SAVE-THE-DATE

Be part of something that makes a difference.

NYSAR³’s 37^th Annual Conference & Trade Show is New York’s leading gathering

for sustainability and recycling professionals—and it’s the perfect place

for you to connect, contribute, and stand out.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE: 

We are thrilled to invite you to our 37^th NYSAR³ Annual Conference and Trade Show.  A three-day Hybrid event dedicated to advancing the principles of Reduction, Reuse, and Recycle in the context of sustainable materials management. This dynamic conference brings together a diverse group of professionals, educators, and experts from various fields to share their knowledge and insights on creating a more sustainable future for municipalities, states, and industries across the globe.  

Can't come in person, join us virtually!  Virtual attendance is your best bet to reduce your carbon footprint.  We would love to see you in-person, but we want to save our footprint too!   

The Trade Show at the Annual Conference showcases a dynamic range of industries driving the future of sustainable materials management. With leading companies presenting cutting-edge products and services, this is your chance to explore the latest innovations. The experts behind these solutions are passionate, forward-thinking, and dedicated to advancing the technologies and practices that will shape a more sustainable world for generations to come.

Call for Abstracts is now OPEN through May 25, 2026

Submit an Abstract

Come Exhibit or Sponsor this year's event! 

View our 2026 Brochure

Registration 

• Registration will open in July, 2026!  

• Volunteer at the conference to receive reduced ticket rates.  Contact NYSAR³  no later than August 2026 with your availability and interest! 

• Student Scholarships (2) available - details posted to website as we near the date! 

• Members receive discounted ticket rates and don't pay associated processing fees 

Hotel Accommodations 

The conference will be held at the beautiful and historic Otesaga, 60 Lake Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326 so there is no need to travel further to experience all the sessions and events planned. 

Room block information forthcoming as we near the date.  

ALTERNATE HOTELS

Area hotels that are within a 5 minute drive to The Otesaga (unless otherwise noted).

• The Inn at Cooperstown, 16 Chestnut St, Cooperstown, NY 13326
  • Reservations:  (607) 547-5756
• The Railroad Inn, 28 Railroad Ave, Cooperstown, NY 13326
  • Reservations:  (607) 547-7111
• Lake Front Hotel - Cooperstown, 10 Fair St, Cooperstown, NY 13326
  • Reservations:  (607) 547-9511
• Landmark Inn Cooperstown, 64 Chestnut St, Cooperstown, NY 13326
  • Reservations:  (607) 547-7225
• Barnwell Inn, 48 Susquehanna Ave, Cooperstown, NY 13326
  • Reservations:  (607) 547-1850
• The Best Western Inn & Suites, 10 minute drive to The Otesaga, 50 Commons Dr, Cooperstown, NY 13326-9516
  • Reservations:  (607) 547-7100

Transportation 

RIDE-SHARING

Looking for a rideshare option to and from Cooperstown for the conference? Have an extra seat in your car? We were pleased to offer attendees the opportunity to coordinate ride-sharing on the Whova App found under the COMMUNITY BOARD.  Look for this after you register, download the App and login.  Rideshares lower our carbon footprint and expand access to the event, and maybe you will make a new friend!

BY PLANE

Flights are available to the following large airports:

• Albany International Airport in Albany, N.Y.
  • RIDE-SHARING: Lyft and Uber services are available at Albany International Airport. These services are accessed by using the Lyft or Uber apps on cell phones.  Lyft and Uber drivers are stationed near the terminal and once dispatched, can arrive in 3-5 minutes.
• Syracuse Hancock International Airport in Syracuse, N.Y.
  • RIDE-SHARING from airport
• Greater Binghamton Airport in Binghamton, N.Y.

BY TRAIN

Take the train to one of the two nearest Amtrak stations: 1 (800) 872-7245 

• Albany-Rensselaer NY Amtrak Station is located 1 hour, 30 minute's drive to Cooperstown.    Visit: www.amtrak.com/stations/alb
• Utica Station is located 1-hour's drive to Cooperstown. Visit: www.amtrak.com/stations/uca
• Amtrak Trip Planning Map is a great tool to check out!

BY BUS

• Trailways offers service to Cooperstown and nearby Oneonta (located 33-minutes south of Cooperstown).  Call 800-858-8555.
• Oneonta Public Transit (OPT) provides service to Cooperstown. Call (607) 432-7100 for details.
• The Otsego Express provides service to Cooperstown.  For questions about routes, route deviation, and other needs, please call  800-388-9853.

BY AUTOMOBILE

• From the west (Syracuse): I-90 Thruway Exit 30 at Herkimer (Rt. 28).
• From the east (Albany): I-90 Thruway Exit 29 at Canajoharie (Rts. 10, 20, and 80) or I-90 Thruway Exit 25A and take I-88 to Duanesburg (5 miles), then Rt. 20 west to Rt. 80 south.
• From the south: I-88 & Rt. 28 (Binghamton/Oneonta/Cooperstown).
• From the North: Routes 28, 80 South and County Route 31 South.

Low-waste Event

We are pleased to make our events as low-waste as possible. 

• Single-stream recycling bins
• Reused posters
• Printed minimal posters, most on paper with recycled content when available
• Reduced use of glossy paper
• Food composting bins
• Eco-conscious promo items
• No plastic silverware
• No plastic cups
• Integration of the Whova App to enhance communications to all attendees.  A limited amount of paper agendas and those in large-print are available at the Registration Table.  
• Reusable name badges (returned at the end of the conference)

Attendee participation to a Low-Waste Event: 

• Bringing your own water bottle or coffee mug for fill-up
• Use the zero-waste stations provided complimentary by the DEC at the event
• Downloading the Whova (pronounced Whoo-va) App to eliminate the use of agendas and to engage others at the conference.  
• Bringing your own carrying tote or bag to pickup promo items in the Exhibitor Hall.
• Bringing your own washable cloth napkins to quickly wipe up spills, dry out your coffee mug to put back in your bag, or use when you go to dinner instead of paper napkins.  Concerned you'll forget them?  Pack some in your car, purse or reusable bag. 
• When dining out, order a smaller meal/portions to reduce food waste, or bring your own reusable take-home container to the restaurant.  Ask if the restaurant is opposed to sharing meals.   
• Taking pics with your phone of displays, business cards, brochures, and more.  Or, scan QR Codes where available.  
• Bring your own creative ideas for reduction, reuse or recycling

Anticipating another extraordinary event in 2026!