Events & Conferences

Where the global waste and energy community convenes

Leadership conferences, standards launches, training programs, and regional workshops, advancing best practices across the Council network.

Recent Events

Six events shaping the future of waste and energy

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June 5, 2026

World Environment Day Summit 2026

IWRREC Geneva Secretariat

Annual Council summit convening members, policymakers, and youth leaders to advance global waste diversion, circular economy practices, and renewable energy from waste.

1,200+ attendees includingView Event

March 12, 2026

Global Circular Economy Expo 2026

Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland

IWRREC's flagship exhibition presence showcasing certification programs, standards library, and member innovations in waste recovery and renewable energy to an international audience.

Over 8,000 expoView Event

October 24, 2025

Agricultural Standards Launch, Punjab

Sangrur, Punjab, India

Regional launch event for IWRREC agricultural waste standards, celebrating the first certified paddy straw valorization program in North India.

600 guests includingView Event

August 18, 2025

Operator Competency Training Week

IWRREC Training Centre, Geneva

Annual intensive certification program covering gas safety, facility operations, and emergency response for operators from IWRREC-certified facilities worldwide.

120 operators andView Event

July 9, 2025

Rural Capacity Building Program

Anand District, Gujarat, India

Village-level workshops introducing farmers to IWRREC agricultural waste standards, manure supply agreements, digestate quality, and certified cluster participation.

1,400 farmers acrossView Event

February 27, 2025

IWRREC Leadership Conference 2025

International Conference Centre, Geneva

The Council's annual leadership conference presenting policy recommendations, standards roadmap updates, and industry outlook for the global waste-to-energy sector.

450 delegates: ministries,View Event

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