REACT – Responsible Electronics and Circular Technologies Conference Report – 11-12 November 2025

1st International Conference, Technology and Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

This Conference was organised by the REACT Project, a 5 year UKRI supported project which is being run by the University of Glasgow, with the University of Edinburgh, Heriot Watt University and the CSA Catapult as research partners. REACT is a £6M+ Green Economy Centre supporting the electronic, ICT, semiconductor, quantum and photonics industries in transitioning to a circular economy and reducing emissions.

The Conference was attended by 126 delegates, approximately 75% of which were academic based, with 2 days of presentations including 2 Keynotes, 5 Technical Sessions, 1 Panel Discussion and 40 posters submitted.
The REACT Conference brought together academics and industry professionals to discuss advancing the circular economy in electronics, ICT, semiconductors, quantum, and photonics. Keynotes addressed the environmental impact of high-performance computing and the strategic importance of sustainable electronic packaging. Technical sessions covered topics such as energy and waste reduction in semiconductor processing, sustainable automotive electronics, component recycling, biodegradable materials, and innovative recycling and recovery methods. Life Cycle Assessments of electronic components and systems were presented, and a panel discussion emphasised the need for extended product responsibility and design for disassembly and reuse. The conference highlighted ongoing challenges and innovations in making electronics more sustainable and announced plans for a second conference in 2026.

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