learnings and perspectives

  10. Restricted materials in Canada in 2026 and beyond

    • The Canadian Federal Plastics Registry
    • New restricted chemicals in Canada
    • The direction of PFAS regulation in Canada
    Bruce Calder Bruce Calder
    VP Consulting Services, Claigan Environmental

  11. State of right to repair laws in the US and learnings for industry

    • History and overview on the states that currently have right to repair laws in place and the motivation behind implementing these laws
    • Content of the laws including similarities and differences across state-specific right to repair laws
    • Current litigation landscape & lessons for the industry
    Rebecca Chaney Rebecca Chaney
    Partner, Crowell & Moring LLP

  12. Challenges and approaches to managing chemical regulations

    • The regulatory landscape: Impact on product manufacturers
    • Approaches to advocacy and requirements management
    • Challenges and support needs from suppliers
    Rich Howard Rich Howard
    Director, Global Regulatory Affairs, Whirlpool

  13. Q&A session

  14. Lunch and networking

  15. Session 3: State of play for batteries

  16. Federal and key state updates and emerging concerns in batteries

    Susan E. Bernard Susan E. Bernard
    Vice President, Government Relations & Sustainability, Battery Council International

  17. Overview of EPR rules

    Jason Linnell Jason Linnell
    Executive Director, National Center for Electronics Recycling

  18. Regulatory developments for batteries in the EU

    • Insights on the evolution of the EU's 2023 Batteries Regulation, including implementations of battery due diligence and carbon footprint requirements, as well as the latest on battery passport requirements, expected to take effect starting 18 February 2027.
    Stacey Bowers Stacey Bowers
    Global Product Compliance Manager, Enhesa

  19. Q&A session

  20. Refreshment break

  21. Session 4: Risk evaluation and mitigation

  22. Resources and approaches for identifying & adopting PFAS alternatives in electronics

  23. Chemical footprinting in electronics: A pathway to safer products and reduced chemical risks

    Angela Pinilla Angela Pinilla
    Senior Program Manager, Clean Production Action

  24. Case study: Addressing PFAS hazards and alternatives

  25. Q&A session

  26. Networking drinks reception

    Join us for relaxed networking with drinks and appetizers, alongside our speakers and attendees. 

  27. Close of day one

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