The Eastern Cape Branch of the Institute of Waste Management
of Southern Africa cordially invites you to participate in the conference
entitled “Innovations in Waste Management.” The conference will be held
from 07 to 08 May 2026 at Stirling High School, East London.
This conference aims to provide a platform for the exchange
of knowledge, experiences, and innovative solutions within the waste management
sector. It will bring together industry professionals to discuss strategic
advancements, showcase best practices, and promote sustainable initiatives that
contribute to meaningful and long-term impact within our communities.
Your participation would be highly valued and will
play an important role in shaping the future of waste management while
supporting efforts toward lasting positive change.
HOST
The Conference is hosted by the
Eastern Cape Branch of the
Institute of Waste Management of Southern
Africa (IWMSA), a multi-disciplinary non-profit
association that is committed to supporting professional waste management
practices.
REGISTRATION TIMES
6 May 2026 – Early Bird Registration: 16h00 – 18h00
* Beat the queues
and settle in stress-free!
7 May 2026 – Conference Day 1: 07h00 – 08h00
* Please
be seated by 08h15 – Programme kicks off promptly at 08h30!
8 May 2026 – Conference Day 2: 07h30 – 08h00
* Programme begins at 08h15 — be there early and ready to engage!
* Don’t miss the dynamic early morning sessions!
ATTENDANCE
A
wide variety of waste management stakeholders will benefit from participating
in this Conference:
- Regulators and civil servants working in fields related to waste management and environmental health & management
- Researchers and lecturers in fields related to waste management
- Waste management contractors
- Waste management equipment providers
- Environmental Scientists
- Engineers
- Industrial waste producers
- Entrepreneurs
Last day to register and pay at the EARLY BIRD RATE: 31 March 2026 - thereafter the normal rates will apply - all registrations close 30 April 2026.
TECHNICAL
PROGRAMME AND SPEAKERS
The programme will include presentations from the themes below: Abstract submissions for the programme will be accepted until 15 April 2026.
However we request that you submit your Title Submission on or before 31 March 2026
PROPOSED TOPICS - NO LIMITED TO
• Waste to Energy
• Recycling and Upcycling
• Circular economy
• E- waste Management
• Plastic waste management
• Composting
• Waste Avoidance and Minimization
• Materials Recovery from waste
• Hazardous waste management
• Advanced technologies in waste management
• Waste governance, regulations and policies.
