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Refurbished Tech @ Channel Summit EMEA 2025
EMEA’s refurbished tech market is growing. With increasing numbers of consumers and businesses making the switch to more budget friendly, pre-loved devices, there is a growing opportunity for e-tailers, retailers and distributors to capitalise on this growing segment of the market. For refurbishers and manufacturers, The Refurbished Tech Zone is an incredible opportunity to engage hundreds of prospective channel partners from across the EMEA region.
Expo
A dedicated space on the showfloor for refurbishers and manufacturers with programmes to promote, to exhibit and engage with the Channel Summit Audience.
Conference
This year’s refurbished tech conference programme is organised in partnership with refurbished market specialist Pieter Waasdorp.
Networking
A series of networking sessions will be organised during the event to ensure attendees from the refurbished sector get every opportunity to build their network and develop new business opportunities.
Speakers
Pieter Waasdorp
After several successful years at PCS Wireless (Renewd) in the Netherlands, Pieter Waasdorp founded Falster Consultancy, a firm specializing in the global repair and secondary market for consumer electronics, including smartphones, tablets, computers, and smartwatches. Leveraging his extensive industry experience, Waasdorp has guided numerous refurbishment companies in entering new markets and has been instrumental in the development and execution of operator and retail trade-in programs. Falster Consultancy has also played a pivotal role in launching pan-European repair initiatives, ensuring that these programs meet the diverse needs of consumers across the continent.
Falster Consultancy is also the publisher of secondarymarket.news, a platform dedicated to delivering the latest news, insights, trends, and industry gossip from the worldwide repair and secondary market. The site covers a range of topics, including sustainable technology practices, circular economy developments, and innovations in device diagnostics and inspection processes. By offering in-depth analysis and up-to-date information, secondarymarket.news has become a go-to source for professionals and enthusiasts alike who are looking to stay informed about the evolving landscape of the electronics repair and refurbishment industry.
Pascal Chabret
After working for international companies such as Apple, Nokia, and Auchan International, I held positions as Business Unit Director for 20 years with the current leading French Home Appliances & High Tech retailer, and dedicated these last 2 years to merging innovation and sustainability. Driven by a strong commitment for social responsibility, I've crafted innovative strategies focused on second life products development, buyback programs, waste reduction, resource reuse, and the establishment of ethical supply chains. Now, as a Retail Consultant and specialist in the circular economy, my journey exemplifies my commitment to transforming the commercial landscape by integrating environmentally-friendly practices. Serving as a catalyst for change, my goal is to demonstrate that profitability can harmoniously coexist with the preservation of our planet in Retail business. LinkedIn
