. From October 21–23, 2026, iREPACK will be heading to Algarve, Portugal, to take part in the European Brokers Meeting (EBM), an important meeting point for professionals operating across the international mobile device industry and secondary technology market.
Representing iREPACK at this year’s event will be Santiago Fork, Manager, and Marina Zaverkina, Commercial Director, who will join industry professionals from international markets for three days of networking, business conversations and knowledge exchange.
For iREPACK, attending EBM is more than being present at an industry event. It is an opportunity to strengthen the international relationships that are fundamental to our business, understand how the secondary mobile market is evolving and exchange perspectives with the companies and professionals shaping its future.
Connecting the International Secondary Mobile Market
The mobile technology industry operates within an increasingly global ecosystem.
Manufacturers, operators, distributors, wholesalers, refurbishers and technology traders are interconnected across different countries and markets. Devices move between these markets according to demand, availability, product cycles and commercial opportunities.
Within this environment, strong international relationships are essential.
Events such as the European Brokers Meeting create a space where companies operating throughout the technology lifecycle can meet directly, exchange market knowledge and develop the relationships that enable devices to continue moving efficiently through the global secondary market.
For iREPACK, these connections form an important part of how we operate within international technology trading.
Our global network allows us to connect supply with demand across different markets, creating new commercial opportunities for used, refurbished and excess technology inventory while helping devices continue generating value beyond their initial lifecycle.
More Than Buying and Selling Mobile Devices
The secondary mobile market involves much more than individual transactions.
Behind every device that reaches a new market is a wider ecosystem involving device buyback, asset recovery, reverse logistics, quality control, grading, refurbishment, remarketing and international distribution.
Each stage requires specialist knowledge, reliable operations and trusted business relationships.
At iREPACK, we work across this ecosystem to help businesses recover value from technology assets and connect devices with international markets where demand continues to exist.
Participating in events such as EBM allows our team to remain close to the companies operating throughout this value chain and better understand the challenges and opportunities emerging across different markets.
Understanding a Market That Never Stops Moving
Technology changes quickly, and so does its secondary market.
New product launches influence the value and demand of previous generations. Consumer preferences evolve. Inventory moves between regions. Trade-in and device buyback programmes generate new volumes of used technology. Meanwhile, demand for refurbished devices continues to create opportunities across international markets.
Understanding these dynamics requires more than analysing market data.
Direct conversations with manufacturers, distributors, operators, wholesalers and other industry professionals provide valuable perspectives on what is happening across different parts of the global mobile ecosystem.
EBM provides an opportunity to exchange those perspectives and gain a broader understanding of the trends influencing refurbished technology, mobile device remarketing, technology reuse and global device trading.
Building Long-Term International Partnerships
International technology trading is built on relationships.
While market knowledge and operational capabilities are essential, trust between partners remains one of the foundations of successful long-term business.
Industry events provide an opportunity to move beyond digital communication and strengthen those relationships face to face.
For the iREPACK team, EBM is an opportunity to reconnect with existing partners, meet new industry professionals and continue building relationships across the international mobile technology ecosystem.
These connections are particularly important in a sector where opportunities can develop quickly and where reliable international partners are essential for connecting technology with the right markets.
Supporting a More Circular Technology Ecosystem
The international secondary market also plays an important role in extending the technology lifecycle.
When smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices no longer meet the needs of one business, customer or market, this does not necessarily mean they have reached the end of their commercial value.
Through professional asset recovery, technology reuse, refurbishment and international remarketing, devices can find new opportunities elsewhere.
This ability to redistribute technology internationally contributes to a more efficient circular economy, helping existing devices remain in circulation for longer and allowing businesses to recover value from assets that might otherwise remain unused.
Collaboration across the industry is essential to making this ecosystem work efficiently.
Manufacturers, operators, distributors, refurbishers, logistics providers and international traders all contribute to keeping technology moving throughout its lifecycle.
See You in Algarve
From October 21–23, Santiago Fork and Marina Zaverkina will be representing iREPACK at the European Brokers Meeting 2026 in Algarve, Portugal.
We are looking forward to reconnecting with our international partners, meeting new industry professionals and exchanging perspectives on the opportunities and challenges shaping the global secondary mobile market.
For us, events like EBM are ultimately about what drives this industry forward: market knowledge, international collaboration and strong long-term relationships.
Will you be attending EBM 2026? We look forward to connecting with you in Algarve.
