Welcome Note

Shaping a Sustainable Future: Waste Management 2026

At this conference, we embark on a vital journey to address one of the most pressing challenges of our time—waste management. In 2026, as cities expand, industries grow, and consumption rises, the question of how we manage, reduce, and repurpose waste has never been more urgent. Waste, in its many forms, impacts our environment, our health, and the balance of our planet. Yet, within this challenge lies an incredible opportunity to rethink, innovate, and build a sustainable future.

Together, we will explore cutting-edge solutions, from recycling and circular economy practices to waste-to-energy technologies and smart city innovations. We will examine policies, strategies, and global collaborations that drive progress, ensuring that waste is not merely discarded, but transformed into valuable resources.

Throughout this conference, you will engage with experts, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders, all committed to creating systems that minimize environmental impact and maximize resource efficiency. From reducing plastic pollution in our oceans to building zero-waste communities, Waste Management 2026 is a platform to share knowledge, inspire action, and accelerate change. We invite you to join us in this critical exploration, to share insights, foster collaborations, and contribute to shaping a cleaner, greener, and more resilient world. Together, let us illuminate the path toward a sustainable tomorrow as we unravel the future of waste management and beyond.


Join Us in Transforming Our Future:
The AWARE 2026 conference promises to be a dynamic platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and inspiration. Together, let's explore innovative solutions, discuss best practices, and pave the way for a sustainable and waste-free future. Join us at the conference and be part of the transformative journey towards a greener planet.

How To Participate:

AWARE 2022 CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Veena Sahajwalla

Director of SMaRT at UNSW

Mark Barthel

COO at Stop Food Waste Australia

Steven Lapidge

CEO at Fight Food Waste Ltd

Cate McQuillen

Founder | Storyteller | Changemaker at Mememe Production

Edward Kosior

Managing Director, Nextek Limited and NEXTLOOPP

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Aware 2022 Oceania Endorsements and Testimonials

"I enjoyed the conference very much, the talks were of very high quality and the site and people were excellent. I find that the "customer service", i.e. the communication between you as organizer and me as attendee, has been always excellent, very fast and easy".

Pol Lloveras, QPolytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain

I fully enjoyed my visit to the Conference, it was well organized.

Dmitri Golberg, Queensland University of Technology, Australia

I enjoyed very much the conference – You and your co-organizers have done a terrific, impressive work! The Panel Discussion and Students Forum are all unique features of the conference, and the scientific quality of the program is high. There are plenty opportunities for discussions and communications.

Jing Li, Rutgers University, USA

It was really nice to attend the conference. Your team has done a wonderful work. Excellent planning, perfect execution and great hospitality.

Shalini Bahel, Guru Nanak Dev University, India

I and my students really enjoyed the conference. It was marvellous and friendly conference.

Teru Komatsu, Chuo University, Japan

The conference is well organized and I get a lot of useful information. Thank you very much for your hard work.

Yu Cong, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, CAS, China

I would like to congratulate the organizers, for doing great job by putting together an excellent program, bringing Outstanding Scientists from around the world. My favourite part was giving chance to the students from different race, gender, and nationality, to present their results and be encouraged for becoming great leaders.

Manijeh Razeghi, Northwestern University, USA

Thanks a lot for successful organisation of the conference. Really, we enjoyed and benefited by participating and sharing of the knowledge.

C.K. Jayasankar, Sri Venkateswara University , India

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