2026 NYSACC Conference on the Environment

What to expect

NYSACC and the Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board present a full-day conference on zero waste, environmental conservation, sustainable infrastructure, and emerging technology. Environmental professionals, municipal leaders, researchers, students, advocates, nonprofit leaders, and technology innovators can attend presentations on recycling technology, composting and organics, microplastics, textile recovery, environmental data, and circular systems. Registration includes conference programming, the Innovation Pavilion, networking opportunities, lunch, refreshments, and conference materials. Advance Eventbrite registration is required.

Good to know

• General admission $175; NYSACC members $150; students $50. Advance registration required.
• Cornell Tech is a modern campus. Guests requiring specific accessibility accommodations should contact the conference organizers in advance to confirm arrangements.
• No specific age restriction advertised. Student registration is available.
• Environmental professionals, conservation commissioners, municipal leaders, sustainability advocates, researchers, students, nonprofit organizations, recycling and waste management professionals, and environmental technology innovators.
• Your Eventbrite registration confirmation, identification, a reusable water bottle, and business cards or other networking materials. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for attendees participating in October 29 field experiences.
• The October 30 conference is held indoors at Cornell Tech. October 29 field experiences may involve outdoor activities and are subject to organizer updates regarding weather, safety, or other operational considerations.

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