
CIWM Cymru: Christmas Lunch & Technical Seminar
Date: Friday 28 November 2025
Venue: The Coal Exchange Hotel, Cardiff, CF10 5FQ
Cost: CIWM Member (Individual Ticket) - £55 (incl. VAT)
Non-Member (Individual Ticket) - £65 (incl. VAT)
Table of 10 - £700 (+ VAT)
Half table (5 persons) - £350 (+ VAT)
Programme:
9:30 – Registration and Coffee
10:00 – Technical Event
12:15 – Break
13:00 – Lunch Served
The morning session will feature a highly engaging technical panel discussion to include:
- Emma Hallett (WRAP) – Flexible collections
- Warren Steele (Vermeer Corporation) – Machinery and alternative fuels
- Lucy Hoggins (Resilience Sustainable Solutions) - Integrating recycled content into plastic wrappings
- Becky Favager (Natural Resources Wales) – Upcoming regulatory updates for 2026
- Rebecca Colley-Jones – Cylchol Project: NW Wales circular initiative
- Sophie Walker (Dsposal) – Data software in waste
- Andy Rees PhD, OBE (Welsh Government)
The session will be chaired by CIWM’s Immediate Past President, Tim Walker and promises to be an invaluable opportunity to learn, connect, reflect, and share perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping our industry.
Whether you are looking to connect with peers, stay updated on developments or simply celebrate the season with colleagues - this is an event not be missed!
With thanks to our event sponsor, Vermeer UK.