16-17 SEPTEMBER 2026 | ICC SYDNEY
16 – 17 September 2026
Free Event
Exhibition Floor
ReGen’s free speaker program connects Australia’s waste and resource recovery industry with the practical knowledge they need to operate effectively today and stay ahead of what’s coming next.
With 50+ industry-leading speakers across 25+ free expert-led sessions on two stages, the program covers EPA-aligned policy updates, proven case studies and emerging innovations. From council operations to circular innovations, resource recovery technology to organics processing – the sessions deliver actionable insights across every material stream.
Explore the full 2025 program below to see what shaped last year’s conversations and outcomes.
The 2025 program was built around two key stages:
Focused on recovery, recycling, and residuals management, this stage addressed the practical realities of resource stewardship. Through cross-sector conversations and policy updates, the Resource Stage empowered real-world solutions for circular progress.
This stage spotlighted design innovation, systems thinking, policy, and research, helping attendees rethink how circularity is embedded from the start. Sessions explored upstream approaches and featured leading voices shaping Australia’s circular future.
Featured Speakers Include
Barry Cosier
Katherine Featherstone
Matt Genever
Patricia O’Callaghan
Suzanne Toumbourou
Soft Plastic Stewardship Australia
Green Building Council
of Australia (GBCA)
Sustainability Victoria
Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR)
2025 Speaker Program
