The third edition of Retech Days concluded in Berlin after two days of intensive discussions, networking, and business meetings, bringing together the key stakeholders shaping the future of the circular technology ecosystem.

What started in 2024 as a focused gathering of refurbishment and secondary market professionals has rapidly evolved into one of the industry’s most influential meeting points. This year’s edition welcomed hundreds of participants from across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America, reflecting the growing importance of circularity in the technology sector.

Over two days, industry leaders, operators, OEMs, retailers, marketplaces, enterprises, repair specialists, ITAD providers, logistics experts and sustainability professionals gathered to exchange insights and explore the opportunities and challenges driving the next phase of the circular economy.

The 2026 agenda featured 20+ sessions covering a broad range of topics, including refurbished consumer devices, enterprise IT circularity, ESG compliance, device lifecycle management, AI-powered automation, reverse logistics, diagnostics and grading, sustainability strategies, mobile connectivity, CPE circularity, and the rise of refurbished categories beyond smartphones.

A major highlight of this year’s event was the growing participation of enterprise stakeholders, demonstrating how circularity is increasingly moving beyond consumer electronics and becoming a strategic priority for businesses managing large-scale device fleets.

The exhibition area remained a central hub throughout the event, with solution providers showcasing the latest innovations in refurbishment, repair, data erasure, trade-in, diagnostics, asset recovery, device lifecycle management and circular technology services. Attendees also benefited from dedicated networking opportunities, facilitating new partnerships and commercial discussions across the value chain.

The strong engagement from sponsors, speakers, moderators and attendees further highlighted the industry’s commitment to building a more sustainable and profitable technology ecosystem. Discussions consistently emphasized that circularity is no longer a niche initiative but a fundamental business strategy capable of delivering both environmental and economic value.

Since its launch, Retech Days has grown significantly in both scale and influence. The 2026 edition demonstrated not only the maturity of the refurbishment and circular technology markets but also the industry’s readiness to collaborate on creating more sustainable device lifecycles worldwide.

As the event concluded, one message resonated throughout the venue: the future of technology is circular, and the companies driving that transformation are increasingly finding their home at Retech Days.

With record participation, expanded international representation, and stronger engagement than ever before, Retech Days Europe 2026 has set a new benchmark for the circular technology industry and laid the foundation for even greater growth in the years ahead.