EVENTS
Future of Chemical Recycling Europe 2026
January 28-29, 2026
Following a thought-provoking and developed 2nd edition of ACI’s Future of Chemical Recycling, we are continuing the momentum to bring fresh topics and new networking opportunities for 2026. This edition will be hosted in the industrial hub of Dusseldorf, Germany on the 28th & 29th January.
Dusseldorf, Germany
Plastics Recycling Conference
February 23-25, 2026
For the first time ever, the Plastics Recycling Conference, Resource Recycling Conference, and Textiles Recovery Summit unite under one roof—creating a groundbreaking gathering for the entire materials management industry.
TBA, San Diego, CA
Global Waste Management Symposium (GWMS)
February 22-25, 2026
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
In partnership with the Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF), GWMS delivers a highly technical and forward-thinking conference program designed to address the most critical topics in solid waste engineering and management. The core of GWMS education is built around comprehensive abstracts submitted and rigorously reviewed by a committee of industry experts. Attendees will gain valuable insights from presentations led by top academic researchers and industry professionals.
ENSURE
April 13-15, 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Wakefield - Boston Hotel and Conference Center
Boston, MA
Waste Leadership Summit
June 8-10, 2026
Join an exclusive gathering of industry leaders, policymakers, and investors for a unique opportunity to connect with the right people in the waste and recycling sector in a premium environment.
Future of Chemical Recycling North America 2026
June 17-18, 2026
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Following a highly successful launch in New Orleans, ACI is proud to announce the 2026 edition of The Future of Advanced Recycling North America, taking place on the 17th and 18th June 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA. Building on the momentum of the previous event, this year’s conference will bring together the real decision-makers shaping the continent’s circular plastics economy — from established recyclers and polymer producers to investors, brand owners, and policymakers.
Advanced Recycling Summit
2026
Cleveland, OH, USA
Diverse professionals from across the industy attend, including those in the waste management, recycling, petrochemical, polymer manufacturing, and plastic packaging industries as well as brand owners! In 2025, we had nearly 70 different companies present featuring industry leaders like WM, American Chemistry Council, Flexible Packaging Association, ExxonMobil, P&G, Eastman, and more. These companies sent attendees with job titles like the ones below.