The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) proudly announces the official opening of the very first RCon鈩�, being held November 12-15 in Columbus, Ohio. This groundbreaking RCon brings together an extraordinary gathering of experts, leaders, researchers, and practitioners dedicated to shaping the future of waste and resource management.听
SWANA welcomes over 1,600 attendees and 211 supporting organizations to RCon for a week of learning, meaningful dialogue, resource discovery, and making connections. 听“RCon听marks a pivotal moment for听SWANA and听our industry,鈥�听said SWANA CEO Amy Lestition Burke, MA, FASAE, CAE. “We’re thrilled to welcome waste and resource management professionals from across the world to share knowledge, build connections, and set the stage for the future. We intentionally built an experience to offer something for everyone at RCon.”
Participants are encouraged to build their own experience with a full听schedule of more than 100 learning opportunities, including concurrent sessions, general sessions, interactive roundtables, poster presentations, and experiential learning tours. Each day will feature a听keynote panel听of distinguished speakers on topics including safety, EPR, innovation, and the future of resource management.听听
鈥淩Con was shaped by members and reflects the values of SWANA, creating a community and gathering of waste and resource management professionals. The 鈥楻鈥� in RCon stands for ‘resource,’ as we enable the transformation of waste as a resource,” shared SWANA President Elizabeth Roe. 鈥淲e are also looking forward to recognizing听SWANA Award recipients at the award celebration, and to听recognizing听our volunteers at SWANA鈥檚听Volunteer Appreciation Bash.鈥�鈥�听
The听Exhibit Hall has no shortage of activities, including hundreds of exhibitors providing resources and solutions in the form of technology, equipment, vehicles, consulting support, research services, and more, including several vehicles on display. The exhibit hall will offer learning opportunities with poster presentations and Rapid Insight sessions in the New Way Theatre.听The听Ohio EPA听America听Recycles Day Art Show听will give attendees the opportunity to appreciate local art, and the pickleball tournament will provide some fun activity. This is the first pickleball tournament to be held听in听the Greater Columbus Convention Center!听
“We couldn鈥檛 make this happen without the support of our sponsors and exhibitors. Their commitment powers the momentum behind RCon鈥檚 mission, and we appreciate their support,” emphasized Lestition Burke. 鈥淲e have some exciting announcements in store this week, including the dates and locations of future RCon years, so stay tuned for more!”