Join us for the 2026 Healthcare Waste Institute Summer Summit, taking place June 11 at the Alston & Bird Washington D.C. offices.
Following the Waste Leadership Summit and the NWRA Annual Awards Gala at the Washington Hilton, this summit offers the perfect opportunity to continue the conversation with a focused, member-driven program.
The HWI Summer Summit is a full-day member meeting dedicated exclusively to HWI and industry-specific healthcare waste priorities. Hosted at Alston & Bird, in Washington, D.C., the program will feature policy updates, in-depth discussions, and meaningful collaboration on the issues shaping our sector.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow members, dive deep into HWI topics, and help drive the future of healthcare waste management. We look forward to seeing you there!
$95 - Early Bird Registration (before June 3)
$140 - Registration (June 4 - June 8)
Be sure to secure your spot early! Registration will close June 8.
Hotel
Stay at the Washington Hilton:
The Waste Leadership Summit room block is available for event attendees with rates starting at $339++. The room block includes availability for booking on the nights of Friday, June 5 – Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Reservation Cutoff Date is May 18, 2026
Rooms are subject to availability, so don’t wait to secure your spot!
Agenda at a glance...
| Time | Name |
|---|---|
| Thursday, June 11, 2026 | |
| 8:00 AM | Building is open for arrival |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Hot and continental breakfast options |
| 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM | HWI welcome antitrust introductions |
| 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Category A Infectious Substances highlights as waste moves through the process |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | The Growth of Vaping Devices Medical Devices with Batteries as a Disposal Concern industry perspective |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Options for Disposal of Vaping Devices Medical Devices with Batteries regulator and government perspective |
| 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | New Patient Health Information PHI standard from CAP and HWI updated HIPAA paper |
| 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM | Policy Committee Brief Policy Updates |
| 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM | Membership open discussions |
| 4:30 PM | Adjourn |
Alston & Bird
950 F St NWWashington, DC 20004
United States