RWM: Resource & Waste Management Expo 2026: agenda and talks
73 sessions across 5 theatres. Times and access details as published by the organiser — always check the official programme on the day.
Wednesday 16 September 2026
- 10:00–10:30The AI-Powered Fleet: Transforming Driver Safety and Incident PreventionRWM Collections & Transport Theatre sponsored by SamsaraIncluded
Jim Hill, Samsara
- 10:45–11:30Digital Waste Tracking: What You Need to KnowRWM Collections & Transport Theatre sponsored by SamsaraIncluded
Jake Kingsley, Operational Readiness Lead, DEFRA · Steve Brown, Founder & CEO, Wastrio · Stuart Hayward-Higham, Chief Technical Development & Innovation Officer, SUEZ · Triinu La Caille, Head of Sustainability & Compliance, Mitie Waste & Environmental
- 11:45–12:15AI-Powered Automation for Agile Logistics in Waste & RecyclingRWM Collections & Transport Theatre sponsored by SamsaraIncluded
Matt Brookes, AMCS Group
- 12:30–13:15The Big 5 in CollectionsRWM Collections & Transport Theatre sponsored by SamsaraIncluded
Brian Ashby, Head of Municipal Collections and Streetscene, FCC · Jacob Hayler, Environmental Services Association · John Wrigley, UK Managing Director Muncipal Services, SUEZ · Steve Cole, Managing Director, Biffa · Stuart Allen, Director of Business Development Municipal and Treatment, Veolia
- 14:00–14:45Food Waste at Kerbside: Improving Capture and CollectionRWM Collections & Transport Theatre sponsored by SamsaraIncluded
Alison Wainwright, Sustainable Environment Officer - Collections and Resources, Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council · Chantel Humphreys, Waste Strategy Manager, Flintshire County Council · Sue Horrobin, WRAP · Surabhin Chackiath, Technical Director, WSP
- 15:00–15:30From Detection to Intelligence: How AI and Analytics is Creating Smarter, Safer WorksitesRWM Collections & Transport Theatre sponsored by SamsaraIncluded
- 15:45–16:15Interventions to Prevent Battery-Related Fires Across the Waste SectorRWM Collections & Transport Theatre sponsored by SamsaraIncluded
Nicola Percival, Heredfordshire County Council · Patrick Brighty, Head of Recycling Policy, ESA · Sam Pople, SLR
Thursday 17 September 2026
- 10:00–10:30Driver Safety and Welfare with CameraMaticsRWM Collections & Transport Theatre sponsored by SamsaraIncluded
- 10:45–11:30Simpler Recycling for Households: Six Months of Change, Challenges and Early LessonsRWM Collections & Transport Theatre sponsored by SamsaraIncluded
Charlotte Paine, Head of Operations, Braintree District Council · Dan Roberts, Waste and Recycling Specialist, WRAP · John Wilkinson, Chief Development Officer, SUEZ · Patrick Brighty, Head of Recycling Policy, ESA · Steve Cole, Managing Director, Biffa
- 11:45–12:30Plastics at Kerbside: Improving Collection, Quality and Circular OutcomesRWM Collections & Transport Theatre sponsored by SamsaraIncluded
Louise Overington, Service Development & Support Manager, North Hertfordshire & East Hertfordshire Councils · Richard Coole, Recycling and Collections Advisor, WRAP Cymru · Steve Morgan, RECOUP
- 13:15–14:00The Future of Trucks: Innovation, Industry and the Road AheadRWM Collections & Transport Theatre sponsored by SamsaraIncluded
Steve Powell, IVECO UK
- 14:15–15:00Waste in Practice: Best Practice from Waste ProducerRWM Collections & Transport Theatre sponsored by SamsaraIncluded
Emma How, Specialist - Waste & Recycling, Policy & Insights Team, WRAP · Steve Cartmell, NEC
- 15:15–15:45Bin and Lift Health & Safety: Reducing Risk in Waste OperationsRWM Collections & Transport Theatre sponsored by SamsaraIncluded
Sally Gilson, Policy Manager - Skills, RHA