National Zero Waste Conference 2026

The National Zero Waste Conference is the annual two-day virtual educational and networking event produced by Zero Waste USA with support from our partner organizations.

Visit zwconference.org for additional information.

Zero Waste Businesses and Institutions is the focus on Day 1.

Zero Waste Communities is the focus on Day 2.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm PT

Thursday, October 22, 2026, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm PT

Ticket Types:

• Early Bird (both days) $150 through July 31, 2026

• General Admission (both days) $200.00

• Affiliates (both days) $100.00

• Student (both days) $50.00

• Day 1 only $100.00

• Day 2 only $100.00

• Group* 

• Media* 

• Speaker*

• Volunteer*

*Contact us at zwconference@zerowasteusa.org for group, media, speaker, and volunteer access codes.

Your registration includes full conference access, an attendee list, and session recordings.

National Zero Waste Conference 2026 partners are TRUE, GreenEducation.US, the Zero Waste International Alliance, Race to Zero Waste, and Zero Waste San Diego. 

Thank you to our Partners, Sponsors, and Collaboration Organizations.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or collaborating organization, email zwconference@zerowasteusa.org.

Contact us if you need assistance attending the event. No one is turned away for lack of funds.

Email zwconference@zerowasteusa.org with questions.  

Registering for this conference allows you to join Zero Waste USA's newsletter and outreach system. You can always unsubscribe. 

Some people have received emails offering to sell a list of our 2026 conference attendees. These messages are not from us. We never sell attendee or sponsor information, and our opt-out attendee directory is for registered participants' networking only and may not be sold, leased, or distributed. If you get one of these emails, please don't reply. Just forward it to zwconference@zerowasteusa.org so we can report it.