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Ad submission deadline has been extended to June 5.
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
MONDAY – JUNE 12
9:00 AM– 4 PM Tour of GDB Recycled Paint Manufacturing Facility (includes bus from hotel and lunch)
6:00 PM Early Welcome Reception
TUESDAY – JUNE 13
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Conference Registration & Exhibitor Set Up
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Arrival Light Refreshment, Coffee, Tea
10:00 AM – 11:15 PM Welcome and Plenary Session
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Concurrent Sessions
12:45 AM – 1:45 PM Awards Lunch and Annual Meeting
2:00 AM – 3:00 PM Concurrent Sessions 2
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM Concurrent Sessions 3
5:00 PM Exhibit Hall Closed
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Silent Auction, Social Event at Medici
WEDNESDAY – JUNE 14
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Conference Registration
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Hot Breakfast Buffet in Exhibit Hall
8:30 AM – Noon Exhibit Hall Open
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM Concurrent Sessions 5
10:45 AM—11:00 AM Mini Break—Visit Exhibitors
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Concurrent Sessions 6
12:15 PM Box Lunch and Board Bus for Tour
12:30 PM – 4:00 PM Choice of Tours – Midwest Fiber/Rose Rock Industries Bus Tour and Campus Sustainability Walking Tour
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsoring or exhibiting is the most effective way to build recognition for your business or program. As a sponsor or exhibitor, your support will assist in ensuring a highly successful conference, while enabling you to market your company or organization to 300 anticipated attendees throughout Illinois and the Midwest.
Each sponsorship level provides a multitude of benefits that allow you to showcase your organization, products and services, with great opportunities to interact with attendees. Exhibitor information and sponsorship levels include the following:
Platinum Sponsor – $7,500
Limit 1 – Double Booth in preferred location
Up to 20 Full Conference Registrations
Full Page Program Ad, On-Site Signage Premiere Website Listing, Newsletter feature, and social media recognition
Gold Sponsor – $5,000
Booth in preferred location,
Up to 10 Full Conference Registrations
Half Page Program Ad, On-Site Signage Premiere Website Listing, Newsletter, and social media recognition
Silver Sponsor – $2,500
Exhibit Booth
Up to 3 Full Conference Registrations
Quarter Page Ad in Program, On-Site
Signage, Premiere Website Listing,
Newsletter, and social media recognition
Bronze Sponsor – $1,500
Exhibit Booth and One Full Conference
Registration, Business Card Program Ad, On-Site Signage, Newsletter, and social media recognition
Gift Sponsor – $850
Provide gifts for attendees with your logo
Includes 1 full registration and listing in conference brochure and newsletter
Monday Evening – $1,200
Limit 2 – Up to 2 Conference Registrations, Program Listing, On-Site Signage Website, Newsletter, and social media recognition
Tuesday Dinner & Silent Auction – $2,200
(Proceeds fund scholarship program)
Limit 2 – Up to 3 Conference Registrations, Program Listing, On-Site Signage Website, Newsletter, and social media recognition
Awards Luncheon – $1,400
Limit 2 – Up to 2 Conference Registrations, Program Listing, On-Site Signage Website, Newsletter, and social media recognition
Hot Breakfast – $1,800
Limit 1 – A Full Conference Registration,
Program Listing, On-Site Signage Website, Newsletter, and social media recognition
Box Lunch & Tours – $1,300
Limit 2 – A Full Conference Registration,
Program Listing, On-Site Signage Website, Newsletter, and social media recognition
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
Before May 15: $625 Member
$675 Non-Member
On or After May 15: $750 Member
$800 Non-Member
Member Rate applies to any current member in good standing of IRF. Basic exhibitor fees are all-inclusive and entitle one company representative from your organization to attend sessions, receive conference registration materials, meals, and a listing in the exhibitor section of the conference program. Registration for extra booth staff is available.
EXHIBIT HOURS
Offering 11 hours of Booth Time
Introductions at Silent Auction
EXHIBIT HALL SET UP
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
9:00 am – 9:45 am
EXHIBIT HALL MOVE OUT
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Opportunity to Donate to Auction for additional promotion opportunity
SILENT AUCTION
Participating in the Silent Auction is a great way to maximize face time with conference attendees.
