IEEE Metropolitan Los Angeles Section – Communications Society Chapter

Technologies for a Circular Economy A one-day hybrid workshop at SusTech 2025, sponsored by the IEEE Technical Activities’ Future Directions (https://sustech.ieee.org/) For agenda details see https://sustech.ieee.org/circular-economy NOTE: This is Workshop-only registration, the workshop is included with (https://ieee-sustech.org/). Registration includes access to the workshop, breakfast, lunch and coffee breaks. By arrangement with the (https://sustech.ieee.org/) this workshop-only registration is at no charge. Building a circular economy is becoming increasingly recognized as a means of achieving a variety of sustainability goals. From the long-term availability of natural resources, to the protection and recovery of ecosystems from global pollution, the benefits of such a system of production and consumption can be far-reaching, if implemented judiciously. This workshop will introduce the topic of circular economy and examine several areas where technological advances or scaling are needed. Expert presentations and discussion topics will include: 1. At the beginning of the economic cycle: the important topic of the availability of critical mineral resources used in electronics and battery products, including design for reuse/recycling; 2. During the manufacturing and consumption phases of the economic cycle: technologies to track components and products through, for example, “digital passports”; 3. At the end of the economic cycle: solutions for managing widespread waste and pollution, including the carbon emissions which now cripple our planet’s climate. Our aim is to expand your knowledge, build connections, and brainstorm ideas which can help the IEEE build communities and resources to develop the solutions that are urgently needed. Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA, IEEE SSIT, IEEE IAS, IEEE OES, IEEE PES, IEEE TEMS, IEEE SA Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport, 1325 E Dyer Rd, Santa Ana, California, United States, 92705, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/474420

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Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA, IEEE SSIT, IEEE IAS, IEEE OES, IEEE PES, IEEE TEMS, IEEE SA, IEEE SusTech Initiative Agenda: Sunday April 20 - Workshop on Technologies for a Circular Economy - Student Poster Competition (virtual) Monday April 21 - Sustainability Forum - Networking Reception with Speaker & Panel Tuesday April 22 - Conference sessions - keynotes, panel and 12 paper sessions - Conference dinner with Keynote and Awards Wednesday April 23 - Conference Sessions - keynotes, panel and 12 paper sessions Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport, 1325 E Dyer Rd, Santa Ana, California, United States, 92705, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/476605

Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA, IEEE SSIT, IEEE IAS, IEEE OES, IEEE PES, IEEE TEMS, IEEE SA, IEEE SusTech Initiative Agenda: Sunday April 20 - Workshop on Technologies for a Circular Economy - Student Poster Competition (virtual) Monday April 21 - Sustainability Forum - Networking Reception with Speaker & Panel Tuesday April 22 - Conference sessions - keynotes, panel and 12 paper sessions - Conference dinner with Keynote and Awards Wednesday April 23 - Conference Sessions - keynotes, panel and 12 paper sessions Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport, 1325 E Dyer Rd, Santa Ana, California, United States, 92705, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/476605

