Three days of networking, learning and engaging

Schedule

PLEASE NOTE: Sessions/activities listed in BLUE are specific to the Plastics Recycling Conference. Sessions/activities listed in PURPLE are specific to the Textile Recovery Summit. Sessions/activities listed in ORANGE are common to both the Plastics Recycling Conference and the Textile Recovery Summit.

Mon, March 24

7:00 AM–3:30 PM
EXHIBITOR SETUP

7:00 AM–6:30 PM | Exhibit Hall
REGISTRATION OPEN

7:00 AM–3:30 PM
EXHIBITOR SETUP

9:45 AM–11:00 AM | Potomac C
CONCURRENT WORKSHOP: Navigating Global EPR: A Roadmap for National and Multinational Brands

9:45 AM–11:00 AM | Potomac D
CONCURRENT WORKSHOP: Reimagining PCR Procurement: Building Industry Capacity and Exploring Alternative Strategies

11:00 AM–11:15 AM | Potomac Foyer
BREAK

11:15 AM–12:30 PM | Potomac C
CONCURRENT SESSION: Leveraging Technology for Lifecycle Traceability

11:15 AM–12:30 PM | Potomac D
CONCURRENT WORKSHOP: Shaping the Future of Recycled Plastics: Trends and Forecasts

12:30 PM–1:45 PM
LUNCH

12:45 PM–1:45 PM | Potomac C
LUNCH & LEARN: Overcoming Logistics Challenges in Recycled Material Transport

1:45 PM–3:30 PM | Potomac A-B
APR RECYCLING LEADERSHIP AWARDS/OPENING PLENARY: The Role of Durables in Advancing the Plastics Recycling Market

2:15 PM–3:45 PM | National Harbor 3
TEXTILES WORKSHOP: “Break a Bale” and Sort

2:15 PM–3:45 PM | National Harbor 2
TEXTILES WORKSHOP: Accelerating Circularity - Recycling Trials (Cotton and Poly)

3:30 PM–4:00 PM | Potomac Foyer
BREAK

4:00 PM–5:00 PM | Potomac D
CONCURRENT SESSION: Advancing Common Design Principles for Recyclability

4:00 PM–5:00 PM | Potomac C
CONCURRENT SESSION: Policy Trends: Shaping the Future of Recycling

4:00 PM–5:00 PM | National Harbor 3
REMARKS FROM CONGRESSWOMAN PINGREE

5:00 PM–6:30 PM | Exhibit Hall
FIRST TIMERS MEET & GREET IN WELCOME RECEPTION

5:00 PM–6:30 PM | Exhibit Hall
RECEPTION AND OPENING OF EXHIBIT HALL

Tues, March 25

Wed, March 26

7:30 AM–10:00 AM
REGISTRATION OPEN | Exhibit Hall

8:00 AM–9:00 AM
BREAKFAST

8:00 AM–9:00 AM |
National Harbor 2-3
BREAKFAST SESSION: Women in Circularity: Leading the Charge for a Sustainable Future

8:00 AM–12:00 PM
EXHIBIT HALL OPEN

9:00 AM–9:15 AM | Exhibit Hall
BREAK

9:15 AM–10:15 AM | Potomac D
CONCURRENT SESSION: Investment Trends in the Circular Economy: Insights and Strategies from Corporates and Investors

9:15 AM–10:15 AM | Potomac C
CONCURRENT SESSION: Navigating the Future of Plastics and Textiles Recycling: Challenges and Opportunities

10:15 AM–10:45 AM | Exhibit Hall
BREAK

10:45 AM–12:00 PM | Potomac A-B
CLOSING PLENARY: Revitalizing Residential Recycling: Overcoming Barriers and Driving Progress

7:30 AM–6:30 PM
REGISTRATION OPEN | Exhibit Hall

8:00 AM–9:00 AM
BREAKFAST

8:00 AM–6:30 PM
EXHIBIT HALL OPEN

8:00 AM–8:45 AM | Potomac C
FEATURED SESSION: Transforming Waste into Art: A Live Demonstration with Mbongeni Buthelezi

8:45 AM–9:45 AM |
National Harbor 2-3
TEXTILES INNOVATION STAGE: Spotlight on Innovators

9:00 AM–10:00 AM | Potomac A-B
PLENARY: It’s 2025: Have We Met Our Goals? Why Haven’t We? Overcoming Obstacles and Accelerating Progress for Brands

10:00 AM–10:15 AM | Exhibit Hall
BREAK

10:00 AM–11:00 AM |
National Harbor 2-3
TEXTILES SESSION: Exporters/Processors - Global Perspectives on Secondhand Clothing

10:15 AM–11:15 AM | Potomac C
CONCURRENT SESSION: Unlocking Partnerships to Drive Film Recycling Forward

10:15 AM–11:15 AM | Potomac D
CONCURRENT SESSION: Unpacking Modeling Analysis for the Circular Economy

11:15 AM–11:30 AM | Exhibit Hall
BREAK

11:30 AM–12:30 PM | Potomac A-B
PLENARY: Trade Policy and Tariffs: The Impact on Plastic Recycling

11:30AM–12:30PM |
National Harbor 2-3
TEXTILES SESSION: Partnerships for Scale: Closing the Gap Between Supply and Demand

12:45 PM–1:45 PM
LUNCH & EXHIBIT HALL

1:00 PM–2:00 PM | Potomac C
LUNCH & LEARN: Insights from the APR Recycling Leadership Award Winners: Pioneering Progress in Recycling and Sustainable Packaging

1:30 PM–2:30 PM |
National Harbor 2-3
TEXTILES SESSION: How Sorting Tech Enables Circularity

2:00 PM–2:15 PM | Exhibit Hall
BREAK

2:15 PM–3:15 PM | Potomac C
CONCURRENT SESSION: From Waste to High Quality: Making PP Food-Grade - A Full Value Chain Perspective

2:15 PM–3:15 PM | Potomac D
CONCURRENT SESSION: The Evolving Legal Landscape for Plastics

2:45 PM–3:45 PM |
National Harbor 2-3
TEXTILES POLICY STAGE: Exploring Textile EPR

3:15 PM–3:45 PM | Exhibit Hall
BREAK

3:45 PM–5:00 PM | Potomac A-B
PLENARY: Resin Markets: The Big Picture View

4:00 PM–5:00 PM |
National Harbor 2-3
TEXTILES PLENARY: Standards, Innovation and Circular Economy Solutions in Textile Recycling and Innovation Awards Ceremony

5:00 PM–6:30 PM | Exhibit Hall
RECEPTION

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