10 Sustainable Waste Management Conferences to Attend in 2023/2024
With landfills causing 18 percent of the world’s methane emissions and plastic expected to outpace fish in oceans by 2050, sustainable waste management is a pressing environmental issue. According to the World Bank, global municipal solid waste generation is expected to increase by 70 percent by 2050, from 2.01 billion tonnes in 2016 to 3.4 billion tonnes in 2050.
Implementing responsible waste management practices, and staying up-to-date with the latest developments and strategies in the field should be a goal for every organization.
Global conferences that bring together sustainability and waste management professionals to share best practices, innovations and solutions are an excellent venue for networking and gaining knowledge. Here are ten events not to miss in 2023 and 2024:
1. WasteExpo 2023 is the largest waste management and recycling conference in North America, attracting professionals from across the industry. The event features keynote speakers, panel discussions, and educational sessions covering waste reduction, recycling and resource recovery, among other topics. Attendees have the opportunity to promote their products and services to a global audience in the annual exhibit hall, May 2-4. This year’s theme is "Accelerating the Circular Economy," and the conference will take place in New Orleans, May 1-4, 2023. To register, visit the website.
2. The 4th World Conference on Waste Management 2023 brings together industry leaders, researchers, and government officials to discuss current issues and future trends. The event covers a broad range of topics, including environmental pollution, e-waste management, and hazardous waste management practices. Organized by the Sri Lanka-based International Institute of Knowledge Management, the 2023 conference will be held virtually August 24 and 25 and will focus on the theme "Lifting Endless Possibilities of Recycling: New Trends in Transforming Waste to Energy." To register, visit the conference website.
3. RWM Exhibition 2023 is the UK's largest waste management and recycling event, featuring over 450 exhibitors and attracting over 22,000 attendees. The conference covers topics such as waste collection, recycling, and producing energy from waste. Attendees have the opportunity to attend a variety of seminars and workshops led by industry experts. This year, the RWM exhibition will be held in Birmingham, UK, September 13-14. To register, visit the conference website.
4. Ecomondo 2023 is an international exhibition and sustainable development conference, with a particular focus on waste management and renewable energy. The event brings together policymakers, researchers and business leaders to discuss the latest innovations and best practices in the field. Ecomondo 2023 will be held in Rimini, Italy, November 7-10. Visit the website to register.
5. International Solid Waste Association World Congress 2023 is a global event focusing on sustainable waste management practices which will be attended by policy makers, researchers, and practitioners. As an attendee, you’ll learn about such topics as closed loops and recycling markets, the role of biowaste management and waste-to-energy technologies. The 2023 ISWA World Congress takes place October 30-November 1 in Muscat, Oman and will feature the theme "Building a Sustainable Circular Economy." To register, visit the website.
6. Wastecon 2023 is the premier conference for solid waste professionals in the United States, providing a forum for industry leaders to share knowledge and network. The event covers topics such as waste reduction, recycling, and sustainable waste management practices and includes a Safety Summit as well as networking opportunities. Wastecon 2023 will be held in Boston, Massachusetts from September 27-29, and you can register via the website.
7. Waste & Recycling Expo 2023 is Canada's largest waste management and recycling event, featuring exhibitors and speakers from across the industry. The event covers topics such as waste reduction, recycling and the use of technology in waste management. Smart Waste & Recycling Expo 2023 takes place in Mississauga, Ontario from September 26-27. To register visit the website.
8. SOAR Sustainability, Operations, Actions, Resources 2023 brings together professionals from diverse sectors in the resource management community, including landfill management, biogas, landfill gas and biogas, and sustainable materials management, to learn new developments and technologies in the waste management sector. The event includes opportunities for networking, peer-to-peer learning and technical education, and will be held April 17-20 2023 at the Georgia World Congress Centre. Registration is available via the website.
9. Global Waste Management Symposium 2024 is an international event that focuses on solid waste management and sustainability, and has been named North America’s number one technical conference for research and case studies. The event covers topics such as environmental justice, recycling, organics management, and offers many networking opportunities. There’s also an exhibition that allows attendees to showcase their products and services. Global Waste Management Symposium 2024 will be held in India Wells, California from February 25-28, 2024, and you can register via the website.
10. International Conference on Waste Management and Recycling (ICWMR) 2023 brings together researchers, academics, and industry professionals to discuss the latest developments in waste management and recycling. Topics include waste reduction, recycling, and waste-to-energy technologies. The event will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from August 17-18, 2023. You can register to attend via the website.
In-person and virtual conferences are an excellent way to connect with waste management industry experts and discover sustainability innovations in the field. You can also find eco-conscious businesses through Intengine.com, the world’s largest database of sustainable businesses. Visit the site to browse, find, filter and connect with sustainable waste management organizations today.
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