Walter Alcorn

Vice President of Environmental Affairs and Industry Sustainability
Consumer Electronics Association

Walter Alcorn is vice president of environmental affairs and industry sustainability for the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM, the trade association representing more than 2,200 companies. CTA also owns and produces CES® - the world's gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technology. Mr. Alcorn is responsible for legislative initiatives impacting electronic product recycling, design, eco-labeling and hazardous materials restrictions. Previously Mr. Alcorn was a nationally recognized environmental consultant specializing in electronics recycling systems. Walter has authored and co-authored numerous studies and research products on e-waste issues.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Walter.

Download The Latest Agenda

Consumer Returns Interactive Workgroup Day

Sunday, May 10th, 2015

09:40 Keynote: Consumer Electronics Outlook For 2016

In this session Steve shares a number of consumer electronics trends that will impact reverse logistics operations in the coming year. While anticipating higher return volumes, companies also have to acknowledge the short lifecycle of tablets and smartphones and how that necessitates a rapid reverse logistics process and utilization of secondary markets to capture value with returned inventory. Companies are also recognizing the increasing importance of assistance during device setup and emphasizing ease of use to avert returns. The growing influence of social media in purchasing decisions – enabling more informed purchasing decisions and hopefully resulting in fewer returns – is another noteworthy trend.