Meeting the Technical and Regulatory Compliance Challenges

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AND THE ENVIRONMENT 2014 Meeting the Technical and Regulatory Compliance Challenges – conference and exhibitionWhen: 12-13 November 2014Location: Hilton London Heathrow AirportFees: Super saver rate £656.00 + VAT (valid until 1 August 2014)Early booking rate £738.00 + VAT (valid until 16 October 2014)Standard rate £820.00 + VATBenefits of attending: • A chance to get up to speed on the latest news regarding the recast RoHS2 Directive, substance issues arising under REACH, the recast WEEE2 Directive and continuing progress towards new ecodesign measures in Europe and beyond • Delegates will be informed of European Union plans regarding conflict minerals • The opportunity to network with colleagues and experts in a convivial atmosphereERA is delighted to announce the dates for its 16th annual environmental conference, “Electrical and Electronic Equipment and the Environment 2014”. This world-renowned conference will be taking place on 12-13 November 2014 at the Hilton London Heathrow Airport. Since its inception, the event has been unique in covering the very latest in environmental product regulation affecting electrical products from materials, through design, use and end-of-life. EEE 2014 has already secured a host of guest speakers ready to impart their expertise and ensure that delegates are up-to-date with the fast changing face of environmental legislation and compliance.A DYNAMIC EVENTThe leading event of its kind, the conference covers all the latest news regarding substance issues (the RoHS2 Directive and REACH), ecodesign, end-of-life (the new WEEE2 Directive), responsible sourcing (conflict minerals) and sustainability. Conference speakers are carefully chosen as experts in their fields who can offer delegates the knowledge to get up to speed with these complex matters, answering their questions and providing the opportunity to meet leading representatives from government and industry.The varied content is enhanced by the conference exhibition, showcasing some of the leading companies in the industry, whilst a drinks reception and conference dinner† facilitate further discussion and debate.A FORUM FOR INDUSTRY AND POLICY MAKERSYear upon year, ERA has attracted some of the most well-respected professionals in their field to present at the conference. Please see a list of confirmed speakers below: Signe Ratso, Directorate-General for Trade, European Commission Mike Walker, DECC (formerly in DEFRA) Patrick Watts, Sweeep K Tad Ferris, Holland & Knight Gitanjali Nayar, Rolls-Royce Dave Sidgwic,k GE Aviation David Perchard, Perchards Corinna Fischer, Öko Institut Adrian Tan, Bio Intelligence Service Rick Goss, Information Technology Industry Council Tom Penny, ERM Steve Brambley, Gambica Paul Goodman, ERA TechnologyHuw Jones, National Measurement Office (NMO)Gerrard Fisher, WrapBE A PART OF EEE 2014To book a place on the conference or for further information about the event or the accompanying dinner, drinks reception and exhibition, ERA’s Events Team on events@era.co.uk or via telephone +44 (0)1372 367 319.http://www.era.co.uk/events/era-conference-2014/†Only delegates and speakers may attend the exhibition, drinks reception and conference dinner. An additional charge applies to the conference dinner. The cocktail party is only open to those attending the dinner. Delegate rates at the hotel must be pre-booked and are subject to availability at the time of booking.