UNITED STATES June 21 2017 12:32 PM
 
NEW YORK (Scrap Register): The Silver Institute is pleased to announce that registration is open for the 3rd Silver Industrial Conference, which will be held in Washington, D.C. on October 26-27.

The theme of this year’s Conference is: “Silver’s Evolving Role in Science and Technology.”

Silver’s use as a chemical catalyst and as a growing component in photovoltaics and the automotive industry will be examined. Emerging uses in areas such as advanced electronics and silver’s role in modern health care will also be discussed.

Given the significant role played by industrial applications in the overall demand landscape for silver, the Conference will also include a session focused on the analysis of broad market trends affecting industrial silver demand, a perspective from one of the world’s leading refiners, and will conclude with a panel discussion featuring key industry executives.

Participants at the Conference will include executives and experts from across the silver supply, fabrication, and end-use sectors worldwide. Attendees will include personnel from industrial fabricators, miners, refiners, bullion bankers, technology companies, start-ups and government agencies.

The Silver Industrial Conference will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Washington, D.C. The preliminary schedule includes an opening reception on the evening of October 26.

The Conference program on October 27 will include a variety of presentations and will provide a unique opportunity to exchange viewpoints and experiences with other industry participants during the program and the accompanying networking events.