CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

is now CLOSED

Abstract submissions re-open July, 2026

What is your idea for a great session at the conference?

All session formats are accepted, including panels, round tables, training or break-out sessions, and workshops!  Show us your creativity!  Topics can range from Reduction, Reuse, Recycling, Sustainable Materials Management, Organics Recycling, End Markets, New Technologies, State or Federal Policies, or more. Sessions that reflect a collaboration in SMM will be given special preference.

 

Interested?  Here's a few guidelines to keep in mind and how you can submit an Abstract: 

  • Session should be between 1-1.5 hours in length
  • Each submission should include:
    • Session Title
    • Description of your idea
    • The Moderator name, title, affiliation
    • Speaker's name, title, affiliation and bio
    • In-person speakers only
    • Submissions will be accepted until May 23rd

 

How it Works: 

  • Abstracts will be reviewed by a NYSAR3 committee
  • Selected and unselected submissions will be advised
  • Selected abstracts will remain in continuous communication with the Conference Planning Committee to unite your presentation into the conference agenda 
  • Logistics will be reviewed
  • Presentations (preferably Powerpoint) will be requested well in advance of the conference to allow organizers time to put it altogether.  We ask that you please be considerate of this time-frame and plan accordingly.  
  • Speakers will receive a link provided to them by the Moderator for a one-day discounted rate for the day of their session.  Hotel and travel are not reimbursed.  We invite all Speakers to join us for additional days through the registration links provided on our conference web page.
  • We will be using the award-winning conference platform, WHOVA to help attendees stay on track  
  • If needed, please see our Conference webpage for making your hotel arrangements

 

What’s Next?

Participate in the conference by submitting a completed abstract.  Wait for our abstract submission period to open in June/July 2026.  

We’re excited to see the innovative projects you’ve been working on and are grateful for the chance to showcase them to professionals both in New York and beyond!