IWRC goes on the road as fall conference season gets underway
IWRC goes on the road as fall conference season gets underway
August in Iowa has a buzz about it. Kids are going back to school, football and volleyball are kicking off, and harvest preparations are ramping up.
Oh! I almost forgot. CONFERENCE SEASON IS HERE!
Eight Iowa Waste Reduction Center staff are jumping in the car to venture across the United States to network with fellow industry professionals, share our knowledge, and get some professional development under our belts.
If you happen to be in the “neighborhood” we would love to visit with you! Stop by our booth at the Iowa Recycling and Solid Waste Management Conference or the Iowa Environmental Health Conference. If we aren’t at our booth, feel free to track us down after a session or during the social hour. We would enjoy catching up.
Now, it’s time to start packing. Safe travels and hope to see you soon!
National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) Conference
The NGAUS General Conference & Exhibition is the Association’s annual business meeting. Army and Air National Guard officers from all 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia gather to network, set their legislative agenda and hear from America’s civilian and military leaders.
Date: August 28-31
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Visit our booth: #1443
IWRC Staff Attending:
- Dan Nickey, Associate Director
- Mark Harrington, Senior Research Technician
2026 National Small Business Environmental Assistance Program Annual Training
The National Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP) Annual Training is a multi-day event for state environmental assistance programs, compliance professionals, and ombudsmen. This event serves as a place for professionals to network, share best practices, exchange ideas, review policy updates from the EPA, and improve technical assistance for small businesses nationwide.
Date: September 14-17
Location: Regional Air Quality Council, Denver, CO
IWRC Staff Attending:
- Jennifer Wittenburg, IAEAP Program Manager
- Jordan Henniges, Waste Reduction Coordinator
- Zane Ceynar, Program Assistant
Midwest Environmental Compliance Conference
MECC is hosted by state business and manufacturing associations and supported by US EPA and state Agencies. As a premier Midwestern environmental conference, they take a fresh, regional approach to the increasingly difficult task of environmental compliance, permitting, enforcement, and other critical environmental issues that impact Midwest facilities and institutions.
Date: September 22-23
Location: Overland Park Convention Center, Overland Park, KS
IWRC Staff Attending:
- Jordan Henniges, Waste Reduction Coordinator
National Pollution Prevention/P2 West Conference
Two and a half days of programming and facilitated networking with sustainability leaders, environmental professionals, researchers, industry innovators, and regulatory experts at P2 West, an engaging roundtable focused on practical strategies to reduce pollution at the source. Sessions will explore a diverse set of environmental topics, including data center impacts, emerging contaminants, safer chemical alternatives, regulatory updates, circular economy, and strategies shaping the future of pollution prevention.
Date: September 21-24
Location: Portland, OR
IWRC Staff Attending:
- Joe Bolick, Director
AMPP Central Conference 2026
Focusing on corrosion mitigation strategies and solutions for assets with access challenges, large footprints, and unique needs. From hard-to-reach infrastructure to complex environments, this conference is designed to deliver insights that can be applied immediately. Whether working in the field, managing assets, or developing solutions, attendees gain the knowledge, connections, and strategies needed to move the work forward.
Date: September 28-30
Location: Saint Paul RiverCentre, Saint Paul, MN
IWRC Staff Attending:
- Joe Bolick, Director
2026 Iowa Recycling and Solid Waste Management Conference
The Iowa Recycling & Solid Waste Management Conference is hosted by the Iowa Recycling Association and the Iowa Society of Solid Waste Operations. This premier event draws waste, recycling, and composting professionals from Iowa, the Midwestern region, and beyond to learn and network. Look forward to top-notch industry-related and professional development educational sessions, tradeshow, local tours and several networking opportunities
Date: October 5-7
Location: River Center, Davenport, IA
Visit our booth: TBD
IWRC Staff Attending:
- Joe Bolick, Director
- Dan Nickey, Associate Director
- Jennifer Trent, Food, Beverage & Organics Program Manager
- Zane Ceynar, Program Assistant
- Molly Wells, Communication & PR Manager
