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2019 Conference Agenda

NOTE: AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Looking more details on sessions? Check out the SESSION DESCRIPTIONS or click on a session below.

Want to learn more about speakers and moderators? Check out the BIOS.

Wednesday, June 19

8:30am Registration Opens Convention Center Lobby
10:00am—1:00pm Tours Convention Center Lobby
11:00am—12:30pm Speed Networking (pre-registration requested) Room C
12:30pm Exhibit Hall and Silent Auction Open Exhibit Hall
1:30pm—3:00pm Welcome and Keynote: The Story of Plastic presented by Megan Ponder Room ABJ
3:00pm—3:30pm Break Exhibit Hall
3:30pm—5:00pm Concurrent Sessions  
  1. More Perspectives on Single-Use Plastics Room ABJ
  2. Building for Success: Using Code to Improve Multifamily Recycling Room D
  3. Food Waste Prevention — Local Success Stories Room C
5:00pm—7:00pm Welcome Reception Exhibit Hall
7:00pm—10:00pm Networking at Sun Mountain Fun Center 300 NE Bend River Mall Dr, Bend, OR 97701

Thursday, June 20

7:00am Registration Opens Convention Center Lobby
8:00am—9:00am Breakfast and Table Topics Exhibit Hall
9:00am—10:30am Concurrent Sessions  
  4. Bridging Generational Differences Room C
  5. Attention to Differences in Planning: 2030 Metro Regional Waste Plan Room D
  6. Kicking Contamination to the Curb Room ABJ
10:30am—11:00am Break Exhibit Hall
11:00am—12:30pm Plenary: Deciding to Diversify Your Workforce Room ABJ
12:30pm—1:45pm AOR Annual Meeting and Board Elections Luncheon Exhibit Hall
2:00pm—3:00pm AOR Year In Review - AOR Board Panel Room ABJ
3:00pm - 3:30pm Break Exhibit Hall
3:30pm—5:00pm Concurrent Sessions  
  7. Legislative Update Room ABJ
  8. Food Waste Stops with Me Campaign — The Power of Partnerships Room D
  9. Reuse Lightning Round Room C
5:30pm—6:30pm Networking Cocktail Hour Convention Center Lobby
6:30pm Silent Auction Closes Exhibit Hall
6:30pm—8:00pm Networking Dinner and Election Results Room GHI
8:30pm Silent Auction Pickup Lobby
8:30pm Entertainment/Games TBD

Friday, June 21

7:30am Registration Convention Center Lobby
8:30am—10:00am Recycler of the Year Breakfast  Room GHI
10:15am—11:45am Concurrent Sessions  
  10. Markets Panel Room ABJ
  11. Turning Education into Community Action: Inspiring Behavior Change through Interactive Programs  Room D
11:45am—12:00pm Snack Bag Pick-Up Convention Center Lobby

Thank You to Our Sustainable Oregon 2025 Sponsors

Title Sponsor

Waste Connections

Scholarship Sponsor

Metro