Where the Waste World Connects

September 15-16, 2026 | Pittsburgh, PA

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"You created an anti conference that actually worked."
"Intimate, energizing, and full of the right conversations."
"This was the best networking dinner I have ever attended."
"You created an anti-conference that actually worked."
"This event showed waste is full of people willing to innovate & collaborate."
"Fantastic group of brilliant people."
"I loved the size and the flow of the conference."
"You created an anti conference that actually worked."
"Intimate, energizing, and full of the right conversations."
"This was the best networking dinner I have ever attended."
"You created an anti-conference that actually worked."
"This event showed waste is full of people willing to innovate & collaborate."
"Fantastic group of brilliant people."
"I loved the size and the flow of the conference."
2
Days
30
Waste Professionals
1:1
Conversations

What is Waste Nexus?

No big floors. No thousands of guests. Just real opportunities to exchange ideas and phone numbers.

Join 30 C-level industry professionals to build genuine connections in the waste world. From the welcome event to the wrap-up dinner, every moment is designed for meaningful conversations, collaboration, and relationships that actually last.
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Where Real Connections Happen

"This event showed that the waste and sustainability space is full of people willing to innovate, collaborate, and push the industry forward. I’m already looking forward to Waste Nexus 2026."

When

Sept 15-16

Where

Pittsburgh, PA

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Schedule
Tuesday, September 15

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Evening Welcome Event

Wednesday, September 16

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Coffee & Conversations

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Keynote Speaker

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1:1 Networking Conversations

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Catered Lunch

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Small Group Discussions

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Recap Activity

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Evening Wrap-Up Dinner

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Application for Waste Nexus 2026

Waste Nexus is where the waste industry connects. This is an intimate, curated event - limited to 30 participants - to ensure real connections are made.

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The Waste Nexus Podcast

The Waste Nexus Podcast brings you the people and personalities working in the waste management world. Episodes include conversations with industry leaders and entrepreneurs where we explore career journeys, lessons learned, and what's ahead in the industry.

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