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

Event Dates: November 12 – 15, 2025
Exhibit Hall Open: November 12 – 14, 2025 
Location: Columbus Convention Center | Columbus, Ohio 

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.

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.

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 21, 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.

Learn More! Submit a Proposal!

Exhibit Hall 

Visit with top equipment and solution providers in the RCon Exhibit Hall. Featuring approximately 150 companies, you will find answers to operational challenges, learn about new software solutions, and see the latest and greatest in equipment innovations. RCon sponsors will also offer 20-minute informational Catalyst Sessions in the exhibit hall theatre area, highlighting topics of importance to your daily operation. Ready for some fun?!? Join in on the pickleball tournament, located on the pickleball court at the back of the hall. 

Stop by SWANA Central to chat with our staff! 

View the floor plan and current list of committed exhibitors. 

Interested in exhibiting? Visit the RCon exhibitor page for more information.

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 made the decision to sunset SWANA's two previous events, SOAR and WASTECON®. Learn more about the background of RCon.