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  1. Coffee

  2. Opening announcements

    Stacey Bowers Stacey Bowers
    Global Product Compliance Manager, Enhesa
  3. Session 5: Managing substances of concern

  4. Overview of PFAS regulations and compliance requirements

    • What is the state of PFAS regulations at the federal and state levels?
    • What’s happening with PFAS assessment in Canada?
    • What are some of the compliance hurdles companies need to prepare for now?
    Jay West Jay West
    Executive Director of ACC’s Performance Fluoropolymer Partnership, American Chemistry Council (ACC)

  5. Safer chemical alternatives

    • Discussion on the need for safer chemical alternatives for electronics
    • How to use existing resources to identify available options
    Kelly Scanlon Kelly Scanlon
    Lead Sustainability Strategist, Global Electronics Association

  6. Best practices for managing chemical policy in a circular economy

  7. Q&A session

  8. Refreshment break

  9. Session 6: Developments from Europe & beyond

  10. Understanding key changes to RoHS and REACH in Europe

    • Access to the EU Single Market is essential for many US companies and compliance with EU Directives and Regulations is essential to guarantee this
    • The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive and the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation remain two of the most important that impact all manufacturers in the electronics sector
    • Learn about the latest developments in both RoHS and REACH and a forward look about what will be changing in the coming 24 months or so, including changes arising from Brexit for those exporting to the UK as well as to the EU
    Steven Andrews Steven Andrews
    Senior Regulatory Expert, Assent
    Craig Howard Craig Howard
    Senior Regulatory Expert, Assent

  11. China RoHS and other Asia updates

    • An update of chemical management for Electronics in China
      • RoHS updates
      • Other chemical programs impacting electronics beyond 2025
    • RoHS updates in southeast Asia (Taiwan, Vietnam, South Korea)
    Weiwei Luo Weiwei Luo
    Of Counsel, Beveridge and Diamond PC

  12. Latest developments for RoHS in Brazil

    • Comprehensive review of Brazilian RoHS including:
      • Working group
      • Draft resolution overview
      • Next steps
    Daniele Procópio Daniele Procópio
    Environmental Analyst, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Brazil

  13. Q&A session

  14. Lunch and networking

  15. Session 7: Circular economy and responsible manufacturing

  16. EPEAT's next generation chemicals and circularity criteria: Catalyzing ICT sustainability advancements

    Holly Elwood Holly Elwood
    Vice President of Strategic Engagement and Category Development, Global Electronics Council

  17. Supply chain due diligence on chemical management

    • Advancing chemical management due diligence in supply chains
      • Chemical management risks, challenges, and opportunities
      • International standards on chemical management
    • RBA resources for chemical management due diligence
      • Industry focus process chemicals policy
      • SVAP on chemical management
      • Chemical management leadership program
    Benjamyn Marks Benjamyn Marks
    Director of Environment, Health & Safety, Responsible Business Alliance

  18. Aligning environmental compliance with engineering and marketing teams

    • Why environmental compliance must be integrated into the product lifecycle process
    • EC aspects that require marketing and product design consideration
    • Driving design for environmental compliance
    Michael Kirschner Michael Kirschner
    President, Design Chain Associates, LLC, United States

  19. Q&A session

  20. Refreshment break

  21. Session 8: Balancing performance, sustainability and safety

  22. Panel discussion: Supply chain management for the circular economy

    Michael Kirschner Michael Kirschner
    President, Design Chain Associates, LLC, United States
    Holly Elwood Holly Elwood
    Vice President of Strategic Engagement and Category Development, Global Electronics Council
    Kelly Scanlon Kelly Scanlon
    Lead Sustainability Strategist, Global Electronics Association
    Benjamyn Marks Benjamyn Marks
    Director of Environment, Health & Safety, Responsible Business Alliance

  23. Networking drinks reception

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

  24. Close of day two

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