National E-Waste conference
Formerly the WEEE Conference, the event has been rebranded with a new name and identity to reflect its expanded focus on both electronic waste and critical materials.
This year’s conference will deliver sector updates, innovation showcases, and practical strategies for recovery, reuse, recycling, and compliance. Expect expert insights on policy developments, extended producer responsibility, shifting consumer behaviour, and the technologies shaping the circular economy.
Bringing together professionals from across sustainability, recycling, and resource management, the E-Waste & Critical Materials Conference 2026 is the definitive meeting place for collaboration, debate, and actionable progress in one of the fastest‑evolving areas of the industry.
On the agenda, Nigel Harvey, CEO, Recolight will give an industry perspective at 09:55 – 10:10
Ticket Prices | Early bird up to 26 Feb
Standard Price £345 | Local Authorities £225
After 26 Feb
Standard Price £405 | Local Authorities £240
Panelist
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Nigel HarveyChief Executive at RecolightNigel has worked in the Product Compliance Industry since 1990 in a variety of senior management roles covering marketing, business development, and operational management. Nigel joined Recolight as Chief Executive and Company Secretary in 2009. He is very active in both the lighting and WEEE sectors:
• Chair of the UK’s WEEE compliance scheme trade association, the WEEE Scheme Forum (WSF) since 2011, and a director of WSF Ltd since 2013.
• Nominated as a PCS guest to attend meetings of the Joint Trade Association (JTA) which works with producer trade associations including the LIA, to obtain a fair UK WEEE system. Has supported the JTA in the preparation of the proposals to operate the WEEE compliance fee which have been chosen by Defra in 7 of the last 8 years.
• Elected as a Director of EucoLight, the European trade association for lighting WEEE compliance schemes in 2015. Elected Vice President of EucoLight in 2017.
• Member of two BSI committees that include the review of WEEE treatment standards, and the development of a code of practice for the remanufacture of lighting equipment.
Nigel has published over 40 articles on WEEE and lighting over the last four years. He was named the first ever Lux Magazine Person of the year in 2012 and has been listed as one the UK’s 100 most influential people in the waste/resources industry for several years. He is also a climate activist.