A Milestone Year for EDA

EDA President Stefano Panseri with Dejan Bojović, President of the Serbian Demolition Association. (PHOTO: EDA)

From June 12th to June 15th, over 200 professionals from the demolition, decontamination, and recycling industries gathered for insightful discussions, collaboration, and innovation.

This year’s convention, organised with the Serbian Demolition Association, SDA, offered valuable workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities showcasing our field’s latest advancements and singular projects.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors for their invaluable contributions, which played a key role in making this event a success.

A special highlight was the Gala Dinner at Belgrade’s historic White Palace, with folk dance performances that helped to enjoy an unforgettable evening for everyone.

A personal and professional honour

As I look back on the success of this event, it is with a mix of pride and nostalgia.

This year marks my final term as President of the EDA, making the upcoming EDA Study Tour in Italy and the Annual Convention in 2025 especially significant to me.

Not only will it be my last convention as president, but it will also take place in my home country, Italy, a personal and professional honour.

Day 1 workshops at the EDA Annual Convention in Belgrade. (PHOTO: EDA)

From June 8th to 12th, the EDA Study Tour 2025 will offer participants a unique opportunity to explore Italy’s demolition industry and the circular economy methodologies that underpin the industry’s future. For 4 days, an EDA delegation will visit from Milan to Venice several Italian suppliers and contractors.

EDA Annual Convention 2025

Following the tour, from June 12th to 13th, we will hold the EDA Annual Convention 2025 in the stunning city of Venice. This convention, organised in collaboration with the European Decontamination Institute, EDI, and NADECO, Italy’s National Association for Demolition and Circular Economy in Construction, promises to be an extraordinary event that brings together industry professionals from around the world.

The 2025 Convention is particularly meaningful to me, as I will not only serve as one of the hosts for the Study Tour but also close out my time as EDA President, handing over to my colleague, Mr Patrick Frye, on behalf of the French association SEDDRe.

I look forward to sharing this special convention with all of you and continuing our collective work towards shaping a brighter, more sustainable future for the demolition industry. Let’s make the EDA Annual Convention 2025 a fitting finale to our shared journey and a celebration of what comes in the future!

Stefano Panseri

EDA President