Hosted by the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA), WasteCon 2026 marks a significant milestone as the organisation celebrates its 50th anniversary, reinforcing its legacy as a driving force in shaping sustainable waste and resource management across Africa.

Africa’s leading waste and resource management conference and exhibition, WasteCon 2026, will take place from 20 – 22 October 2026 at the Emperors Palace Convention Centre, bringing together the continent’s most influential decision-makers, innovators, regulators and solution providers.

Event details:

• Dates: 20 – 22 October 2026
• Venue: Emperors Palace Convention Centr
• Website: iwmsa.co.za/wastecon-20261/wastecon-2026-overview
• Early Bird Rates: The Early Bird delegate registration and payment cut-off date is 30 April 2026.
• Useful links:

Delegate Registration: https://www.iwmsa.co.za/wastecon-20261/wastecon-2026-delegate

Exhibition Registration: https://www.iwmsa.co.za/wastecon-20261/wastecon-2026-exhibition

Sponsorship Prospectus: https://www.iwmsa.co.za/wastecon-20261/wastecon-2026-sponsorship-prospectus

Golf Day Registration: https://www.iwmsa.co.za/wastecon-20261/wastecon-2026-golf-day