Welcome to RCon™: Where Waste and Resource Management Professionals Go to Think

Join the forefront of waste and resource management at RCon, the premier conference hosted by SWANA, where we’re shaping the future of waste as a resource. RCon redefines the waste and resource management landscape with innovative discussions, resources, and relevant topics.

As the go-to conference for industry, RCon is where minds come together to tackle the global challenges of waste and resource management. From strategic insights to ready to implement solutions, RCon positions SWANA as the driving force behind the next era of waste and resource management, turning challenges into solutions.

Why Attend RCon?

Be in the Room: Participate in meaningful conversations defining the future of waste and resource management.
Learn: Hear first-hand from industry experts about technical strategies and best practices to apply to your daily work and to inspire you for the future.
Innovative Technologies: Discover the latest advancements transforming the industry.
Networking & Collaboration: Connect with professionals, peers, thought leaders, and experts from across the sector.
Actionable Insights: Walk away with strategies, tactics, and solutions to drive forward your organization.

RCon is a movement, a commitment to a future where waste transforms to resources through recycling, composting, waste to energy, gas to energy, waste conversion, and more. RCon is where your vision meets reality.

Registration Opens in Mid-May

Registration opens on Tuesday, May 20 with a two-day super sale exclusively for SWANA members, which will be the lowest rate available. Starting on Thursday, May 22, there will be an early-bird rate for members open through July 18. Group rates are available for organizations who register four or more people as a group.

The conference includes general sessions, technical content, hybrid trainings, and technical and experiential learning tours to learn about local industry sites and programs, as well as time to visit key sites in the Columbus region. Gain new perspectives on how to address day-to-day challenges and an understanding of the emerging trends. The tours will be held throughout the conference, providing you with the scheduling flexibility to create your own learning journey with education, tours, and finding innovative solutions with industry professionals on the exhibit hall floor.

Who Should Attend

RCon is the gathering for professionals shaping the future of waste and resource management.

Attend RCon if you are:

Waste and Resource management professional.
Municipal, town, city, county, and state government employee in solid waste, recycling, sustainability, public works, public policy, public planning, fleet management, collections, public space maintenance or related field.
Private sector service provider.
Engineer.
Consultant.
Government regulator.
Policymaker.
Elected official.
Industries involved with waste and resource management.
Part of an environmental organization.
Researcher.
Technology or service provider.

This is the place to connect, learn, and drive change.

Students in environmental sciences, engineering, policy, and sustainability are encouraged to join and gain real-world insights from the leaders in the field.

Call for Proposals: Shape the Future of Resource Management

Showcase your expertise and lead the conversation for waste and resource management professionals by submitting a presentation proposal. RCon will feature presentations that cover many facets of our industry. The call for proposals opens the week of April 14, and more details will be shared closer to the launch date.

This is your opportunity to share practices, lessons learned, and solutions that are advancing the industry. Whether your focus is on policy, technology, community engagement, or operational strategies, RCon is the place to share your ideas with your industry peers.

Why Submit a Proposal?

Shape the Agenda: Present on topics that are affecting our industry.
Be a Thought Leader: Share your expertise.
Lead the Conversation: Facilitate dialogues with other industry professionals.

About RCon

RCon™ is SWANA’s premier conference, designed to advance waste as a resource. It’s where waste and resource management professionals come to think and collaborate new ideas and solutions for the industry. SWANA is leading the direction around sustainable resource management for the industry’s next chapter.

In February 2024, the SWANA board of Directors sunsetted SWANA's two previous events, SOAR and WASTECON®. Learn more about the background of RCon.