GOING CIRCULAR
With only 4.6% of materials across the country currently being circular, and an ambitious goal to double this by 2035, it is vital that all areas of industry, the community and government come together and play their part in transitioning Australia to a truly circular economy. We must be proactive at a local, state, and national level to ensure that the life and value of materials are maximised and carbon is minimised. It is time to challenge the status quo - to make real progress, we must deliver a fundamental shift across society to reduce the demand for raw materials, think differently about design, and encourage reuse and repair through responsible production and consumption.
Under the theme 'Going Circular' the 2026 ENVIRO Conference (#2026ENVIRO) will spotlight the successes, realise the opportunities, and discuss the systems thinking and action required to genuinely pivot the supply chain away from linear thinking to circular action.
Highlights include:
- A range of local and international keynotes, including former Chief Executive of Zero Waste Scotland, Iain Gulland, pioneer and facilitator of the Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024, the primary legislation driving Scotland's transition to a circular economy.
- Six (6) concurrent sessions including international case studies, CE insights, and examples of CE in practice with dedicated sessions on design; repair, share + reuse, recycling, and regeneration.
- Opportunities for networking at one of two (2) social functions - pre-conference networking drinks, and the official conference dinner at The Drive, a new, state-of-the-art venue situated in the vibrant heart of the Riverbank precinct.
- A range of industry sponsors and exhibitors supporting and showcasing local innovation in the circular, waste and resource recovery industries.
View the full #2026ENVIRO conference program here.
YP SCHOLARSHIP
WMRR's Young Professionals (YPs) Scholarship Program offers members aged 36 and under the opportunity to attend and present at one of WMRR's two (2) national conferences in 2026, with all expenses related to travel and conference registration covered as part of the scholarship.
Applications for the 2026 ENVIRO Conference have closed. Applicants will be notified of the outcome in writing by Friday, 29 May 2026.
SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsor or exhibit at the 2026 ENVIRO Conference and give your organisation the opportunity to interact with a wide range of industry professionals, gain exposure and help raise awareness of your business, products and/or services. Become involved and benefit from access to delegates from all levels of government and peak providers from within the waste and resource recovery industry.
For more information and/or to discuss sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, contact [email protected].
Download a copy of the prospectus here.
2026 ENVIRO AWARDS
The ENVIRO Awards have been designed to acknowledge and celebrate those in the field that are leading the charge in bringing a circular economy to life in Australia. They aim to identify and reward people, organisations and projects that exemplar the three (3) circular economy principles of designing out and eliminating waste and pollution; circulating products and materials at their highest value for longer; and regenerating nature. Quite simply, they shine a spotlight on those that are genuinely using less, maximising resources, mitigating carbon and making lasting change for the community, business and the planet! The three (3) awards are:
Applications have closed. Winners will be announced at the official conference dinner at The Drive on Tuesday, 23 June 2026.
VENUES & ACCOMMODATION
Adelaide Convention Centre
The Adelaide Convention Centre, conveniently located in the heart of the city, is just 7kms from Adelaide airport and central to everything Adelaide has to offer. The Panorama Rooms are located on the Upper Level West of the Centre, with views of the beautiful Riverbank Promenade and Adelaide Oval. Enter the Centre via the main entrance on North Terrace, and follow the signs to make your way to the Panorama Rooms, or download a copy of the full venue map for more detail.
How to get to there
The Drive
The official conference dinner will be hosted at The Drive on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. Located in the vibrant heart of the Riverbank precinct, The Drive is Adelaide's only open-aired undercover music, sporting, events and function venue.
The Drive is a just short walk from the Adelaide Convention Centre across the Riverbank Precinct Footbridge and easily accessible via public transport. For more information on how to get there click here.
Accommodation
There is a wide variety of accommodation suited to all budgets within walking distance of convention centre. For more information and to search for options around the centre visit the Experience Adelaide website.
REGISTRATION
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Members |
Non-
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Speakers |
| Full Registration |
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$1,350 |
$1,800 |
$1050 |
| 2 Day |
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$1,150 |
$1,550 |
$850 |
| 1 Day |
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$600 |
$800 |
$450 |
| Conference Dinner |
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$200 |
$230 |
$200 |
| Welcome Function |
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$90 |
$110 |
$90 |
Prices are in Australian dollars and inclusive of GST. A conference registration include access to all sessions on the day/s registered, catering (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea), and access to speaker presentations post-conference. A full registration includes the pre-conference welcome function, 2-day conference and the official conference dinner.
Please note:
- Payment is via credit card at the time of registration, or choose to 'pay later' and you'll receive an invoice. A 1.3% merchant fee applies to all card payments.
- Cancellations must be notified in writing to WMRR at [email protected]. Cancellations received on or prior to the 9 June 2026 will receive a refund less 10% administration charge. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations received after 9 June 2026, however substitutions within organisations are welcome at any time without penalty. The same rules apply to cancellations due to COVID-19.
- Late fees apply from 16 June 2026.
- Delegate information will be shared with conference sponsors and exhibitors. If you do not want to share your contact details please contact us at [email protected]
For all conference enquiries email the Events Manager at [email protected] or contact the national office on 02 8746 5000 or email [email protected]