2024 19th Annual RLA EMEA Summit - Amsterdam
June 18, 2024 –
June 20, 2024
Amsterdam
Netherlands
This day and a half Reverse Logistics event allows attendees to benefit from a variety of non-promotional speakers who are presenting on Reverse Logistics case studies, best practices, and additional educational content. There are ample opportunities to meet and network in between industry presentations and panel discussions with other Reverse Logistics Professionals worldwide that attend this event.
Summit dates/Local times:
Tuesday: June 18, 11:15am - 5:00pm
Wednesday: June 19, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday: June 20, 8:30am - 2:30pm
Venue 
Schedule
Speakers 
Sponsors
Facility Tour Thursday: Sims' Eindhoven Circular Center
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Peyman Balali
CEO
Rapid Solutions International
Joyce Cruts
VP Supply Chain & Operations
Acer
Regina Frei
Associate Professor
University of Surrey
Padraig Gubbins
Digital Transformation
Intel
Michelle James
VP Strategic Industry Programs
CTIA - The Wireless Association
Sean Magann
Chief Commercial Officer
Sims Lifecycle Services
Ralitza Naydenova
Communications & Operations Lead
CEP - Circular Electronics Partnership
John O'Brien
President
Ship Cycle
Morteza Pourakbar
Associate Professor
Rotterdam School of Management
Christopher Rezendes
Chief Customer Officer
OnProcess Technology
Glenn Richey
Harbert Eminent Scholar in Supply Chain Management
Auburn University
Ivan Russo
Full Professor
Verona University
Tony Sciarrotta
Executive Director & Publisher RL Magazine
Reverse Logistics Association
Cisco System
Cisco Systems
Remko van Hoek
Professor
University of Arkansas
Paul Webb
Multi-Channel Returns Manager
Tesco Group
Tuesday, June 18
8:00 am
EMEA Summit Event Registration Opens - Badge Pickup - Check-in
EMEA Summit Event Registration Opens - Badge Pickup - Check-in
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
8:00 am
Exhibitor Setup
Exhibitor Setup
8:00 am - 11:00 am
11:30 am
Welcome Networking Lunch
Welcome Networking Lunch
11:30 am - 1:00 pmSponsored by:
1:00 pm
Welcoming Remarks & Chairperson's Opening Address
Tony Sciarrotta
Executive Director & Publisher RL Magazine
Reverse Logistics Association
Welcoming Remarks & Chairperson's Opening Address
1:00 pm - 1:15 pm
1:15 pm
Keynote - Make a meaningful Change for Today and Tomorrow
Joyce Cruts
VP Supply Chain & Operations
Acer
Keynote - Make a meaningful Change for Today and Tomorrow
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm | Salon (A, B, C, D & E)
2:00 pm
Panel Discussion 1/ Presentation
Panel Discussion 1/ Presentation
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm | Salon (A, B, C, D & E)Moderator:
Panelist:
Sponsored by:
2:45 pm
Network Break / Afternoon Coffee
Network Break / Afternoon Coffee
2:45 pm - 3:30 pmSponsored by:
3:30 pm
From Cradle to Grave - Circular Economy Laws: EU's Lifecycle Revolution - Panel Discussion
From Cradle to Grave - Circular Economy Laws: EU's Lifecycle Revolution - Panel Discussion
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm | Salon (A, B, C, D & E)Moderator:
John O'Brien
Panelist:
Regina Frei
Paul Webb
Sponsored By:
4:15 pm
How ITAD can reduce returns and optimize costs - Panel Discussion
How ITAD can reduce returns and optimize costs - Panel Discussion
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm | Salon (A, B, C, D & E)Moderator:
Peyman Balali
Panelist:
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5:00 pm
Case Study - Presentation
Case Study - Presentation
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Salon (A, B, C, D & E)University of Rotterdam
5:30 pm
Raffle 1 & Evening Networking Reception
Raffle 1 & Evening Networking Reception
