ABOUT THE FAIR
The E-Waste World Expo North America is the continent’s leading trade exhibition and conference dedicated to electronics recycling and sustainable e-waste management. As a highly specialised business platform, it is designed exclusively for industry professionals.
At its core is one of the most pressing environmental and resource challenges of our time: the responsible recovery of valuable materials from end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment, and the transition to a fully functioning circular economy within the electronics sector.
The event takes place at the Cobb Convention Center, officially known as the Cobb Galleria Centre, in the Greater Atlanta area. This modern venue in the economically strong state of Georgia provides an ideal setting for an international trade show, combining exhibition space, a comprehensive conference programme and dedicated networking areas. The expo is organised by Trans-World Events Ltd., an international exhibition organiser specialising in environmental, recycling and sustainability sectors. Through the E-Waste World Expo brand, the company has established a global event series that also runs in Europe.
The exhibition covers the entire electronics recycling value chain. It showcases advanced recycling technologies, automated sorting and separation systems, metal recovery equipment, battery recycling solutions, and software and tracking systems for managing material flows. Service providers in logistics, dismantling, IT asset disposition (ITAD), compliance consultancy and certified waste management are also represented. Strategic topics such as design for recycling, extended producer responsibility (EPR), regulatory developments across North America and commercially viable circular economy business models add a policy and commercial dimension to the technical focus.
Exhibitors include companies from recycling technology, plant engineering, metal processing, IT remarketing, environmental technology, commodity trading, and battery and electronics manufacturing, alongside consultancies and certification bodies. The core visitor audience comprises decision-makers from recycling firms, OEMs, electronics manufacturers, municipal waste authorities, raw materials traders, corporate sustainability departments, as well as representatives from government and academia.
The conference programme features high-level keynote addresses, practice-oriented technical presentations and panel discussions with industry leaders, technology providers and policymakers. Topics include case studies, investment opportunities and regulatory trends. Dedicated networking formats facilitate collaboration across the entire supply and recovery chain. Depending on the edition, particularly innovative solutions and best-practice projects are highlighted, positioning the expo not only as a marketplace but also as a driver of new industry standards.
As part of an international event portfolio, the North American edition reflects the growing global importance of sustainable electronics strategies. At the same time, it reinforces Atlanta’s role as a major economic and logistics hub in the southeastern United States. The city benefits from excellent infrastructure and global connectivity via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world. The Cobb Galleria Centre is easily accessible by car and public transport and offers modern conference facilities, extensive exhibition space and a wide range of nearby hotels.
The E-Waste World Expo North America is therefore far more than a conventional trade fair: it is a clearly positioned industry meeting point for those who view electronics not as waste, but as a valuable resource for the future.
The E-Waste World Expo North America will take place on 2 days from Wednesday, 28. October to Thursday, 29. October 2026 in Atlanta.