Organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India and powered by Attero Recycling, the forum will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, recyclers and technology innovators on 22 April 2026 at The Lalit, New Delhi. The event will be held under the theme: “Electronic Waste Recycling: Enabling India’s Circular Economy & Resource Security.”
With India positioning itself as a global electronics manufacturing hub, the country is simultaneously grappling with rising electronic waste volumes. Recognising the urgency of the issue, the Government of India has taken significant steps to strengthen the e-waste management ecosystem through regulatory reforms and industry collaboration. The implementation of the Electronic Waste Management Rules, 2022 has played a crucial role in strengthening formal collection channels, improving processing capacity and enhancing regulatory oversight across the country.
According to the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), more than 9.79 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of e-waste has already been processed nationwide in FY 2025–26. In FY 2024–25, India generated 13,97,955 MT of e-waste, out of which 11,59,288 MT was processed. Similarly, 12,54,286 MT of e-waste was generated in FY 2023–24, with 7,78,205 MT successfully recycled—highlighting the country’s growing capacity as well as the scale of the opportunity for circular resource recovery.
Commenting on the significance of the forum, Mr Raj Manek, Executive Director & Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd, said: “WasteTech India Forum 2026 is a landmark platform that constructively supports the Indian government’s e-waste initiatives by bringing together policymakers, recyclers and technology providers. At a time when electronics manufacturing and Electronic Vehicles (EV) adoption are accelerating, the forum will highlight the potential of urban mining to recover critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt and copper—helping reduce import dependency and strengthening India’s resource security. With focused discussions on EPR compliance, last-mile collection and designing products for circularity, the forum aims to foster collaboration and align industry practices with national sustainability goals. We are proud to host this pivotal platform that supports India’s transition towards a resilient circular economy.”
The forum will feature policy keynotes from representatives of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and NITI Aayog, alongside key industry bodies such as ICEA and MAIT, representing responsible producer engagement. The discussions will focus on critical areas including last-mile collection systems, urban mining technologies, and product design for circularity in electronics and batteries.
The 6th edition of the forum will feature a representative faculty of over 30 experts across the electronics value chain, facilitating a holistic dialogue on India’s circular roadmap. The speaker lineup includes:
- Policy & Regulatory Leadership: Senior representatives from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), NITI Aayog, and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), providing insights into national priorities and EPR compliance.
- Industrial Champions: C-suite executives and sustainability heads from global and domestic OEMs, including Tata Steel, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Panasonic, Havells, Dixon Technologies, and Lenovo.
- Circular Economy Strategists: Leadership from Attero Recycling and the Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI), focusing on scalable recovery models and resource security.
- Technical & Research Excellence: Experts from The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), C-MET, and iNEMI, addressing upstream design for durability and material science.
The WasteTech India Forum 2026 is supported by leading organisations including Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of India (MeitY), Digital India, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), Manufacturers Association for Information Technology (MAIT), Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI), Indian Battery Manufacturers Association (IBMA) and International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI). The forum will provide a collaborative platform for stakeholders from government ministries, regulatory-policy bodies, think tanks, electronics manufacturers & OEMs, Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs) technical experts, research institutions, investors and startups to explore cutting-edge innovations in the industry.
By fostering dialogue across the value chain, the forum aims to accelerate the development of secondary raw materials markets and unlock new opportunities in sustainable resource recovery—helping India move closer to its vision of a self-reliant and circular economy.
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