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Illinois Circularity Conference

Advancing Sustainable Materials Management in Illinois

August 19–20, 2026 EVEN Hotel & Tinley Park Convention Center • Tinley Park, Illinois

Call for Abstracts

We are inviting proposals for the 2026 Illinois Circularity Conference. Share practical case studies, innovative programs, policy updates, and solutions that help advance circularity, recycling, and sustainable materials management in Illinois.

Submit an abstract

We welcome submissions from local governments, industry, nonprofits, haulers, processors, stewardship and producer programs, and innovators across the materials management ecosystem.

  • Formats may include panels, case studies, technical talks, or lightning presentations.
  • Keep content actionable, Illinois-relevant, and useful for practitioners.
  • Selected speakers will receive conference instructions and audiovisual details closer to the event.

Venue

Join us at the EVEN Hotel & Tinley Park Convention Center in Tinley Park, Illinois.

EVEN Hotel & Tinley Park Convention Center

Address:
18451 Convention Center Drive
Tinley Park, IL 60477

Parking Onsite Convenient Access

Parking information: Onsite parking is available at/near the convention center and hotel. Follow posted venue signage upon arrival. If you need accessible parking, use designated ADA spaces closest to entrances.

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Illinois Circularity Conference

October 14–15, 2025
Embassy Suites • East Peoria, Illinois

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