20 years of global connections and a new focus on the African continent: Introducing the STEP African focus group

17 Jun 2026
Located in Main Expo Hall 3.0
The presentation will introduce the STEP Initiative and its new African focus group, a multi-stakeholder platform designed to support the advancement of circular electronics management across the African continent. The presentation will cover the motivation for the group, its governance structure, scope of activities, and its approach to aligning with regional and international initiatives. Highlighting key challenges and opportunities in the African e-waste landscape, the presentation will also explain how the focus group intends to bring together those who work for change. 
Speakers
Adrien Specker
Adrien Specker, Director - STEP Initiative