2024, 19th Annual RLA EMEA Summit - Amsterdam
June 18, 2024 –
June 20, 2024
Amsterdam
Netherlands
This 3-day 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 - 2:00pm
Venue 
Schedule
Speakers 
Sponsors
Important Hotel Accommodations info:
RLA has secured A limited quantity of the discounted room for the 2024 EMEA summit at the Marriott Amsterdam.
Please use the below Book-A-Room Link and reserve your hotel room Prior to May 20, 2024
Facility Tour Thursday: Sims' Eindhoven Circular Center
Mandatory Requirements:
1) Must Finished watching this Safety Video before Entering Sims' Facility
2) Must wear Closed Toe Shoes
3) We encourage everyone to wear long trousers, no shorts
4) Must be on Approved Visitor list from Sims
5) Valid pictured ID required
Note: Safety Glasses and Vest will be provided during the tour
Sims Facility Tour Address:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/48bADRvkE32QTixc8
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Day 1 Keynote Speaker
Day 2 Keynote Speaker
Peyman Balali
CEO
Rapid Solutions International
Richard Bulger
CEO
Bulger Consulting Group
Scot Case
VP Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability
National Retail Federation
Joyce Cruts
VP Supply Chain & Operations
Acer
Mohsin Dar
Head of Product Development & Management
DB Schenker
Menno Dros
SVP Business Unit
OnProcess Technology
Michael Espada
Commercial Director
Sims Lifecycle Services
Andreas Fibiger
Chairman of the Board
INSIDE SYSTEMS
Jennifer Foxworthy
Head of Certified Renew Partner Program
HP Inc
Regina Frei
Associate Professor
University of Surrey
Yves Gheeraert
Director France, Benelux, Southern Eu & LATAM
Blancco
Padraig Gubbins
Digital Transformation
Intel
Brian Hickert
Director US Business Division
SMS InfoComm Corporation
Michelle James
VP Strategic Industry Programs
CTIA - The Wireless Association
Wenxin Lin
Sustainability Consultant & Data Analyst
Metabolic
Sean Magann
Chief Commercial Officer
Sims Lifecycle Services
Dan Main
Director of Business Development
Bidpath Inc
Joseph Marion
President
ASCDI
Mark Monte-Colombo
Director of Home Improvement and Refurbished
eBay
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
Managing Director Service supply chain
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
Richard Scott
Program Manager Reverse Logistics
Cisco Systems
Aris Syntetos
Distinguished Research Professor
Cardiff University
Remko van Hoek
Professor
University of Arkansas
Caspar von Daniels
Head of Sustainability
OnProcess Technology
Paul Webb
Multi-Channel Returns Manager
Tesco Group
Sean White
Director - Global Head of Repair Services
DSV
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 - 1:45 pm | Salon (A, B, C, D & E)Sponsored by:
1:45 pm
Lifecycle analysis on servers – going from servers to components to precious metals - Sims' Panel Discussion
Lifecycle analysis on servers – going from servers to components to precious metals - Sims' Panel Discussion
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm | Salon (A, B, C, D & E)Moderator:
Sean Magann
Panelist:
Yves Gheeraert
Ralitza Naydenova
Sponsored by:
2:30 pm
Network Break / Afternoon Coffee
Network Break / Afternoon Coffee
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Studio 3,4,5,6,7Sponsored by:
3:00 pm
Circular Economy Laws: EU's Lifecycle Revolution - Ship Cycle's Panel Discussion
Circular Economy Laws: EU's Lifecycle Revolution - Ship Cycle's Panel Discussion
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm | Salon (A, B, C, D & E)Moderator:
John O'Brien
Panelist:
Regina Frei
Paul Webb
Mark Monte-Colombo
Sponsored By:
3:45 pm
The intersection of ITAD and Reverse Logistics - ASCDI's Presentation
The intersection of ITAD and Reverse Logistics - ASCDI's Presentation
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm | Salon (A, B, C, D & E)Presenters
Joe Marion
Andreas Fibiger
4:15 pm
Short Break
Short Break
4:15 pm - 4:30 pm15 mins Short Break
4:30 pm
How ITAD can reduce returns and optimize costs and manufacturing processes - Rapid Solutions' Panel Discussion
