Wales continues to drive up recycling rates and push boundaries in the circularity of resources and waste, whilst navigating the realities of day-to-day waste handling. We return to Cardiff for Resource Conference Cymru 2026, and explore how we can optimise infrastructures to support wider sustainability and climate targets.

Date: Wednesday 25th March 2026
Time: 09:30 - 16:00
Venue: Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground, Cardiff, CF11 9XR
CPD? Yes 
Cost: CIWM Members - £178.86 + VAT 
           Non-members - £256.08 + VAT
           Conference Ticket & Membership bundle (includes a CIWM Affiliate Membership from the date of the Conference until 31st December 2026) - £287.78 + VAT 

Resource Conference Cymru 2026 will shine a light on the current status of the resource and waste sector in Wales, from top-level policy updates to the practicalities impacting local authorities today.

Across the agenda, we will explore key policy changes and what they mean for the sector, and highlighting the statistics and roles that have secured Wales' position in global Recycling rankings; 
     - Roadmapping the future: how policies like DRS & DWT and technologies like AI support the sector's preparation for the future
     - Sustainable inspiration: how the waste and resource sector can learn from other industries building circularity into their operations
     - Continuing progressive action: moving beyond recycling into reuse and circular hierarchy, and how England's Circular Taskforce will impact Wales
     - Managing supply chains: how Wales can look to optimise materials within waste streams, including plastics, films and aggregates 

As industries push for sustainable innovations and solutions to support Wales and beyond, we are excited to bring the sector's leading voices, along with fresh perspectives, together in March, as we mobilise efforts to move Wales beyond recycling with the aim of a zero-waste future. 


**If you work for a CIWM Affiliated Organisation, please note you can benefit from 10% off of standard ticket prices. Please contact the events team via events@ciwm.co.uk to redeem this offer. 

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