Catalyst Sessions

WASTECON® prides itself on delivering exactly what attendees ask for, and our Catalyst Session lineup is proof of that. Presented by industry professionals, these quick educational experiences take place in the exhibit hall, providing the opportunity for attendees to learn and engage more closely with exhibitors. The sessions are designed as small group presentations, allowing for a more intimate and hands-on approach, taking place right in the exhibitor's booth. With the Catalyst Session lineup, WASTECON® connects attendees to the foremost experts in the industry and provides a unique platform for exhibitors to display their latest innovations and solutions directly to their audience. Be sure to check out the lineup of Catalyst Sessions—it is an educational experience you do not want to miss!

Wednesday, September 27, 2023
2:20 PM - 2:40 PM
Booth 1110 - EverestLabs
Jagadeesh Ambati - EverestLabs
 
Catalyst Session: Do more with AI and data to enhance your MRF
 
 
 
Booth 903 - Econward
Joe Ayala - ECONWARD Tech, LLC
Joe Ayala
Catalyst Session: Thermal Hydrolysis and Solid Organics Waste. Economic, financial and social impact of organics recycling technology.
 
 
 
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM
Booth 523 - Waga Energy
Corina Sheridan - Waga Energy
Corina Sheridan
Catalyst Session: From Landfill Gas to Renewable Natural Gas
 
 
 
Booth 923 - Envirosuite/Byers Scentific
Andres Quinjano - Envirosuite/Byers Environmental
Josh Rembusch - Byers Scientific
Andres Quinjano Josh Rembusch
Catalyst Session: Unveiling Landfill Odor Control Tool #1: Precision Data to Distinguish Reality from Perception
 
 
 
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM
Booth 311 - Paradigm Software
Jamie MacLaren - Paradigm Software
Jamie MacLaren
 
 
 
 
Booth 1112 - Aquagga
Nigel Sharp - Aquagga, Inc.
 
Catalyst Session: From Leachates to Revenue: The Power of PFAS Destruction
 
 
 
3:20 PM - 3:40 PM
Booth 221 - Terracycle
Kathy Pazakis - TerraCycle
 
Catalyst Session: Recycling the Hard to Recycle with TerraCycle®
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
Booth 403 - AMCS Group
Matt Monroe - AMCS Group
Matt Monroe
Catalyst Session: AI Supporting Sustainability: The Continuous Evolution of Artificial Intelligence
 
 
 
Booth 317 - Peterbilt
Kyle Crawford - Peterbilt Motors Company
Kyle Crawford
Catalyst Session: Electric Vehicle Solutions for the Refuse Industry
 
 
 
4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
Booth 1019 - WM
Chris Lucarelle - WM
Chris Lucarelle
Catalyst Session: Food Is Energy, Let's Not Waste It℠
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4:20 PM - 4:40 PM
Booth 437 - Re-Trac - The Data Management Lounge
Rick Penner - Emerge Knowldege Design Inc_x000D_(Re-TRAC Connect)
Rick Penner
Catalyst Session: 5 Ways to Streamline and Simplify Your Data Management & Reporting Programs
 
 
 
Booth 112 - Vespene Energy
Aaron Levee - Vespene Energy Inc
Aaron Levee
Catalyst Session: Novel Microgrid Approach to Landfill-Gas-to-Energy Projects with Vespene Energy
 
 
 
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thursday, September 28, 2023
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
Booth 1112 - Aquagga
Calvin Rhodes - Aquagga, Inc.
Calvin Rhodes
Catalyst Session: From Theory to Practice: Foam Fractionation & HALT in Action - An Alaskan Case Study from Summer 2023
 
 
 
Booth 1019 - WM
Susan Moulton - WM
Susan Moulton
Catalyst Session: Smart Technology, For Tomorrow®
 
 
 
10:40 AM - 11:00 AM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM
Booth 923 - Envirosuite/Byers Scentific
Andres Quinjano - Envirosuite/Byers Environmental
Josh Rembusch - Byers Scientific
Andres Quinjano Josh Rembusch
Catalyst Session: Enhancing Landfill Odor Control Tool #2: Streamlined Operations Through Environmental Insight
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Booth 903 - Econward
Joe Ayala - ECONWARD Tech, LLC
Joe Ayala
Catalyst Session: Thermal Hydrolysis and Solid Organics Waste. Economic, financial and social impact of organics recycling technology.
 
 
 
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
12:20 PM - 12:40 PM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
12:40 PM - 1:00 PM
Booth 523 - Waga Energy
Corina Sheridan - Waga Energy
Corina Sheridan
Catalyst Session: From Landfill Gas to Renewable Natural Gas
 
 
 
Booth 221 - Terracycle
Ashley Ajmera - TerraCycle
 
Catalyst Session: Enhancing Curbside Recycling with TerraCycle®
 
 
 
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM
Booth 112 - Vespene Energy
Adam Wright - Vespene Energy
Adam Wright
Catalyst Session: Novel Microgrid Approach to Landfill-Gas-to-Energy Projects with Vespene Energy
 
 
 
Booth 437 - Re-Trac - The Data Management Lounge
Rick Penner - Emerge Knowldege Design Inc_x000D_(Re-TRAC Connect)
Rick Penner
Catalyst Session: 5 Ways to Streamline and Simplify Your Data Management & Reporting Programs
 
 
 
1:20 PM - 1:40 PM
Booth 1110 - EverestLabs
Jagadeesh Ambati - EverestLabs
 
Catalyst Session: Saving recycling facilities millions from going to landfill by using AI and Robotics
 
 
 
Booth 311 - Paradigm Software
Andrew Twigg - Paradigm Software
Andrew Twigg
 
 
 
 
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Booth 403 - AMCS Group
Matt Monroe - AMCS Group
Matt Monroe
Catalyst Session: Reduce Costs, Increase Revenue Without Business Disruption: Why the Technology Matters
 
 
 
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2:20 PM - 2:40 PM