Conference Format

Waste 2026 will be held from 12-14 May 2026 at Opal Cove Resort in Coffs Harbour, NSW. 

The flexible hybrid program will include:

  • In-person conference presentations
  • Livestreamed presentations for virtual attendees
  • Indoor and outdoor exhibitions
  • Interactive equipment demonstrations
  • Three social networking events across three days.

Each day will offer four concurrent session streams enabling you to tailor your experience to your learning needs, along with keynotes, panel discussions and workshops.


Registration: opening March 2026

Delegates can register for the full three-day conference or choose a one or two-day pass. The program will be released before registrations open, and in-person attendees will be asked to nominate their preferred streams at the time of registration to assist with capacity planning.

Presenters can choose to register for the full event or just the day they are speaking. Single day presenter registrations include access to all conference sessions (nominated at the time of registration) throughout that day.


Sponsors and exhibitors

Exhibition details, including layout and package options, can be found on the Exhibition Opportunities page.

  • A maximum of one sponsor/exhibitor registration (SER) is included with each indoor exhibition space booking.
  • Additional SERs can be purchased separately for further participants.
  • SERs include access to all Tuesday’s exhibitor presentations in the outdoor marquee, however a separate stream pass must be purchased to attend conference sessions.
  • All onsite and virtual attendees will have access to the conference presentations via live stream or recordings post-event.
  • Morning and afternoon tea will be served in the exhibition area, while lunch will take place in the Horizons Restaurant and Terrace.


Social events

The program includes three social events:

  • Welcome Reception – Tuesday 12 May - Opal Cove Resort, outdoor exhibition area (weather permitting) 
  • Conference Dinner – Wednesday 13 May - Pacific Bay Resort, pre-dinner networking outdoors (weather permitting) followed by a seated themed dinner indoors
  • Finale Buffet – Thursday 14 May - Opal Cove Resort, Horizons Restaurant and Terrace (weather permitting) 

We look forward to welcoming you to Waste 2026!