The IRC's 2021 Virtual Conference

Theme - Reimagining the 3 Rs: Resources, Responsibility, & Resiliency

Mark your calendars for June 8-10: the IRC’s Annual Conference is virtual again! We had an amazing turnout last year and are excited to be hosting another conference that is 100% virtual.
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In alignment with the conference theme, the IRC is focusing on a number of topics (listed below) to guide the education sessions. The IRC is particularly interested in speaker proposals which address one or more of these topics; if you know of a person who would be an excellent speaker on these topics, please forward this to them or reach out to Marla Cherney at [email protected].

Featuring:

  • 25+ speakers
  • 9 LIVE, interactive Educational or Networking Sessions (3 per day on June 8,  9 and 10)
  • 5 PRE-RECORDED educational sessions to watch at your convenience beginning June 7
  • Fun and interactive Networking and Exhibit Hall sessions via the REMO platform
  • Real-time Q&A with LIVE session Speakers
  • Complimentary Conference Pint Glass shipped directly to your home - register before May 31 to ensure you’ll have your glass for the Premier Exhibit Hall Happy Hour Networking Session on June 8!

Call for Speaker Proposals

We are now requesting speaker proposals for the 2021 Virtual Conference, utilizing a combination of live and pre-recorded sessions. Speakers of all ages, backgrounds, experience levels, and organizational/company affiliations are encouraged to submit proposals. If interested, fill out the speaker proposal submission form and send to IRC Program Manager, Marla Cherney, at [email protected].

Speaker proposals are due by 5pm on March 12, 2021.
Submit Your Speaker Proposal

Education Session Topics

  • Keynote: All IN this Together: Now is the Critical Time for Collaboration
  • Becoming Circular: How Circular Cities are Leading on the Circular Economy
  • State and Federal Policy Update
  • Understanding Environmental Racism
  • Making the Connection: Environmental Education is Urgent + MRP Demo
  • Glass Recovery Summit
  • Strategies to Reduce Residential Organic Waste
  • Driving the Circular Economy: Designing for the Built Environment
  • Virtual Tour: Circular Charlotte’s Innovation Barn
  • Circular Economy for the Circle City: Benefits for the Entire State
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Main Event Sponsors

Keynote Speaker: Cheryl Coleman

Cheryl T. Coleman is the Vice President for Sustainability at The Institute for Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI). Cheryl has over 30 years of experience in materials management.
With multiple disruptions to the recycling industry in recent years, it is more critical than ever for intentional and strategic collaboration between government, private industry, state recycling organizations, and research institutions. Climate urgency is driving increased capital investment into circular economy infrastructure.
Now more than ever, Indiana has a time-sensitive opportunity to leverage knowledge and capital for the highest and best investments into our recycling infrastructure. Cheryl will discuss how to make this collaboration happen in Indiana in her session titled, All IN this Together: Now is the Critical Time for Collaboration.
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Schedule at a Glance

We’ve got three days full of networking opportunities, live educational content, and pre-recorded sessions, which you can access the week of the Conference. Take a look at our schedule to see what time events will be taking place.

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Exhibit Hall

Back by popular demand - Virtual Exhibit Hall and Networking Sessions using the Remo.co platform. Network, mingle, and learn by moving between virtual “tables” to chat and connect in real-time video.

Practice Sessions for Exhibitors and all Conference attendees will be held from 3-5pm on:

  • Thursday, May 20
  • Thursday, May 27
  • Thursday, June 3
  • Monday, June 7
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Student Scholars Program

Sponsored by:

The Indiana Recycling Coalition’s Student Scholars Program provides a valuable professional development opportunity for Indiana college students by connecting them to professionals in the waste, recycling, and circular economy industries. By attending the IRC’s Annual Conference for free, Student Scholars:

  • Experience high-level speakers, panels and presentations to deepen their understanding of sustainability and the circular economy

  • Participate in networking opportunities to expand their professional network

  • Gain exposure to individuals from a wide range of sectors to increase their knowledge of careers in sustainability

Sponsor this Program
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Sponsor the Conference

When you become a sponsor of the IRC’s Conference, you play a crucial role in helping us strengthen the circular economy in Indiana. You are also recognized as a leader by industry peers, the general public, and potential clients.

There are a wide variety of exposure opportunities, and sponsorship levels range from $15,000 to as low as $1,500. Reserve your sponsorship spot by contacting Allyson Mitchell at [email protected].

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