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ISWA World Congress 2026

Name: ISWA World Congress 2026
Start: 2026-11-09
End: 2026-11-11
Location: QEII Centre

Hosted by CIWM

9 – 11 November 2026
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ISWA World Congress 2026 is a congress held 9 – 11 November 2026 in QEII Centre, London, United Kingdom, organised by CIWM.

Dates:: 9 – 11 November 2026
Format:: In person
Venue:: QEII Centre, London, United Kingdom
Subjects:: Climate & Sustainability Science, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Public & Environmental Health
Organiser:: CIWM
Official website:: iswa2026.org

The ISWA World Congress 2026 is dedicated to showcasing global best practices in resource and waste management, highlighting the critical role of effective systems in protecting health, the environment, and economies.

Conference theme

Beyond waste: a global call to action

Who should attend

Global waste management community, influential leaders, professionals, researchers, policymakers, and industry practitioners.

Organising Committee

Dr Adam Read MBE - Chief External Affairs and Sustainability Officer, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, United Kingdom Dan Cooke - Director of Policy, Communications and External Affairs, CIWM, United Kingdom Daphne de Leeuw - Events Manager, International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) Jane Gilbert - Director, Carbon Clarity, United Kingdom Jane Hall - Director, Green Edge Applications, United Kingdom Bonni Jee - Principal Advisor, Association for Public Service Excellence, United Kingdom Kartik Kapoor - Chair, ISWA Young Professional Group, International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) Enda Kiernan - Senior Executive Engineer, Cork County Council, Ireland Joe Kingston - Assistant Director, Gardens and Cleansing, City of London, United Kingdom Debbie Nesbitt - Waste Specialist, The Strategic Investment Board, United Kingdom Rebecca Penberthy - Head of Operations, CIWM, United Kingdom Sarah Poulter - CEO, CIWM, United Kingdom Jarno Stet - Waste & Recycling Manager, The City of Westminster, United Kingdom Gemma Smith - Head of Marketing and Membership Growth, CIWM, United Kingdom Ginny Thacker - Head of Commercial Partnerships, CIWM, United Kingdom Sarahjane Widdowson - Director, Intelisos and Trustee, WasteAid, United Kingdom

Scientific Committee

Priscilla Pareuil Marco Ricci Rene Rosendal Valeria Branca Jane Gilbert Essam Al Sharji Haniyeh Jalalipour Joachim Quoden Kartik Kapoor Anja Schwetje Peter Simoes Georgina Nitzsche Edward Krisiunas Emma Beal Anne Woolridge Chris Jonas Susan Evans Wayne Hubbard Chris Sherrington Debbie Nesbitt Jeff Cooper Jacob Hayler Richard Hudson Marcus Gover Trang Dang John Twitchen Deji Fawole Zoë Lenkiewicz Tim Walker Amani Maalouf Basem Abusneineh Noel Howell Ian Dudding Tina Benfield Judith Harper Claudia Manca Sarahjane Widdowson Karl Williams Enda Kiernan Adam Read Claire Shrewsbury Margaret Bates Dan Cooke Purva Tavri David Daw Zoe Goodman