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Experts gather to discuss secondary market as Retech Day expands to MENA with Dubai event

After two successful editions in Berlin, Retech Day is moving to the MENA region. The upcoming conference, Retech Day MENA, will take place on 1 October 2016 at Dtec TechnoHub Dubai, located in the Silicon Oasis. The event will bring together experts and stakeholders from across electronics, telecommunications and environmental sectors to discuss the growing role of used and refurbished technologies.

Focus on reducing e-waste and costs

The conference will explore how refurbished smartphones, computers, tablets and wearables can cut costs for consumers and businesses while reducing e-waste. Beyond financial savings, discussions will also focus on how the secondary market creates measurable social and environmental benefits in the MENA region.

Dubai’s Dtec hosts the conference

Retech Day MENA will be hosted at Dtec, the largest technology innovation hub in the region. An initiative of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, Dtec was designed to provide startups and entrepreneurs with flexible coworking and office space in Dubai. Its 10,000 sqm facility is home to hundreds of startups, SMEs and technology bu

Focus on reducing e-waste and costs

The conference will explore how refurbished smartphones, computers, tablets and wearables can cut costs for consumers and businesses while reducing e-waste. Beyond financial savings, discussions will also focus on how the secondary market creates measurable social and environmental benefits in the MENA region.

Dubai’s Dtec hosts the conference

Retech Day MENA will be hosted at Dtec, the largest technology innovation hub in the region. An initiative of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, Dtec was designed to provide startups and entrepreneurs with flexible coworking and office space in Dubai. Its 10,000 sqm facility is home to hundreds of startups, SMEs and technology businesses from around the world, offering a nurturing ecosystem that supports new ventures.

 

More than 20 speakers confirmed

The program will feature more than 20 speakers, including representatives from leading manufacturers such as Motorola and Samsung, as well as telecom operator, retailers, e-tailers and service providers like Revent, Refurbly, Starlink, Zain and Lulu. Topics will range from the drivers behind the refurbished technology boom, trade-in programs and the importance of secondary markets beyond mobile devices. The role of telecom operators in encouraging best practices for sustainability will also be in focus.

A key networking opportunity

For companies and representatives seeking to better understand the dynamics of MENA’s secondary market, Retech Day MENA offers valuable insights and opportunities. The event provides a platform not only to learn from industry leaders but also to build connections with colleagues across the region.

sinesses from around the world, offering a nurturing ecosystem that supports new ventures.

More than 20 speakers confirmed

The program will feature more than 20 speakers, including representatives from leading manufacturers such as Motorola and Samsung, as well as telecom operator, retailers, e-tailers and service providers like Revent, Refurbly, Starlink, Zain and Lulu. Topics will range from the drivers behind the refurbished technology boom, trade-in programs and the importance of secondary markets beyond mobile devices. The role of telecom operators in encouraging best practices for sustainability will also be in focus.

For companies and representatives seeking to better understand the dynamics of MENA’s secondary market, Retech Day MENA offers valuable insights and opportunities. The event provides a platform not only to learn from industry leaders but also to build connections with colleagues across the region.

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