2023 MS SWANA Spring Conference

Sponsored by

The Mississippi “Magnolia” Chapter of SWANA invites you to join us back on the MS Gulf Coast for the 2023 SWANA Spring Conference at the IP Casino Resort Spa in Biloxi, MS. The conference will offer attendees a chance to learn from experts in the industry and regulatory communities on topics that deal with the technical, practical, and regulatory aspects of safe and successful solid waste management. There will also be several opportunities to network with our sponsors, exhibitors, and other attendees. The conference will be held April 4-6, 2023.

FINAL AGENDA AVAILABLE HERE

VENUE & ACCOMMODATIONS

IP Casino Resort Spa
850 Bayview Ave
Biloxi, MS  39530

The conference will be held at the IP Casino Resort Spa. Conference attendees can reserve rooms at the IP under the special room block rate of $85.99/night + tax/resort fees. Room block expires March 1, 2023.

Make your reservations by calling 1-888-946-2847, Option 1 or make them online at www.ipbiloxi.com/groups.

Group Name: SWANA MS 2023 Spring Conference

Group Code: SWAD23C

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

Conference registration fees for SWANA members* are $400 and covers attendance for all conference sessions as well as all networking activities during the conference. Registration for non-members is $450. Additional attendees from companies registered as a sponsor or exhibitor may attend for $400/person.

*Member rate applies to SWANA members (regardless of which chapter) as well as Air and Waste Management Association (AWMA) members.

ALL REGISTRATION FEES MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO START OF CONFERENCE.

Student Attendance
Attention, full-time college students! If you’d like to learn more about the SWANA organization as well as the solid waste management industry and its potential job opportunities, you’re invited to participate in our conference free of charge. Just click the button below to register, and you’ll have access to the conference sessions, exhibitor’s hall, and networking events and only be responsible for hotel accommodations and meals not already provided as part of the conference and events.

EXHIBITOR AND SPONSOR REGISTRATION

SPONSORS
Sponsor fees are based on the selected sponsorship levels (see below for more information) and include conference admission for one attendee, recognition throughout the program and on all printed materials. Sponsors choosing to send more than 1 individual may do so at the rate of $400 per additional person.

• Magnolia Sponsor fee is $1000.
• Session Break Sponsor fee is $1,500 and includes company name and logo recognition on conference session break promotional materials. Only 3 slots available.
• Breakfast Sponsor fee is $2,000 and includes company name and logo recognition on conference breakfast promotional materials. Only 2 slots available.
• Meet & Great Sponsor fee is $3,000 and includes company name and logo recognition on Meet and Greet promotional materials. Only 1 slot available.

EXHIBITORS
Exhibit space will be available for companies who desire to display their products or services. The registration fee for exhibit space and conference admission for two (2) attendees, is $1,000.00. Exhibitors choosing to send more than 2 individuals may do so at the rate of $400 per additional person.

ALL REGISTRATION FEES MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO START OF CONFERENCE.

NETWORKING EVENTS

We’re happy to continue to offer our attendees networking opportunities which are included in your registration fee. These are great opportunities to connect with other conference attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors. Events are subject to change, but the tentative events are as follows:

NETWORKING MEET AND GREET – TUESDAY, APRIL 4
Hosted by Waste Connections
Head downstairs after the sessions end on Tuesday afternoon to the Chill Lounge by the front entrance to meet some new people and catch up with friends and acquaintances.

NETWORKING BBQ – WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5
Hosted by Pickett Industries and K&L Environmental Solutions
What better way to follow up conference sessions than with some delicious BBQ and comradery. Join us Wednesday after the morning sessions for lunch, cornhole tournament, and door prizes at The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint located at 7501 MS-57, Ocean Springs, MS 39565.

View our cancellation and reimbursement policy.

If you have any questions about conference registration, exhibits, sponsorships, hotel accommodations, or the conference in general, please contact Doug Wiggins at 662-488-6981 (DWiggins@trpdd.com).