How ITAD can reduce returns and optimize costs and manufacturing processes - Rapid Solutions' Panel Discussion
4:30 pm - 5:15 pm | Salon (A, B, C, D & E)Moderator:
Peyman Balali
Panelist:
Amanda LaGrange
Jennifer Foxworthy
Sponsored by:
5:15 pm
From ledgers to legendary: A trailblazing story of digitizing returns - DB Schenker Case Study
From ledgers to legendary: A trailblazing story of digitizing returns - DB Schenker Case Study
5:15 pm - 5:45 pm | Salon (A, B, C, D & E)Presenters:
Mohsin Dar
Sponsored by:
5:45 pm
Raffle Drawing #1
Raffle Drawing #1
5:45 pm - 6:00 pm | Salon (A, B, C, D & E)
6:00 pm
Evening Networking Reception
Evening Networking Reception
6:00 pm - 7:30 pmRaffle Prizes Sponsored by:
Reception (6:00 pm - 7:30 pm)
Evening Reception Sponsored by:
7:30 pm
ASCDI Genever Tasting & Networking Reception
ASCDI Genever Tasting & Networking Reception
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American, 97 Leidsekade, Amsterdam, NH 1017 PNASCDI 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)Sponsored by:
9:30 am
Spare parts Planning in Reverse Logistics - DSV's Presentation
Spare parts Planning in Reverse Logistics - DSV's Presentation
9:30 am - 10:00 am | Salon (A, B, C, D & E)Presenters
Sean White
Aris Syntetos
Sponsored by:
10:00 am
Network Break / Morning Coffee
Network Break / Morning Coffee
10:00 am - 10:45 am
10:30 am
Short update "Going Circular Book"
Short update "Going Circular Book"
10:30 am - 11:00 am | Salon (A, B, C, D & E)Presenters:
Tony Sciarrotta
Rich Bulger
11:00 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
11:00 am - 11:45 am | Salon (A, B, C, D & E)Moderator:
Dr. Glenn Richey
Panelist:
Dr. Morteza Pourakbar
Dr. Ivan Russo
Dr. Remko van Hoek
11:45 am
Sustainability - What Strategies are OEM’s Pursuing to Reduce Returns Including Self-help Initiatives - SMS' Presentation
Sustainability - What Strategies are OEM’s Pursuing to Reduce Returns Including Self-help Initiatives - SMS' Presentation
11:45 am - 12:15 pm | Salon (A, B, C, D & E)Moderator:
Brian Hickert
Sponsored by:
12:15 pm
Networking Lunch Break
Networking Lunch Break
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm | Studio 3,4,5,6,7Networking Lunch (12:15 pm - 1:45 pm / 12:15 -13:45)
Sponsored by:
1:40 pm
Raffle Drawing 2
Raffle Drawing 2
1:40 pm - 1:45 pm | Salon (A, B, C, D & E)Sponsored by:
1:45 pm
Measuring Sustainability in Reverse Logistics - Stocs' Panel Discussion
Measuring Sustainability in Reverse Logistics - Stocs' Panel Discussion
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm | Salon (A, B, C, D & E)Moderator:
Sheldon Miller
Panelist:
Scot Case
Sponsored by:
2:30 pm
OnProcess' Case Study
OnProcess' Case Study
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm | Salon (A, B, C, D & E)Presenters:
Caspar von Daniels
Sponsored by:
3:00 pm
Network Break / Afternoon Coffee
Network Break / Afternoon Coffee
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Studio 3,4,5,6,7
3:30 pm
Interactive Round Table with RLA Board Members
Interactive Round Table with RLA Board Members
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Salon (A, B, C, D & E)3 Round of 20mins each
Sims
On Process
Cisco
Intel
hp
Auburn University
Amazon
4:30 pm
Bidpath / RLA Survey Result - Presentation
Bidpath / RLA Survey Result - Presentation
4:30 pm - 4:45 pm | Salon (A, B, C, D & E)Presenters:
Tony Sciarrotta
Dan Main
4:45 pm
Final Raffle, Closing Remarks, & Close of the RLA European Summit
Tony Sciarrotta
Executive Director & Publisher RL Magazine
Reverse Logistics Association
Final Raffle, Closing Remarks, & Close of the RLA European Summit
4:45 pm - 5:00 pm | Salon (A, B, C, D & E)Raffle Sponsored by:
5:30 pm
Evening Networking Reception
Evening Networking Reception
5:30 pm - 6:30 pmEvening Reception (5:30 pm - 6:30 pm / 17:30 -18:30)
Sponsored by:
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 returning to Hotel
Sponsored by:
12:30 pm
Bus Return to Event Hotel
Bus Return to Event Hotel
12:30 pm - 2:00 pmEstimated Arrival at Hotel is (2:00 pm / 14:00)