Wastecon 2026 Programme – Call for Submissions
We hereby invite prospective conference participants
to submit an abstract for consideration for WasteCon 2026. All
abstracts must be in an 'extended abstract' format of maximum 2 pages.
The abstract should provide sufficient information for the reviewer to make a
decision without being too detailed. The extended abstract template is
available here,
and must be uploaded on the abstract submission form.
This year we are excited to announce that we have partnered
with the Waste Management and Research scientific journal to
publish a virtual issue for WasteCon 2026 which will include a
selection of papers from the conference. The review and selection
process will be conducted by the journal editors and will take place after
WasteCon 2026. We ask that you please indicate on the abstract submission
form if you are interested in submitting a paper for consideration for the
virtual issue.
To assist with your submission please ensure you
have the following information available:
- Title of your abstract
- Full name and contact
details of lead author and co-authors
- Short CV/ bio of the
presenter (less than 150 words)
- Extended abstract of
max. 2 pages in pdf format and in accordance with the template provided
Once your abstract has been submitted, it will be reviewed by
our Review Panel and if accepted, the abstract will be included in the
conference programme and a presentation slot will be allocated for
presentation of the work. The extended abstracts will be
included in a conference proceedings which will be available
after the conference.
Abstract submission will close on 30
April 2026. The outcome of the abstract review will be
communicated to the lead author by 30 June 2026 at the
latest. At least one of the authors will be expected to register
and pay for the conference and present the accepted abstract.
For any queries regarding abstract submission please
contact Mrs Heather Sheard of the Technical Committee on kzn@iwmsa.co.za
This year’s programme covers a wide range of critical topics shaping the future of waste management and resource recovery, including:
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Funding and Financing
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Service Provision
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Regulation and Compliance
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Extended Producer Responsibility
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From Waste to Resource
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Promoting Inclusion and Social Justice
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Growing Entrepreneurs and SMMEs
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Adapting to Climate Change
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Disposal by Landfill
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Diversion by Treatment
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Education, Training and Awareness
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Digital Innovation and Technology
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Impact Assessment and Mitigation
Stay tuned and prepare your submissions to be part of this leading platform for knowledge sharing, innovation, and collaboration in the waste management sector!
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