2024 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 2024 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 15-17, 2024.

AGENDA

Draft Agenda Available HERE.

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 $139/night + tax, resort fees
Call 601-446-9994 or 1-866-488-0898 and refer to the SWANA Conference
OR
Go to https://www.natchezgrandhotel.com/ and use code “SWANA24” to secure your conference block rate.

Room block has expired.

ADDITIONAL ROOM BLOCK AVAILABLE!!!

Magnolia Bluffs Casino & Hotel
645 S. Canal Street
Natchez, MS  39120

Rate is $149/night + tax
Call 601-861-4600 and refer to the SWANA Conference.

Room block expires October 8, 2024.

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.

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. (Sponsorships still available!)
• Session Break Sponsor fee is $1,500 and includes additional company name and logo recognition on conference session break promotional materials. (SOLD OUT!)
• Trivia Lunch Sponsor fee is $2,000 and includes additional company name and logo recognition on Trivia Lunch event promotional materials. (SOLD OUT!)
• Meet & Greet Bar Sponsor fee is $2,000 and includes additional company name and logo recognition on Meet & Greet event promotional materials. (SOLD OUT!)
• Clay Shoot Sponsor fee is $2,500 and includes additional company name and logo recognition on Clay Shoot event promotional materials. (SOLD OUT!)
  
• Meet & Greet Sponsor fee is $3,000 and includes additional company name and logo recognition on Meet & Greet promotional materials. (SOLD OUT!)
  

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:

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15

EVENING MEET & GREET
Event Sponsored by Allen Engineering and Science
Bar Sponsored by Burroughs Companies
Join us for a Meet and Greet sponsored by our friends at Allen Engineering and Science with bar sponsored by Burroughs Companies after the conference sessions on Tuesday, October 15, at Rolling River Reloaded at 406 Main St Natchez. Meet some new people and catch up with friends and acquaintances.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16

AFTERNOON OPTION 1: TRIVIA LUNCH
Sponsored by TAG Truck Center
After the morning sessions end, TAG Truck Center is sponsoring a Trivia Lunch, so come enjoy some local BBQ and showcase your trivia knowledge at the Pig Out Inn located at 116 South Canal Street, Natchez, MS  39120.

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 sponsored by River City Hydraulics complete with a fish fry for lunch sponsored by Puckett Machinery. Participants will be provided with everything needed for 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.

NETWORKING BLOCK PARTY – WEDNESDAY EVENING
Event Sponsored by Pickett Industries
Bar Sponsored by K&L Environmental Solutions
Join us Wednesday evening for a block party sponsored by Pickett Industries with bar sponsored by K&L Environmental Solutions. Come enjoy great food, games with prizes, drawings for door prizes, and plenty of fellowship time with your fellow attendees, speakers, exhibitors and sponsors. The event will take place along the Bluff Park right outside the Natchez Grand Hotel at 111 South Broadway St, 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 Shea Mask at 662-837-2384 (shea@resdisposal.com).