Auction items are valued at $25 or more. The item(s) you donate will be placed at your booth during exhibit hours with the final auction during the Tuesday evening dinner.
Auction sheets will be provided.
Silent Auction proceeds go toward educational initiatives and the IRF scholarship fund.
CONFERENCE PROGRAM ADVERTISINGAdvertisements in the conference program can be purchased for an additional fee: Art must be camera ready and received by May 15. |
ATTENDEE INFORMATION
Attendees will be offered presentations from respected and notable professionals on a variety of topics impacting the reuse, recycling and composting sectors in Illinois and around the globe.
Attendee Registration
Includes Full Conference Registration, Tours, and Evening Social Events
$ 250 Member
$ 325 Non-Member
Late Fee
A $30 late fee will be charged for registration after May 31, 2023
Payment
Payment options include on-line registration through our website using credit cards.
Checks are also accepted. Please mail a week in advance to allow for postal time. Website: www.IllinoisRecycles.org
Mail to:
IRF—Attention Conference
P.O. Box 411
Geneva, IL 60134
PLENARY SESSION SPEAKERS
Alec Cooley, Busch Systems & NRC Board Member
Michelle Metzler, Recycling Partnership
Garth Hickle, RRS Signalfire Group
Session Topics Include
- Market Updates on Curbside Recyclables
- EPR Legislation on Paint
- Packaging EPR Efforts
- Educating Residents & Students
- C&D and Carpet Markets
- Electronics: Commercial & Residential
- Compost Markets & Food Scrap
- Food Service #6 Ban Effort & Recycling
- Battery Issues & Possible Solutions
- Latest update on PFAs
- Reuse Markets (non-textile)
- Campus Sustainability Challenges
- EPA Inspections
- Textile Recycling and Tracking
- Scrap Metal Markets
Session Schedule
| Monday, June 12 | |
| 9:00 AM | Bus Tour to GDB International Paint Recycling Facility |
| 6:00 PM | Early Welcome Reception |
| Tuesday, June 13 | |
| 9:00 AM | Registration Opens |
| 10:00 – 11:15 AM | Welcome & Plenary Session |
| 11:15 AM | Exhibit Hall Opens |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Curbside Material Markets & Glass |
| Sustainability Efforts for Corporations & Colleges | |
| Bans & Fees | |
| 12:45 – 1:45 PM | Awards Luncheon and Annual Meeting |
| 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Packaging EPR Efforts |
| Electronics Update | |
| PFAS: Latest Update | |
| 3:15 – 4:15 PM | Curbside Education |
| Composting | |
| Recycling Difficult Items – Batteries | |
| 5:30 PM | Silent Auction and Social Event at Medici Restaurant |
| Wednesday, June 14 | |
| 8:00 AM | Registration Opens |
| Hot Breakfast Buffet Opens | |
| Exhibit Hall Opens | |
| 9:15 – 10:15 AM | Items Lurking in Your Basement |
| Hard to Recycle Plastics | |
| Textiles & Mattress Recycling | |
| 10:45 – 11:00 AM | Break – Visit Exhibits |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Meds and Sharps |
| C & D and Carpet Markets | |
| What to Expect When You Get Inspected | |
| Noon | Box Lunch |
| 12:30 – 4:00 PM | Bus Tour to Midwest Fiber and Rose Rock Industries |
| Walking Campus Sustainability Tour |
TOURS
GDB Paint Recycling Tour
Campus Compost Walking Tour
Midwest Fiber with Robotics MRF and Rose Rock Plastics Recycling Tour
Concurrent Sessions and tours are subject to change.
CONFERENCE LOCATION
Illinois State University
Bone Student Center
200 N. University St.
Normal, IL 61761
Parking is available for $1 per hour.
| Hotel Near Conference Center
Hyatt Place Bloomington/Normal 200 Broadway Ave Normal, IL 61761
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This hotel is in the heart of Normal, near the train station, featuring EV charging and many sustainability features. This is a short walk to the Bone Center at Illinois State University where the conference is being held.
Parking is Free for Hotel Guests Parking at ISU Bone Student Center is a $1 per hour. |
Map of immediate area
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