Next year, the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) proudly marks its 50th anniversary – a milestone reflecting five decades of commitment, innovation, and leadership in sustainable waste management.

As we celebrate our golden legacy, we look forward to a green future, embracing innovative solutions, technologies, and practices that drive excellence across the waste and circular economy sectors. WasteCon 2026 brings together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to reflect on our journey, share knowledge, and collaborate on shaping a sustainable tomorrow.

Event details:

• Dates: 20 – 22 October 2025
• Place: Emperors Palace, Johannesburg, South Africa
• Link: Click here for more booking information

Click the following links for more information:

• Delegate registration
• Exhibitor registration
• Sponsorship prospectus
• WasteCon Golf Day

Who Should Attend:

• Waste management contractors and service providers
• Suppliers of waste management equipment and technology
• Researchers, academics, and lecturers in waste management-related fields
• Engineers and technical specialists
• Regulators and government officials in environmental health and waste management
• Environmental impact practitioners
• Industrial waste producers
• Entrepreneurs and innovators
• Any professional or individual committed to environmental health and the circular economy.

WasteCon 2026 is your chance to:

• Network with industry leaders
• Showcase your solutions and innovations
• Learn from leading experts in the field
• Celebrate IWMSA’s 50th anniversary.

Social Programme:

• Golf Day: 19 October 2026
• Gala Dinner: 20 October 2026

Wastecon 2026 Programme

Call for Submissions – to open soon!

We are excited to announce that submissions for articles, papers, and presentations for Wastecon 2026 will be opening soon!

Click on the below link to view the detailed description of each topic.

• Abstract and Topics

Payment note:

Kindly take note of the early bird payment deadlines. Payments not received by the cutoff date will automatically roll over to the late registration rate.

Limited seats available — don’t miss out, book now!