Frequently Asked Questions

  • The eSummit is SERI's flagship annual conference - three intensive days where diverse stakeholders from across the entire electronics lifecycle come together to learn, share, and collaborate. As a non-profit dedicated to electronics sustainability, SERI designed this event to bridge gaps and create connections between everyone involved in making electronics more sustainable - from designers and manufacturers to retailers, repairers, refurbishers, and recyclers. Whether you're focused on reuse, repair, manufacturing, retail, or regulation, you'll gain actionable insights and build strategic relationships that drive electronics sustainability forward.

  • eSummit 2025 will be held September 8-11 at Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot in Minneapolis, MN. We rotate locations annually to make the event more accessible to our national and global community while offering fresh experiences in exciting destinations.

  • No! While SERI is well-known for developing and managing the R2 Standard, our mission extends much further - we're working to make electronics sustainable throughout their entire lifecycle. R2 Certification is just one of several SERI programs driving this mission forward, alongside initiatives like the ESG Reporting Standard for Electronics, R2U education program, Champions Program, and ReThink Program.

  • The eSummit brings together stakeholders from across the entire electronics lifecycle, including:

    • Manufacturers and OEMs

    • Retailers and distributors

    • Repair and refurbishment specialists

    • IT asset managers

    • Recycling professionals

    • Sustainability experts

    • Regulators and policymakers

    • Academic researchers

    • Mobile industry professionals

    While maintaining strong representation from electronics reuse and recycling, programming covers the complete electronics lifecycle - from product design and innovation through use, repair, returns, reuse, and end-of-life solutions. If you're involved in making electronics more sustainable at any stage, the eSummit is for you.

  • Yes! Group rates for event registration are available. Specific details will be announced soon. 

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