5:30 pm - 7:00 pmEvening Reception
Sponsored by:
7:30 pm
ASCDI Genever Tasting & Networking Reception
ASCDI Genever Tasting & Networking Reception
7:30 pm - 9:00 pmASCDI Genever Tasting Registration Link
Wednesday, June 19
7:30 am
EMEA Summit Event Registration Opens - Badge Pickup - Check-in
EMEA Summit Event Registration Opens - Badge Pickup - Check-in
7:30 am - 12:00 pm
7:45 am
Networking Breakfast
Networking Breakfast
7:45 am - 8:45 amSponsored by:
8:45 am
Welcome Remarks & Chairperson's Opening Address
Tony Sciarrotta
Executive Director & Publisher RL Magazine
Reverse Logistics Association
Welcome Remarks & Chairperson's Opening Address
8:45 am - 9:00 am
9:00 am
Keynote Presentation - Global Device Grading Standards - A key to product lifecycle sustainability
Michelle James
VP Strategic Industry Programs
CTIA - The Wireless Association
Keynote Presentation - Global Device Grading Standards - A key to product lifecycle sustainability
9:00 am - 9:30 am | Salon (A, B, C, D & E)
9:30 am
Presentation - Spare parts Planning in Reverse Logistics
Presentation - Spare parts Planning in Reverse Logistics
9:30 am - 10:00 am | Salon (A, B, C, D & E)Sponsored by:
10:00 am
Network Break / Morning Coffee
Network Break / Morning Coffee
10:00 am - 11:45 am
10:45 am
What’s New and Still Needed in Reverse Logistics - Academic Panel Discussion
What’s New and Still Needed in Reverse Logistics - Academic Panel Discussion
10:45 am - 11:30 am | Salon (A, B, C, D & E)Moderator:
Glenn Richie
Panelist:
Morteza Pourakbar
Ivan Russo
Remko van Hoek
11:30 am
Panel Discussion - Sustainability - what are OEM doing at Design/ Self-help initiatives, Return Prevention Strategies
Panel Discussion - Sustainability - what are OEM doing at Design/ Self-help initiatives, Return Prevention Strategies
11:30 am - 12:15 pmModerator:
Panelist:
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12:30 pm
Networking Lunch Break
Networking Lunch Break
12:30 pm - 1:45 pmSponsored by:
1:40 pm
Raffle Drawing 2
Raffle Drawing 2
1:40 pm - 1:45 pm | Salon (A, B, C, D & E)
1:45 pm
Panel Discussion - Measuring Sustainability in Reverse Logistics
Panel Discussion - Measuring Sustainability in Reverse Logistics
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm | Salon (A, B, C, D & E)Moderator:
Sheldon Miller
Panelist:
Sponsored by:
2:30 pm
Panel Discussion 7
Panel Discussion 7
2:30 pm - 3:15 pmModerator:
Panelist:
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3:15 pm
Network Break / Afternoon Coffee
Network Break / Afternoon Coffee
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
4:00 pm
Interactive Round Table with RLA Board Members
Interactive Round Table with RLA Board Members
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
5:00 pm
Closing Remarks Close of the RLA European Summit Final Raffle
Tony Sciarrotta
Executive Director & Publisher RL Magazine
Reverse Logistics Association
Closing Remarks Close of the RLA European Summit Final Raffle
5:00 pm - 5:10 pm
Thursday, June 20
8:30 am
Facility Tour
Facility Tour
8:30 am - 2:00 pm | Sims' Eindhoven Circular CenterHalf-day Sims' Eindhoven Circular Center Facility Tour
RLA EMEA Summit Attendees can sign up/apply for the Facility Tour. Sims will go through their visitor's approval process for all applicants.
To be finalized:
1) Bus Pick up Exact Location (Event Hotel to Eindhoven Circular Center) and back.
2) Time of pickup from hotel and return pickup time
3) Sims' facility safety procedure and requirements
4) Signup for Facility Tour deadline
5) If there will be food being served before or after
Sponsored by:
2:00 pm
Bus Return to Event Hotel
Bus Return to Event Hotel
2:00 pm - 3:00 pmBus Return from Eindhoven to Amsterdam Event hotel