(https://ieee-sustech.org/register/) for details on fees and <a href="http://options.See" target="_blank" title="options.See">options.See the (https://ieee-sustech.org/program/) pages for details. Four day program with workshop, poster contest, receptions, dinner, technical presentations, keynotes and plenary talks and <a href="http://panels.Why" target="_blank" title="panels.Why">panels.Why Attend?- Participate in an extensive, vibrant, and innovative technical program- Prominent experts will be giving keynotes, plenary presentations and invited talks- Exchange information, share experiences and network with attendees actively involved in the fields- Gain visibility and recognition for your sustainability work, projects and ideas- Find new resources and potential partners or investorsConference Sessions: Tuesday and Wednesday, April 22-23, Over 120 paper presentations in 24 sessions in the IEEE SusTech Thematic areas; plus 5 keynotes and 2 panel <a href="http://sessions.Sustainability" target="_blank" title="sessions.Sustainability">sessions.Sustainability Forum: Monday April 21, featuring distinguished speakers and panel (with CEU/PDH). Included with SusTech 2025 registration. For Forum-only registration option, see (<a href="https://ieee-sustech.org/register/).Special" target="_blank" title="https://ieee-sustech.org/register/).Special">https://ieee-sustech.org/register/).Special Events:- Interactive Workshop on “(https://ieee-sustech.org/workshops/)”, Sunday April 20, 8:00 am-4:00 pm, a Hybrid workshop included with SusTech registration, organized by the IEEE Future Directions (https://cmte.ieee.org/futuredirections/projects/climate-tech/) in collaboration with SusTech 2025. (limit: 65 on-site attendees).- (https://ieee-sustech.org/2025-student-poster-contestants/) Virtual Session, on Sunday April 20, 2025 from 4:00-6:00 <a href="http://pm.-" target="_blank" title="pm.-">pm.- Welcome Reception, Sunday April 20, 6:30-7:30 pm- SusTech Networking Reception & Panel, Monday April 21, 5:30-7:00 pm, sponsored by IEEE YP & WIE. Speaker: “How to get funding for your ideas”, with Maurice Gunderson, PE, Autotech Ventures, Managing Director Emeritus. Panel discussion <a href="http://afterwards.-" target="_blank" title="afterwards.-">afterwards.- Conference Dinner, Speaker and Awards, Tuesday April 22, 6:30-9:00 pm. Keynote: (https://ieee-sustech.org/program/keynotes/#usmanhtb) with Adil Usman, Chair for the HTB Outreach Committee. IEEE-USA Award presentation and SusTech Student Poster Contest <a href="http://awards.Sustainability" target="_blank" title="awards.Sustainability">awards.Sustainability ForumThe 2025 (https://ieee-sustech.org/program/sustainability-forum/) brings together researchers, industry professionals, and legal experts to explore innovative solutions for environmental challenges. Through discussions, presentations, and networking opportunities, participants share cutting-edge research, industry best practices, and emerging technologies that drive sustainability across various sectors. The forum also includes a legal perspective, with an attorney discussing key environmental regulations and policies that impact sustainability <a href="http://efforts.The" target="_blank" title="efforts.The">efforts.The 2025 Sustainability Forum is organized in partnership with the (https://aesa.org/) (AESA).Forum speakers will address the following topics:- “(<a href="https://ieee-sustech.org/program/sustainability-forum/#adamian)”-" target="_blank" title="https://ieee-sustech.org/program/sustainability-forum/#adamian)”-">https://ieee-sustech.org/program/sustainability-forum/#adamian)”- “(<a href="https://ieee-sustech.org/program/sustainability-forum/#ghafafian)”-" target="_blank" title="https://ieee-sustech.org/program/sustainability-forum/#ghafafian)”-">https://ieee-sustech.org/program/sustainability-forum/#ghafafian)”- “(<a href="https://ieee-sustech.org/program/sustainability-forum/#zohrabian)”-" target="_blank" title="https://ieee-sustech.org/program/sustainability-forum/#zohrabian)”-">https://ieee-sustech.org/program/sustainability-forum/#zohrabian)”- “(<a href="https://ieee-sustech.org/program/sustainability-forum/#abrahamian)”-" target="_blank" title="https://ieee-sustech.org/program/sustainability-forum/#abrahamian)”-">https://ieee-sustech.org/program/sustainability-forum/#abrahamian)”- “(<a href="https://ieee-sustech.org/program/sustainability-forum/#etezadi)”-" target="_blank" title="https://ieee-sustech.org/program/sustainability-forum/#etezadi)”-">https://ieee-sustech.org/program/sustainability-forum/#etezadi)”- “UCSD DER Project”Keynote Speakers- (https://ieee-sustech.org/program/keynotes/#booker), Alan Booker- (https://ieee-sustech.org/program/keynotes/#snyder), Snyder & Fiekowsky- (https://ieee-sustech.org/program/keynotes/#usmanhtb), Adil Usman, IEEE HTB- (https://ieee-sustech.org/program/keynotes/#usman), Adil Usman, Varroc Engineering- “Hot Topics” in sustainabilityPanelsSusTech 2025 will feature two plenary panel sessions:- Is Sustainability Socialism? – organized by the IEEE SSIT- Sustainability Standards – organized by IEEE SATechnical ProgramSusTech 2025 features over 120 paper presentations in these thematic sessions:- Agriculture- Alternate Energy- Carbon- Ecology- Electronics- Energy Efficiency- eWaste- Machine Learning- Management- Smart Grid- Society Implications/Quality of Life- Software- Transportation- WaterSponsors for SusTech 2025 include the IEEE Oregon, San Fernando Valley, Foothill, and Orange County Sections, IEEE Region 6, IEEE-USA, IEEE SSIT; and co-sponsored by the IEEE Standards Association, and the IEEE IAS, OES, PES, and TEMS Societies and supported by the IEEE SusTech <a href="http://Initiative.Co-sponsored">Initiative.[]Co-sponsored by: IEEE-USA, IEEE SSIT, IEEE IAS, IEEE OES, IEEE PES, IEEE TEMS, IEEE SA, IEEE SusTech InitiativeAgenda: Sunday April 20- Workshop on Technologies for a Circular Economy- Student Poster Competition (virtual)Monday April 21- Sustainability Forum- Networking Reception with Speaker & PanelTuesday April 22- Conference sessions - keynotes, panel and 12 paper sessions- Conference dinner with Keynote and AwardsWednesday April 23- Conference Sessions - keynotes, panel and 12 paper sessionsEmbassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport, 1325 E Dyer Rd, Santa Ana, California, United States, 92705, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/476605