2025 SWANA FL Summer Conference
Dates
07/20/2025 - 07/22/2025
Location
Hilton Orlando
6001 Destination Parkway
Orlando, FL 32819
The premier solid waste conference and tradeshow in the southeast – the SWANA FL 2025 Summer Conference – will be held July 20-22, 2025, at the Hilton Orlando. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with some of the best minds in the solid waste industry, earn continuing education hours and enjoy the excitement of International Drive. Make plans to join your colleagues at Synergy 2025: This One is Going to be Epic!
Our program committee is developing an interesting and educational agenda of sessions and speakers who will discuss the latest developments in the solid waste industry. This will be an excellent time to share with and learn from your peers. For industry suppliers and service providers, this is a great opportunity to showcase your company’s products and services. Be sure to mark your calendar and make plans to attend. Register today!
Event Description: This multi-day conference will include general sessions on best practices in the solid waste management profession, an exhibit hall, networking events, and more.
Who Should Attend: Local, state and municipal government solid waste directors, managers, regulators, operators and coordinators; in addition to private sector consulting engineers and suppliers of materials and equipment used in the management of solid waste.
Preliminary Schedule of Events (updated 4.16.25)
| REGISTRATION FEES | Received by June 20, 2025 |
Received after June 20, 2025 |
SWANA Members:
| Full Conference – Sunday/Monday/Tuesday | $425 | $475 |
| Single Day – Monday | $325 | $375 |
| Single Day – Tuesday | $275 | $325 |
| Exhibitor (includes 8’ x 10’ booth & 1 full conference registration) | $925 | $975 |
Non Members:
| Full Conference – Sunday/Monday/Tuesday | $575 | $625 |
| Single Day – Monday | $425 | $475 |
| Single Day – Tuesday | $375 | $425 |
| Exhibitor (includes 8’ x 10’ booth & 1 full conference registration) | $1125 | $1175 |
Other:
| Speaker – Full Conference – Sunday/Monday/Tuesday | $375 | $425 |
| Speaker – Single Day – Monday | $275 | $325 |
| Speaker – Single Day – Tuesday | $225 | $275 |
| Young Professional (under 35), Retired Member and Regulatory Agency | $350 | $400 |
| Student | Complimentary | |
Join SWANA and save! One of the benefits of membership is discounted conference registration. Members pay only $425 for full conference registration. That’s $150 off the early-bird fee! Click HERE for membership details and sign up today.
MEALS
Full conference registration includes welcome reception on Sunday; breakfast, lunch and dinner on Monday; and breakfast and lunch on Tuesday. Single day registration includes meals scheduled on that day only.
EXHIBIT HALL
8’ x 10’ booths are available to showcase your products and/or services. Each exhibit registration includes one full-conference registration. Booths are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Take advantage of this opportunity to network with Florida’s solid waste directors, managers, engineers, consultants and other decision makers.
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Note: The registration deadline for exhibitors to be included in participant materials is June 27, 2025.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
By actively supporting this event, your organization will benefit by strengthening its prominence as a leader in the solid waste industry, by enhancing your product awareness, by increasing your brand recognition and by increasing your sales and marketing outreach capabilities.
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Note: The registration deadline for sponsors to be included in participant materials is June 27, 2025. Conference registration is only included with the $4,000+ sponsorship packages. If you plan to attend the conference, and are not selecting one of those exclusive sponsorships, please register separately.
HOTEL INFORMATION
The SWANA FL 2025 Summer Conference will be held at the Hilton Orlando. A block of rooms is available for participants who wish to stay over. To make your reservation, click HERE or contact the hotel directly at 1-888-488-3509 to receive the discounted rate of $229 per night. Be sure to mention SWANA’s July Program or use the code SWA to receive this great rate, which is available until June 28, 2025. Reserve your room today!
Hilton Orlando
6001 Destination Parkway
Orlando, FL 32819
Self-parking has been discounted to $17.50 per day for our group.
The $40 daily resort fee is optional (not mandatory) for our attendees. Should you want to take advantage of the benefits provided by the resort fee, please inquire when you check in.
SCAM WARNING: It has been brought to our attention that unauthorized hotel/travel solicitations are being sent to many of our members. These solicitations are not endorsed by or affiliated with SWANA FL, and these companies have no approval to represent themselves as such. Please only book directly with the Hilton Orlando. Email [email protected] if you receive or have any questions regarding an unfamiliar solicitation.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Attendees can earn PDHs toward their SWANA recertification and State of Florida continuing education requirements for operators by attending the conference. Professional Engineers will have the opportunity to earn continuing education course hours. Please be sure to stop by the registration desk for the necessary paperwork.
GUEST MEAL TICKETS
Guest meal tickets are available for the Sunday welcome reception ($50), Monday lunch ($50), Monday dinner ($75) and Tuesday lunch ($50). Tickets can be purchased during the online registration process.
REFUND POLICY
Refunds, less $25 processing fee, will be issued upon receipt of written request by July 4, 2025. Due to meal guarantees, no refunds will be issued after July 4, 2025, and we will invoice for no-shows who do not cancel by July 4, 2025. Please email requests for refunds and cancellations to [email protected].
