Southeast Conference

Monday, September 18, 2023 - Wednesday, September 20, 2023

The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island
4750 Amelia Island Parkway
Amelia Island, Florida 32034

The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island is located near the following airports:

  • About 28 miles from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) 
    • App-based ride share, taxis, car rental and shuttle service are available for transportation
  • About 127 miles from Savannah International Airport (SAV) 
  • About 177 miles from Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Please join us at this beautiful resort for the 2023 Southeast Conference hosted by the Florida and Georgia NWRA chapters – a great location to catch up with industry friends and make new contacts. This conference offers networking and exhibitor opportunities, education sessions and the annual golf outing.

Steeped in history and natural beauty, Amelia Island is not just home to museums, forts, nature paths, eco-tours, golf courses and more, but to one of the most exquisite Florida resorts – The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Situated along 13 miles of pristine, picturesque Atlantic coastline, Amelia Island is the southernmost of the Sea Islands, a chain of barrier islands along the eastern U.S. seaboard. Once a vibrant Victorian village by the sea, Amelia Island also owns the unique distinction of being the only U.S. city to have been under the domain of eight different nations, and is still known as the Isle of 8 Flags. 

HOTEL RESERVATIONS:
Please make your reservations HERE by Friday, August 25th. The discounted room rate is $279++, and we were able to negotiate a discounted resort fee of $32 (or 20%) for this event. This room rate is available 2 days before and after based upon availability.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES:
(Fees include meals and events. Golf fees are additional.)

Member - $295
Non-Member - $550
Spouse - $200
Golf - $275
Exhibitor - $800 (Member -includes 1 registration); $1200 (Non-Member - includes 1 registration)

GOLF INFORMATION:
The Southeast Conference golf outing is on Tuesday, September 19 at 8:30 a.m. at The Golf Club at Amelia Island.  For more information, sponsorship opportunities and registration please click HERE. 

SPONSOR AND EXHIBITOR INFORMATION:
We have many opportunities for sponsorships and for tabletop exhibits.   If you have any questions, please give Rachel Hering a call at 202-364-3705 or contact her at rhering@wasterecycling.org

Monday, September 18, 2023
Cocktail Reception on the Ocean Front Lawn6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Continental Breakfast7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Tee Time, Annual Golf Outing 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Optional Activities 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Registration and Exhibitor Set-Up5:00 PM
Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall6:30 PM
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Registration/Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Florida Chapter Meeting8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Education Session 1- Boots on the Ground Roundtable9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Education Session 2- Regulatory Roundtable10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Buffet Lunch in the Exhibit Hall w/ Featured Speaker11:30 AM
Georgia Chapter Meeting1:00 PM - 2:00 PM