When and where will the 2026 Organics Recycling Conference be held?

When:

June 9 -10, 2026

Where:

Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Hotel
623 Union Street
Nashville, TN 37219

What time does the show start?

Registration will open on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. CT with a Meet & Greet Reception. Registration will re-open on Wednesday, June 10 at 7:30 a.m. CT with sessions beginning at 8:30 a.m. CT.

When/Where do I receive my badge and show materials?

Registration credentials can be picked up on-site at Organics Recycling Conference registration. The registration desk is in the Ballroom Foyer of the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Hotel.

Who attends the show?

At the ORC, industry leaders, innovators and decision-makers come together to discover new and innovative methods for diverting more organic waste from landfills, determine which streams are the easiest and hardest to access and identify ways to take this material to its highest and best use.

Is there a dress code?

Business casual attire is appropriate for the event. We recommend you carry a light jacket or sweater for the air-conditioned meeting space.

How do I get a media pass to the event?

To apply for a media pass for Organics Recycling Conference, please email us at conference@gie.net.

Who is the organizer of the show?

About Waste Today Media Group
The Organics Recycling Conference is hosted by Waste Today Magazine, a publication of the Recycling Today Media Group. Visit the website at www.WasteTodayMagazine.com. The Recycling Today Media Group is a division of GIE Media, a Cleveland, Ohio-based business-to-business producer of magazines, conferences, websites and directories.

How do I register for the show?

To register for the conference, click here. If you have any questions while you register, please contact us at conference@gie.net.

What is the cost to attend the show?

For complete pricing click here.

What meal functions are included with registration?

Receptions on Day 1 and Day 2, continental breakfast on Day 2, lunch on Day 2, along with all networking breaks are included with registration.

Are there any pricing discounts available?

Yes, we are offering registration discounts to anyone that registers in a group of 3 or more as well as our early registration pricing discounts that can be seen on our pricing page here.

Is there a group discount?

Yes, we are offering registration discounts to anyone who registers in a group of 3 or more as well as our early registration pricing discounts that can be seen on our pricing page here.

Is there a pricing difference depending on when I register?

Yes, registrations are subject to discounted early pricing. To view our discounts and deadlines, please click here.

Do you accept on-site registrations?

Yes. On-site registrations are accepted on a space available basis.

What forms of payment do you accept for the conference fee?

GIE Media accepts VISA, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards. Checks, wire transfers and money orders (made payable to GIE Media, Inc.) are also accepted but must be sent prior to the start of the conference. For information on where to send checks and wire transfers, please email us at conference@gie.net. Please do not send cash with mail-in registrations, cash will only be accepted on-site for registration payment. Checks must be drawn in U.S. dollars and from a U.S. bank.

Does the registration fee include travel/hotel costs for the conference?

All travel costs including air and hotel accommodations are the responsibility of the attendee. Organics Recycling Conference has secured a block of rooms at the conference rate at the host hotel. Rooms in the conference room block are reserved for conference attendees. Detailed hotel information including a link and instructions to book your reservation at the host hotel are included in the registration confirmation.

How will I know that my registration has been received?

After completing registration, you will be routed to a confirmation page that will allow you to add the event to your calendar, print a receipt, and edit your registration, as well as view a map and directions. In addition, you will receive a confirmation email with your registration information.

What do I do if I have registered but haven't received my confirmation email?

First, please ensure that the email conference@gie.net is whitelisted in your email server. The registration confirmation will be coming from Show Management from conference@gie.net and will be titled "Registration Confirmed - Organics Recycling Conference". Additionally, please keep an eye on your spam/junk folder in the event that the confirmation email was caught in your spam filter by mistake. If you still have not received it, please email us at conference@gie.net and we will re-send your confirmation email.

My registration timed out; do I have to re-enter all my information?

The system will save all the information you have previously entered, you will just need to log back into the registration system to complete your registration. To log into the system, click here and enter your First/Last Name and Email address and it will autofill the rest of the information that you previously entered.

What is the cancellation policy?

All cancellations must be made in writing and e-mailed to conference@gie.net. Voicemails will not be accepted. A full refund minus a 10% administrative fee will be issued if the cancellation is received by May 8, 2026. No refunds will be issued after May 8, 2026, or for no-shows. If you cancel your conference registration, your hotel room will no longer qualify for the group rate and may also be cancelled if booked at the host hotel. Organics Recycling Conference reserves the right to cancel a program due to insufficient registration or instructor emergency. A full refund of registration fees will be issued only if this occurs. Attendees can notify conference management at any time that another individual will attend the conference in his or her place.

If I can’t attend, can I transfer my registration to someone else?

Attendees can notify the show at any time that another individual will attend the conference in their place.

What is the refund policy?

A full refund minus a 10% administrative fee will be issued if the cancellation is received by May 8, 2026. No refunds will be issued after May 8, 2026, or for no-shows. Organics Recycling Conference reserves the right to cancel a program due to insufficient registration or instructor emergency. Organics Recycling Conference also reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event. A full refund of registration fees will be issued only if this occurs.

Is there a discounted room rate available at the host hotel?

Yes, a discounted room rate of $289.00 per night plus tax at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Hotel. Information on the discounted group room block can be found here.

How do I make reservations at the host hotel?

A block of discounted rooms is available at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Hotel to event attendees at a special group rate of $289.00 per night plus tax for a single/double occupancy until May 18, 2026, or until the room block is full.

Click here for more information on how to reserve your room at the host hotel.

How do I cancel my hotel reservation?

To cancel your hotel reservation, call 1-888-236-2427 and request to cancel your hotel reservation. Any guaranteed reservation not cancelled 24 hrs. prior to the arrival date will be subject to a one night room and tax cancellation fee.

Is there an airport shuttle to the host hotel?

No, there is not a designated shuttle to and from the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Hotel for Organics Recycling Conference. For information on transportation to and from the host hotel, please click here.

Where can I find information about things to do in Nashville?

You can find a list of Nashville attractions by going to the hotel website or clicking here.

Where can I view the educational sessions for Organics Recycling Conference?

Click here to view the schedule of events for the Organics Recycling Conference.

Who are the other presenters/speakers at the show?

The presenters represent a diverse cross section of professionals, including top management from leading organizations in North America. Click here to view our full speaker lineup.

Will speaker presentations be available after the event?

Presentations that we have been given permission to release will be available post-conference through a PDF file. These presentations will be sent out to registered conference attendees in a link 5 to 10 business days following the last day of the conference.

Are the sessions being recorded?

The educational sessions for the Organics Recycling Conference are not being recorded.