2023 MS SWANA Fall Conference

Sponsored by

The Mississippi “Magnolia” Chapter of SWANA invites you to join us on the bluffs of the Mississippi River for the 2023 SWANA Fall Conference at the Natchez Convention Center in historic Natchez, 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 October 10-12, 2023.

AGENDA

Click HERE for the draft agenda.

VENUE

Natchez Convention Center
211 Main Street
Natchez, MS  39120

The conference will be held at the spacious Natchez Convention Center, located within convenient walking distance of the Natchez Grand Hotel, just across Canal Street.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Room blocks have been made available for conference attendees at both the Natchez Grand Hotel, located directly across the street from the conference venue as well as the Hampton Inn and Suites less than a mile down the road.

Natchez Grand Hotel
111 North Broadway Street
Natchez, MS  39120

Rates starting at $135/night + tax, resort fees
Call 601-446-9994 or 1-866-488-0898 and refer to the SWANA group
OR
Go to https://www.natchezgrandhotel.com/ and use code “SWANA23”
to secure your conference block rate.
Room block EXTENDED THROUGH September 20, 2023

Hampton Inn and Suites
627 South Canal Street
Natchez, MS  39120

$129/night +tax, resort fees
Call 601-446-6770
Secure your conference rate by referencing SWANA when making your reservations.
Room block EXTENDED THROUGH September 20, 2023

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 & Waste Management Association (AWMA) members.

ALL REGISTRATION FEES MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO START OF CONFERENCE.
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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.
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• Session Break Sponsor fee is $1,500 and includes additional company name and logo recognition on conference session break promotional materials. Only 3 slots available.
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• Trivia Lunch Sponsor fee is $2,000 and includes additional company name and logo recognition on BBQ Trivia event promotional materials. Only 1 slot available.
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• Clay Shoot Sponsor fee is $2,500 and includes additional company name and logo recognition on Clay Shoot event promotional materials. Only 1 slot available.
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• Meet & Great Sponsor fee is $3,000 and includes additional company name and logo recognition on Meet & Greet promotional materials. Only 1 slot available.
  

EXHIBITORS
Exhibitor fees are based on the selected exhibitor levels (see below for more information). All exhibitors are provided booth space in the exhibit hall to display their products or services and conference admission for two (2) attendees. Exhibitors choosing to send more than 2 individuals may do so at the rate of $400 per additional person.

• Booth Space Only Exhibitor fee is $1000.
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• Outside Truck Exhibitor fee is $1,500 and additionally provides space OUTSIDE the venue for companies desiring to display trucks/equipment. Space availability limited and based on interest.
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• Inside Truck Exhibitor fee is $2,500 and additionally provides space INSIDE the venue for companies desiring to display trucks/equipment. Space availability limited and based on interest.
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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:
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10

EVENING MEET & GREET
Sponsored by K&L Environmental Solutions
Immediately following the first day’s conference sessions, join us right down the street in the High Street District for a Meet & Greet event sponsored by our friends at K&L Environmental Solutions at Little Easy Cafe located at 114 High Street, Natchez, MS  39120.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11

AFTERNOON OPTION 1: TRIVIA LUNCH
After the morning sessions end, come enjoy some local BBQ and showcase your trivia knowledge at the Pig Out Inn located at 116 South Canal Street, Natchez, MS  39120.
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AFTERNOON OPTION 2: CLAY SHOOT & FISH FRY
Clay Shoot Sponsored by River City Hydraulics
Fish Fry Sponsored by Puckett Machinery
Come participate in our classic Natchez clay shoot event! Our friends at Puckett Machinery will be sponsoring a fish fry for lunch. Clay shoot sponsors River City Hydraulics will provide for everything else you need to participate in the shoot, but those willing and able are encouraged to bring your own guns and ammo. Board Member John Junkin welcomes everyone to enjoy this event at his cabin located at 247 Old Highway 84 #1, Natchez, MS  39120.
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NETWORKING COOKOUT – WEDNESDAY EVENING
Sponsored by Pickett Industries
Join us Wednesday evening in the green space behind the Grand Hotel for a cookout sponsored by our friends at Pickett Industries. We’ll have plenty of food, cornhole tournament, other games, door prizes, and plenty of opportunity for networking. The Natchez Grand Hotel is located at 111 South Broadway Street, Natchez, MS  39120.

OTHER INFORMATION

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).