Second-year collaboration brings ITAD professionals, technology providers, MSPs, and enterprise IT leaders together to explore secure asset management, compliance, sustainability, and new business opportunities.
SHELTON, CT – October 21, 2026 – TMC today announced that ITAD Connect, powered by The ITAD Association, will return to the ITEXPO #TECHSUPERSHOW, taking place February 9-11, 2027, at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Returning for its second consecutive year as a co-located event, ITAD Connect brings together IT asset disposition (ITAD) professionals, technology providers, managed service providers (MSPs), data center operators, and enterprise IT leaders to address the evolving challenges and opportunities surrounding the management, security, recovery, and reuse of technology assets.
As organizations accelerate technology refresh cycles, modernize infrastructure, expand cloud operations, and adopt emerging AI technologies, the need for secure, compliant, and sustainable IT asset management continues to grow. ITAD Connect provides a dedicated forum for industry professionals to examine these challenges, explore new technologies and business models, and build relationships across the broader technology ecosystem.
The event's return to ITEXPO reflects the natural connection between IT asset disposition and the technology markets served by the ITEXPO #TECHSUPERSHOW. From data centers and enterprise infrastructure to cloud services, managed services, cybersecurity, and telecommunications, organizations throughout the technology industry share a growing need to manage retired and redeployed equipment responsibly while protecting sensitive information and maximizing asset value.
Addressing the Changing Demands of IT Asset Disposition
ITAD Connect 2027 will feature expert-led sessions, panel discussions, industry networking, and updates on standards and certifications affecting the ITAD marketplace.
The program will examine important developments shaping the industry, including:
- Data Security and Compliance: Evolving data protection requirements, secure data destruction, environmental regulations, and export compliance.
- Circular Economy and Asset Recovery: Strategies for extending equipment lifecycles, increasing reuse, maximizing asset value, and reducing electronic waste.
- AI and Emerging Technologies: The role of AI in data destruction, asset management, process automation, and operational efficiency.
- New Business Models: Opportunities surrounding ITAD-as-a-Service (ITADaaS), circular supply chains, and integrated technology lifecycle services.
- Standards and Certification: Updates from The ITAD Association and industry experts on practices and requirements affecting IT asset disposition.
For attendees, ITAD Connect offers an opportunity to gain practical knowledge, evaluate emerging solutions, and connect with professionals confronting similar operational, security, and business challenges.
For MSPs, VARs, cloud providers, and other technology service organizations, the event also highlights opportunities to expand service portfolios through secure asset retirement, equipment recovery, lifecycle management, and sustainability-focused solutions.
Creating New Opportunities for Vendors and Solution Providers
Beyond its educational programming, ITAD Connect provides participating vendors and solution providers with access to a highly relevant audience of technology buyers, service providers, and potential business partners.
ITAD companies, equipment remarketers, data destruction specialists, recycling and recovery providers, asset management technology vendors, and related solution providers can use the event to showcase their capabilities, strengthen industry relationships, and identify new opportunities for collaboration.
The co-location with ITEXPO creates additional value by connecting ITAD specialists with organizations operating throughout the enterprise technology supply chain.
MSPs may be seeking partners to manage customers' retired equipment. Data center operators may require secure disposition and recovery services. Enterprise IT teams may be evaluating new asset management processes, while technology resellers and infrastructure providers may be exploring opportunities in equipment reuse and secondary markets.
By bringing these audiences together, ITAD Connect helps participating companies reach beyond their traditional industry networks and develop relationships that can lead to new customers, strategic partnerships, and expanded revenue opportunities.
The Value of the ITEXPO #TECHSUPERSHOW
Launched in 1999, ITEXPO has established itself as one of the technology industry's longest-running events, connecting technology buyers, service providers, vendors, and business leaders to explore innovation and develop new business relationships.
Its #TECHSUPERSHOW environment brings together conferences, workshops, and an extensive expo floor covering enterprise communications, cybersecurity, cloud, AI, managed services, IoT, and other rapidly evolving technology markets.
For ITAD Connect participants, that broader ecosystem creates valuable opportunities to engage with organizations whose technology purchasing, deployment, and infrastructure decisions ultimately influence IT asset lifecycle requirements.
For ITEXPO attendees, ITAD Connect adds specialized expertise in an increasingly important area of enterprise technology management, helping organizations address security, compliance, sustainability, and asset recovery as part of a more complete IT strategy.
“ITAD Connect is a natural fit within the ITEXPO #TECHSUPERSHOW because responsible technology lifecycle management touches nearly every area of enterprise IT,” said Rich Tehrani, CEO of TMC and Conference Chairman of ITEXPO.
“We're excited to welcome the ITAD Connect community back for a second year. This collaboration creates opportunities for attendees to discover new solutions, develop valuable partnerships, and explore business opportunities that extend well beyond their traditional markets.”
Building a More Connected ITAD Community
ITAD Connect is designed for professionals across the technology asset lifecycle, including ITAD and IT asset management specialists, data center operators, OEMs, VARs, MSPs, cloud providers, compliance and sustainability leaders, and government and enterprise IT managers.
Through focused education and networking, participants can gain a better understanding of the technologies, regulations, and business practices influencing the future of secure and sustainable IT asset management.
The event will also provide opportunities for ITAD providers and technology vendors to connect with organizations seeking solutions and services that support evolving infrastructure and asset management needs.
As IT environments become more complex and technology replacement cycles continue, the ability to securely manage, recover, and reuse assets is becoming an increasingly important business capability.
ITAD Connect 2027 will help industry professionals navigate those changes while strengthening connections between the ITAD marketplace and the broader technology community.
For additional information about attending, participating, or exploring vendor opportunities, visit: www.itexpo.com/east/itad-connect.aspx
Media Contact:
Stephanie Thompson
Communications Liaison, TMC
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Sponsorship Contact:
Dave Rodriguez, TMC | [email protected] | 203-852-6800 x146
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About ITAD Connect
ITAD Connect, powered by the ITAD Association, is a dedicated industry event focused on IT asset disposition, secure technology lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, asset recovery, and sustainable technology reuse. Co-located with ITEXPO, the event brings together ITAD professionals, technology providers, and enterprise IT leaders for education, networking, and business development.
About ITEXPO
Launched in 1999, ITEXPO is a leading technology conference and exhibition bringing together enterprise IT decision-makers, technology vendors, service providers, and channel professionals. Part of the #TECHSUPERSHOW, ITEXPO provides a platform for exploring emerging technologies, building strategic partnerships, and identifying new business opportunities. For more information, visit www.itexpo.com.
