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WASTECON Conference Program

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Monday, November 1, 2021
8:30 AMWASTECON Golf Tournament    
12:00 PMRegistration Open  Registration Open   
1:00 PMSpecial Leadership Intensive Opportunity: Next Generation Collection Systems Special Leadership Intensive Opportunity: Next Generation Collection Systems  
5:00 PMOpening Ceremonies Opening Ceremonies  
5:00 PM Keynote: The Waste Free World   Keynote: The Waste Free World   
6:30 PMYP Networking Event    
6:30 PMExhibit Hall Opening ReceptionExhibit Hall Opening ReceptionExhibit Hall Opening ReceptionExhibit Hall Opening Reception 
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
8:00 AMRegistration Open Registration Open  
9:00 AMKeynote: From Reactive to Proactive: Using Disruption as a Catalyst for Excellence     
10:00 AMKeynote: Embracing DEI as a Strategic Advantage in 2021 and Beyond: Dumping the Rubbish of Antiquated Mindsets and Processes     
10:00 AMYP Recycling Sort Challenge game    
10:00 AMExhibit Hall Open    
11:00 AMKeynote: The Power of Collaboration to Solve Common Problems in the Waste IndustryKeynote: The Power of Collaboration to Solve Common Problems in the Waste Industry   
11:00 AMYP Resume Reviews & Mock Interviews    
11:45 AMCatalyst Session: WIN Waste Innovations - Performance for the Planet Catalyst Session: WIN Waste Innovations - Performance for the Planet  
12:00 PMCatalyst Session: Next Generation Collection Systems Catalyst Session: Next Generation Collection Systems  
12:00 PMYP Scavenger Hunt    
1:00 PMCatalyst Session: Metro Pak Plus: Compact Rear Loader, High Standards   Catalyst Session: Metro Pak Plus: Compact Rear Loader, High Standards
1:00 PMSafety Summit: COVID-19 – What We’ve Learned and What That Means for the Future    
1:00 PMLeadership Intensive: Build a Compelling Personal Brand for Greater Success    
1:30 PMCatalyst Session: Unattended Transaction Processing Catalyst Session: Unattended Transaction Processing  
1:30 PMCatalyst Session: Electric Vehicle Solutions for Refuse  Catalyst Session: Electric Vehicle Solutions for Refuse 
1:30 PMLeadership Intensive: No money? No permission? No problem! How to seed innovative ideas in your department    
1:30 PMLeadership Intensive: Tools You'll Need To Become An Inclusive Leader    
2:00 PMCatalyst Session: Fueling Your Fleet Now and Into the Future: CARB, Clean Diesel, Natural Gas, and Battery-Electric  Catalyst Session: Fueling Your Fleet Now and Into the Future: CARB, Clean Diesel, Natural Gas, and Battery-Electric 
2:00 PMCatalyst Session: Top 5 Keys to Successful Financial Planning for Solid Waste Managers   Catalyst Session: Top 5 Keys to Successful Financial Planning for Solid Waste Managers
2:00 PMSafety Summit: Collection Safety – Using Tech to Reduce Accidents and Injuries    
2:30 PMCatalyst Session: Transform your hauling operation with an all-in-one system.   Catalyst Session: Transform your hauling operation with an all-in-one system.
2:30 PMCatalyst Session: Turn-key Solutions for Solid Waste Department's Critical Challenges  Catalyst Session: Turn-key Solutions for Solid Waste Department's Critical Challenges 
3:00 PMKeynote: CEO Spotlight: Patrick Dovigi – GFL EnvironmentalKeynote: CEO Spotlight: Patrick Dovigi – GFL EnvironmentalKeynote: CEO Spotlight: Patrick Dovigi – GFL Environmental  
4:00 PMSWANA Annual Business Meeting & Awards Ceremony    
5:00 PMNetworking Celebration Happy HourNetworking Celebration Happy Hour   
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
8:00 AMTechnical Division Breakfast Fair    
8:00 AMRegistration Open  Registration Open   
9:00 AMKeynote: COVID Lessons Learned: Challenges & Strategies    
10:00 AMKeynote: Media Relations     
10:00 AMYP Kahoot game    
10:00 AMExhibit Hall Open    
10:00 AMYP Board games (All day)    
11:00 AMYP Resume Reviews & Mock Interviews    
11:15 AMCatalyst Session: WIN Waste Innovations - Performance for the Planet  Catalyst Session: WIN Waste Innovations - Performance for the Planet   
12:00 PMCatalyst Session: Next Generation Collection Systems  Catalyst Session: Next Generation Collection Systems   
12:00 PMCatalyst Session: Developing Resiliency Efficiently and Effectively With Smart City Technology   Catalyst Session: Developing Resiliency Efficiently and Effectively With Smart City Technology
12:30 PMCatalyst Session: Complete Fleet: Eliminating uncertainty and increasing flexibility in your refuse truck fleet   Catalyst Session: Complete Fleet: Eliminating uncertainty and increasing flexibility in your refuse truck fleet
12:30 PMCatalyst Session: Reporting on Facility Data Catalyst Session: Reporting on Facility Data  
1:00 PMSafety Summit: Avoiding the Burn – How to Prevent and Minimize Fires in Disposal Facilities    
1:30 PMCatalyst Session: Turn-key Solutions for Solid Waste Department's Critical Challenges   Catalyst Session: Turn-key Solutions for Solid Waste Department's Critical Challenges  
1:30 PMLeadership Intensive: High Road, Low Road: Ethical Street Smarts for Local Government Professionals    
1:30 PMLeadership Intensive: How do you get elected officials, finance departments, and your residents to buy into electric garbage trucks?    
1:30 PMLeadership Intensive: Stop Theft and Revenue Leakage Leadership Intensive: Stop Theft and Revenue Leakage  
1:30 PMLeadership Intensive: 10 Keys to Today’s Recycling Programs (Public Sector Attendees Only)    
2:00 PMSafety Summit: Improving Your Safety Culture – Award-Winning Programs    
3:00 PMKeynote: 2021 Lawrence Lecturer: Shifting Gears and Picking Up the Pace: Leading with Sustainability    
4:00 PMKeynote: US EPA Perspectives with Dr. Carlton Waterhouse    
Thursday, November 4, 2021
9:00 AMSafety Summit: You Just Had an Accident, Now What?    
9:00 AMKeynote: Cleaner Smarter Cities    
10:00 AMKeynote: Where do we go from here?    
Peterbilt's new line of refuse trucks
GFL Environmental - Diverse by nature
DRC Emergency Services - Striking Back
Raftelis - Create the Change You Seek
Whatever your challenge, choose McNeilus
Recology quad-tipper truck in use
CDM Smith: PFAS within landfills, leachate and generic wastes
Big Truck Rental - trucks falling on parachutes
WIN Waste Innovations - Performance for the Planet

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